HID High Beam Upgrade

**LandyAndy** · 2nd September 2014, 08:42 PM

I wonder why the need to spend money upgrading headlights instead of driving lights.
I understand in Garrys case as there isnt a bullbar for a RRS.
I like my headlights(xenon upgrades),yet they do not provide much depth on high beam.
I cant buy a bullbar yet as they are not available for the MY14.I feel money better spent on good quality spotlights to see beyond the excellent factory high beam.
Coming from a country resident.My D2 setup,all hallogen 4x130 spoties and 100/130w headlights do out perform the D4,a set of decent spotties will kill the D2 setup

Hurry up ARB.
Andrew

**Redback** · 3rd September 2014, 01:44 PM

My headlight are Bi-Xenon, HID low and Halogen high beam, I just stuck my HID spotties from the D2 on the D4.

Besides, HID highbeam sucks, you're better off going for a higher wattage halogen globe IMHO, easier and cheaper too

If the reflectors in the D3/D4 halogen lights are not the same as the HID reflectors, then HID highbeam globes in the halogen reflector is a waste of time, the beam refects too high.

Baz.

**101RRS** · 3rd September 2014, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

If the reflectors in the D3/D4 halogen lights are not the same as the HID reflectors, then HID highbeam globes in the halogen reflector is a waste of time, the beam refects too high.

Baz.

HIDs in the halogen projector work just fine - same light pattern as the Halogens.

Garry

**LandyAndy** · 3rd September 2014, 07:25 PM

My Highbeam on the D4 is EXCELLENT,it just lacks the depth only a good spotlight can give.
As I say,hurry up ARB getting some interest in my D2

Andrew

**Redback** · 4th September 2014, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

My Highbeam on the D4 is EXCELLENT,it just lacks the depth only a good spotlight can give.
As I say,hurry up ARB getting some interest in my D2

Andrew

Mine too, I use the spotties when I need extra distance, 80% of the time I just use highbeam.

Baz.

**LandyAndy** · 4th September 2014, 08:36 PM

Anybody know the colour/temp rating of the xenon hi beam???? Would be handy to know when buying spotties to match.
Andrew

**Graeme** · 4th September 2014, 09:51 PM

4300K

**BJM** · 7th September 2014, 05:29 PM

Double post

**BJM** · 7th September 2014, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

Besides, HID highbeam sucks, you're better off going for a higher wattage halogen globe IMHO, easier and cheaper too

Baz.

It seems they have changed the headlights for the MY14 Disco. I have a T20 Wedge for DRL and HIR2 for low and high beam.

Does anyone know if there is a higher wattage version of the HIR2 available?
I have looked on the candlepower forums and they suggest the are some bulbs that will fit in the same place but despite being slightly higher wattage actaully produce less lumens.

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has found HIR2's in their headlights.

I'd also be keen to find out if anyone has found a replacement T20 5/21w that colour match the HIR2.

**Redback** · 8th September 2014, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by BJM

It seems they have changed the headlights for the MY14 Disco. I have a T20 Wedge for DRL and HIR2 for low and high beam.

Does anyone know if there is a higher wattage version of the HIR2 available?
I have looked on the candlepower forums and they suggest the are some bulbs that will fit in the same place but despite being slightly higher wattage actaully produce less lumens.

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has found HIR2's in their headlights.

I'd also be keen to find out if anyone has found a replacement T20 5/21w that colour match the HIR2.

Scroll down to the bottom
Land Rover replacement bulb guide

Baz.

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