Headlight upgrade

[Jawa1975]

Hi All,

Looking for advise/ recommendations to upgrade my head lights on my 2010 Defender? I am struggling to see at night - not sure if it’s my ageing eyesight [emoji3].

I have read some of the previous posts, but these are somewhat dated and I am not sure where technology is at now.

Was thinking of Led lights. Also noting previous posts mention upgrading the wiring (traxide)to improve lighting. Is this recommended for led upgrades?

Would appreciate recommendations.

Thanks
JA

[Tombie]

Not required on the LED upgrades for light output.
Having said that, adding the Traxide loom does remove any load off the switch/stalk so will add some longevity.

Although, the led draw is significantly less than the factory bulbs.

[Jawa1975]

Any recommendations on brands of LEDs?

I have been looking at the Stedi lights.

JA

[DazzaTD5]

LED globe replacement, I have been fitting JW Speaker (brand) to customers Defenders for years, its a nice clean light without being over the top.

and before people have a cry, yes they are not ADR compliant.

[Tombie]

LED globe replacement, I have been fitting JW Speaker (brand) to customers Defenders for years, its a nice clean light without being over the top.

and before people have a cry, yes they are not ADR compliant.

JW are compliant as they were a standard fitment in Defenders at one point

[Tombie]

Stedi just released a more conventional looking unit too...

STEDI 7 Inch Homage LED Headlight | Pair (https://www.stedi.com.au/stedi-7-inch-homage-led-headlight-pair.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7oyNBhDiARIsADtGRZZjnH48sv 65NfY-hlcnDmqwIlQr_89pJhioT5re7OuexC4gRo5OR7YaAtT1EALw_w cB)

[alittlebitconcerned]

Hi Jawa.

If you goto eBay and search for Ultrflex Defender LED you will see the ones I bought for my Puma years ago. They have a very even spread and never had an issue. Not sure if they’re better or worse than what’s been recommended but for $200 I think they’re a steal. A local to me bought them on my recommendation and he’s equally impressed. The Stedi’s look pretty cool though.

[Tombie]

Hi Jawa.

If you goto eBay and search for Ultrflex Defender LED you will see the ones I bought for my Puma years ago. They have a very even spread and never had an issue. Not sure if they’re better or worse than what’s been recommended but for $200 I think they’re a steal. A local to me bought them on my recommendation and he’s equally impressed. The Stedi’s look pretty cool though.

You can get the same lights from eBay for sub $130 a pair if so inclined.

[windsock]

Hi All,

Looking for advise/ recommendations to upgrade my head lights on my 2010 Defender? I am struggling to see at night - not sure if it’s my ageing eyesight [emoji3].

I have read some of the previous posts, but these are somewhat dated and I am not sure where technology is at now.

Was thinking of Led lights. Also noting previous posts mention upgrading the wiring (traxide)to improve lighting. Is this recommended for led upgrades?

Would appreciate recommendations.

Thanks
JA

Having recently had my cataracts taken out, my recommendation, if "not sure if it’s my ageing eyesight" was in any way a serious comment, get your eyes checked. I fitted better headlights in the early stages of cataract formation and while it improved how far I could see, what I was seeing was still impaired, I could just see more of it... [bighmmm]

[carpdvl]

Another vote for the homage stedis - seen some on a cruiser and they look good compared to the cheaper led looking ones and legal like jw speaker but half the price

[Gav 110]

Has anyone tried Petersons LED 7 inch inserts?
A few of the drivers at one of my customers doing interstate have them in their trucks
Made in the US of A and lifetime warranty

The price goes with the warranty, even through my Baxter’s Trade account they are up there[emoji848](price on link a LOT higher than my price)

Peterson LED Headlight Insert 7" 9 - 32V High/Low Beam c/w Park Beam ADR/ECE Approved (https://www.baxters.com.au/peterson-led-headlight-insert-7-9-32v-high-low-beam-c-w-park-beam-adr-ece-approved.html)

Stedi lights seam to have better output when you compare the specs, it’s good to compare in real life rather than on paper sometimes [emoji1531][emoji1531]

[Baytown]

Love my J.w.Speakers J3 that I’ve just fitted.
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[karlz]

Wonder why ppl are going for LED;s

+ LED's are bright, other cars see you better
+ LED's use less watts
? LED's last longer - not from my experience (from motorbike)
- LED's cost more
- Driving vision worse (cant see animals as easy, sign flash back, rain is awful)

Note: I have FYRLT driving lights, ECO halogen bulbs in the main lights and Wipro Led blinkers, taillights, park etc... (with a Traxide relay upgrade)

[Baytown]

Modern technology.
I far prefer them over other light sources and love the integration of DRL and indicators.
‘I’ve absolutly no issues with the light quality from my J.W .Speakers. If you buy high quality product, you’ll get the best the LED can produce.👍
‘Yep, seriously expensive at $2500 but that’s life.


Wonder why ppl are going for LED;s

+ LED's are bright, other cars see you better
+ LED's use less watts
? LED's last longer - not from my experience (from motorbike)
- LED's cost more
- Driving vision worse (cant see animals as easy, sign flash back, rain is awful)

Note: I have FYRLT driving lights, ECO halogen bulbs in the main lights and Wipro Led blinkers, taillights, park etc... (with a Traxide relay upgrade)

[Tombie]

I will agree, in the urban areas LED works great.
Once out in the bush, especially at speed, where fauna is about, the higher CRI of a decent xenon driving light is far superior.

Led - no matter who makes them, cannot match the CRI and mask colour rendering.

[Baytown]

Yep, I certainly won’t argue there, especially when driving and road signs are around, the reflection from LED driving lights can be stupid bright, unless a yellow filter is used.

‘I just tend to go with the latest tech and preferred to move away from globes and higher current draw (even though I’d updated my main and secondary looms and batteries. I’ve still the same factory alternator though (I think, I need to check on that, I’ve swapped so much out I can’t remember if I did it with the engine swap!).

Perhaps I’ll have some Fyrlt Halogen fitted in the future as I fine tune my driving lights now my roof rack is removed. They do get a very good rating above everyone else product.👍


I will agree, in the urban areas LED works great.
Once out in the bush, especially at speed, where fauna is about, the higher CRI of a decent xenon driving light is far superior.

Led - no matter who makes them, cannot match the CRI and mask colour rendering.

[Mudnut]

I have a pair of Stedi 7" sealed beam LED's Very impressed with the light output. Easy install. Also ADR approved, so no worries with compliance.

[Graekynn]

Has anyone installed the Stedi Homage lights on a puma with adjustable headlights? Are the mounting points the same as the old fixed beams and does it allow you to retain the beam height adjustment?

[Tombie]

Has anyone installed the Stedi Homage lights on a puma with adjustable headlights? Are the mounting points the same as the old fixed beams and does it allow you to retain the beam height adjustment?

All the same. Everything works.