Thread: D2 Headlight Bulb Test Blog

The headlights are designed for the halogen globes - not for HID or LED. On the Defender the LED conversion works well because the whole headlight assembly is replaced with a unit designed for the LED lighting type. HID works well for the user because they are very bright, but the spread in a halogen designed housing is awful for anyone else. I'm still amazed at how many people think that it's just a matter of changing globe type and that the actual headlight hasn't been carefully designed for the original lighting type.

On a side note, with my D2a I have had excellent results with Narva's Performance range of globes - I think I have the Plus 120's in high beam and a Plus something else with a blue tinge in Low Beam and the lighting is excellent.

I agree Scott....I also fitted improved globes....I think they were Phillips 100+ or something. I just need to upgrade the wiring and I'm done.

I have 130/90s in mine with my old IPF loom that must be 20 years old.
Works well.
In any case you cannot fit current LEDs with fans that I know of as there is not enough room on the RH side between the back of the headlight and the battery box. HID would be OK BUT.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I have 130/90s in mine with my old IPF loom that must be 20 years old.

Regards Philip A

I have been told they are illegal in NSW and QLD.
I did try them here in Vic, I found they blew too often from overheating and removed them after a cop wasn't happy.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

I have been told they are illegal in NSW and QLD.

They should be illegal in most states as the wattage is too high.

I know,but with the correct alignment they don't bother anyone, and the chances of being pulled up by a cop are near zero IMHO . Better for 65 year old eyes as night receptors are lost progressively.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I know,but with the correct alignment they don't bother anyone, and the chances of being pulled up by a cop are near zero IMHO . Better for 65 year old eyes as night receptors are lost progressively.
Regards Philip A

Phillip got to agree about the eyes, I used to do a lot of night driving, now even with driving lights on there still is not enough light, yes the eyes are no longer new.
Cheers, Mario

You were told it would send you blind

Time to ease up a little