Kinda dumb question, but i'm way behind the times on lighting tech.
Came up tonight, moons ago I fitted HID lamps to my D2. Haven't used them for more than 4 years, and now I see they are really quite hopeless, but look good to others...(?) I also fitted LEDs to the D1, and the Ford...ditto.
I fitted expensive globes to the ford previously and they lasted less than 6 weeks. Possibly they got too hot in the enclosures, i don't know.
There are some lighting gurus here. What recommendations do you have?
Last edited by V8Ian; 5th March 2021 at 07:05 PM.
JayTee
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2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
Over the years I've chewed through a lot of H4's and I've kinda settled on Phillips. They seem to give me the best consistency and life.
If you're sticking with conventional globes here's another vote for Phillips.
The next choice is where to buy them from. I've found an auto electrical supplier locally who is way cheaper than most auto shops.
Purchased 2off H7 globes yesterday for $20 (cash, no receipt). Just looked on Supercrap and they seem to more than double what I paid !
Colin
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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.
Had HID's for a few years while doing country runs at night. They were fine till one globe blew.
Went back to H4's, maybe Philips, which have been fine.
The most important thing was fitting Wipac lens / reflectors at the same time. They made a big difference.
All operated through bigger wire and relays.
DL
LED's from eBay!
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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.
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