Page 16 of 16 FirstFirst ... 6141516
Results 151 to 159 of 159

Thread: LED Replacement Defender headlights

  1. #151
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    5,134
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by BadCo. View Post
    You don't need LED Headlights to get good light output (I personally don't like the colour of LEDs, why hell you want to mimic daylight colour is beyond me), a traxide kit, Wipac Crystal Headlights and some good globes makes a world of difference.
    Thanks... I've ordered the Traxide kit. I've already got the good phillips bulbs in there.. so I'll report back as to how much difference an extra 2v makes at the bulb. Crossed fingers should be good.
     2005 Defender 110 

  2. #152
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Waitakere, New Zealand
    Posts
    1,270
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot View Post
    Thanks... I've ordered the Traxide kit. I've already got the good phillips bulbs in there.. so I'll report back as to how much difference an extra 2v makes at the bulb. Crossed fingers should be good.
    It's a combination of all three, if you have good lamps and good power but poo reflectors you are still going to get bad light spread.

    PM678 | Wipac Crystal Halogen Headlamp Conversion Kit (pair) - left hand dip (UK and Australia) - Paddock Spares

    If you are converting from sealed beam then you might need half bowls.

  3. #153
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Perth, WA
    Posts
    163
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Thumbs up

    FWIW, I installed a Defender Traxide headlight and driving light kit (had it left over from my previous 90) on a GQ Patrol with Narva reflectors + globes. The output difference and beam cutoff were significantly better. Well worth the upgrade and a great piece of kit.

    I'll be ordering another kit for my new 90 sometime soon.

  4. #154
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    5,134
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Oh My Deity Of Choice! Just finished the traxide update. Unbelievable. Can't wait to take the car out at night - but even in the day it's incredible!

    What a miracle an extra 2v at the front makes.
     2005 Defender 110 

  5. #155
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Bracken Ridge - Brisbane - QLD
    Posts
    14,276
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot View Post
    Oh My Deity Of Choice! Just finished the traxide update. Unbelievable. Can't wait to take the car out at night - but even in the day it's incredible!

    What a miracle an extra 2v at the front makes.
    It's nearly dark......

  6. #156
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Burpengary, QLD
    Posts
    651
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot View Post
    My biggest problem with the whole system... is my light bar is driven by a relay and is plenty bright. However when you have an oncoming car and you have to dip the beam it's like you are plunging down a mineshaft with a miners lamp. So I'm not chasing high beam.. more low beam.
    This is why I don't run any spotlights or light bars... if you're using them on the road, they're great while you're using them, but as soon as you have to dip you are worse off.

    And when there's nothing oncoming, or when you're off-road, a good set of bulbs and dedicated wiring to the lights is plenty bright enough.

  7. #157
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    5,134
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by TeamFA View Post
    This is why I don't run any spotlights or light bars... if you're using them on the road, they're great while you're using them, but as soon as you have to dip you are worse off.

    And when there's nothing oncoming, or when you're off-road, a good set of bulbs and dedicated wiring to the lights is plenty bright enough.
    I think the standard low beams are now adequate to fill the gap! Having said that.. I understand and appreciate your point.
     2005 Defender 110 

  8. #158
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    The Hills.
    Posts
    15,795
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by TeamFA View Post
    This is why I don't run any spotlights or light bars... if you're using them on the road, they're great while you're using them, but as soon as you have to dip you are worse off.
    I love this forum. We can all agree, or not. Having spent a good part of my 45 years with a Driver's Licence on the highways and bi-ways, I don't agree. I want the absolute best lights I can get for any situation. So, great high beams with switchable spotties. Switchable, because I won't always need them. Great low beams, something often overlooked, so that when I have to dip I can clearly pick up the roadside and delineators, so I don't run off. This is particularly important if the bloke coming the other way does not dip, something becoming increasingly more common. Great low beams so that I don't collide with a parked car or somesuch. Proper fog lights as well.

    Quote Originally Posted by TeamFA View Post
    And when there's nothing oncoming, or when you're off-road, a good set of bulbs and dedicated wiring to the lights is plenty bright enough.
    This is where I use my light bar. It's mounted high, so not legal to use on the road, where it's useless anyway, but up there it shows up troughs, ditches, washaways, low hanging branches, and also spreads so I can see alternative tracks or wheel marks. It gives no real depth of field though.

    There have been a few disagreements on this forum about LEDs. I an quite happy with my LED lights on my D1. It is never going to be a highway tourer, but in the high country it's lights [ LED headlights, LED spotties and LED lightbar on the roof rack] work just fine. The D2 has all incandescent, with IPA spotties (one throw, one spread) and Phillips 'hanged if I can remember right now' HP globes. The spotties give good warning of upcoming junctions, provided they are signed, they pick up animal eyes, and throw light beyond my brakes, which I need.
    ​JayTee

    Nullus Anxietus

    ​Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.

    2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
    1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
    1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
    OKApotamus #74
    Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.

  9. #159
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Bracken Ridge - Brisbane - QLD
    Posts
    14,276
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I agree with captain right foot and teamFA......

    I'm currently doing lots of return trips Brisbane to Miles and back

    I have been turning the FRYLYT's off at times as when the incoming traffic has powerful driving light we both drop early therefore driving on low beam for longer periods of time

    I did an experiment awhile ago......when the other car/truck dropped lights I only turned off driving light....leaving hi-beam on giving me better light, than as we get closer I drop the hi-beam....worked well and didn't bother the on-coming traffic except once when I forgot to drop high beam.

Page 16 of 16 FirstFirst ... 6141516

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!