Lebro Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Pete & Martin. Bulbs posted. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 FWIW, my TR3a passed its MOT earlier today, complete with Bob's LED bulbs. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MJF Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Bob, The bulbs arrived this morning, Many thanks, Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Installed mine over the weekend. A big improvement! 'What's not to like?' Now for the front of the car... Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeteT Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hi All, Bob supplied me with bulbs for the rear tail/indicator and the centre brake/number plate. They work very well on my early long door car. Massive improvement. Indicator warning light now works perfectly and the relay is an exact replica of the original. I also followed Bobs lead and got some for the front which are white side/orange indicator. The front side lights have flat glass covers not beehive and as a result the light doesnt defuse much but are still much better than the old ones. Bobs a genius! Regards, Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 No, I'm not !! just a retired engineer with too much time on his hands Re above post, I did not supply the LED compatible flasher unit that came from Gil at "bettercarlighting" Pete, why not change your front lights to the beehive sort, much better visibility. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeteT Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi Bob, I might have to. I'm going to push it out tonight and see what there like in the dark. They are bright but the end of the bulb has a sort of lense on it and all I seem to get is that, not the diffused filling of the outer light lense. I just know when we set off this summer for Skye we will be stuck on the M6 in the dark and rain so I'm trying to make us as visible as I can. I've also ordered some Osram Nightbreakers bulbs to see if I can get the tripod headlights any better. I used to worry a lot about keeping it original but I've concluded that if we are going to tour safely and reliably, changes must be made. The car is an ex race car and came with a number of non standard bits which I've retained so I figure a few more improvements won't hurt. Regards, Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi Pete. Is this the sort you got: http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=352 if so, the beehive lenses offer a good improvement. Although you could fit beehive lenses direct to your lamp fitting, the bulb will be a long way back. Idealy you should change the whole fitting as well, this brings the bulb nearer to the front & so give better light out sideways. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 This is the sort of thing I bought for the TR3A. http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=585 I rang and spoke with Gil about the set up I was after and he solved by problem. The front is white DRL with clear beehive lens and 27H5545 bulb holder, The white bit goes out when the amber LED indicator flashes. Rear is again clear beehive lens using the amber LED flasher BUT I have wired the reverse lamps through the DRL bit - less clutter on the rear of the car. The DRL control units come from TomTop in China http://www.tomtop.com/led-lights-1378/p-k1449.html Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) There seems to two or three different types of these dual colour bulbs from bettercarlighting http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=585 http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=352 http://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=351 Petty sure I went for the middle one as above post for the front. If I had a 3A I would do the same on the rear as you - good idea. Bob. PS the "DRL controller" would consist of 2 X diodes ! Edited March 29, 2017 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have the middle one and my only criticism is that they are a very 'white' white and not warm white. If I were replacing them it would be with the warm white variety. Rgds Ian PS Because I am still using conventional bulbs in my rear indicators, the flasher unit still works, it doesn't even flash very quickly which I must admit is what I would have expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-eichert Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 First night ride with the LED- rear- lights: my friend driving behind me remarked: These are very bright... but he wasn't blind after that. But they are a massive improvement in brightness. Regards, Johannes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Unashamed BUMP I can still supply these +ve or -ve earth. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bonrej32 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 After reading this thread, I'm now decided to get LED bulbs for the rear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 PM me with address, & +ve or -ve earth info if you would like a pair of mine. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Renewed my TR insurance yesterday with Hagerty and surpise surprise, the fitting of LED rear lights caused no adverse comments. Indeed quite the opposite, as the cars visibility for other drivers has improved markedly the chance of a rear end shunt is much reduced and so is the insurers risk. Edited May 9, 2017 by Paul Down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/61784-led/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-eichert Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 In addition to post #42 und #62: 1) After a trip down to the Col de Turini the rest of our group did not complain about my break lights - but acknowledged that now my brakes can be seen in the sunlight. 2) My german TÜV (äquivalent to your MOT) accepted them as not being too bright.Instead he complained about cars end bikes with modified (blackend, matted, micro sized) lights that lack brightness to be seen in daily traffic. So again: Thanks for your "bright" idea ! Regards, Johannes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Glad to have been of service ! I will be taking a few of the bulbs to the IWE, both -ve & +ve earth, so if anyone else fancies a major rear lighting upgrade either PM me for my mobile No. or leave a note on my blue TR3 in the Thames Valley Group camping area. Also I can demonstrate my lights if required. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Glad to have been of service ! I will be taking a few of the bulbs to the IWE, both -ve & +ve earth, so if anyone else fancies a major rear lighting upgrade either PM me for my mobile No. or leave a note on my blue TR3 in the Thames Valley Group camping area. Also I can demonstrate my lights if required. Bob. Hi Bob,should have it in the Top Hall giving a few Demos,I'm sure the Register can squeeze you in somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Niall. a) Not sure if my car would fit in the hall After the damming article in TRaction, I'm not sure "The Register" would support such a demo. Demos will be on my car at the TVG camping area. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 A couple of sales at the IWE, Rob TR3 - you have a PM Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Are you now able to do the centre stop lamp LED for TR2/3? I would like 2 Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Hi Peter. I have made a few of these, they do take a lot longer, as the circuit board was not designed for this type, & I have to do quite a lot of hand mods, including adding white leds for the number plate illumination. Therefore I do have to charge more for these at present - £20 each I'm afraid. If you still want some then I will make two up. Need to know +ve or -ve earth. That will actually use up all the PCB's I had made (100) so I now have to decide whether there is enough demand left to have another batch made up. Decisions decisions ! Advantage of making some more is that I can incorporate some extra features to allow easier construction of these special versions i.e. the centre stop lamp, & the combined Stop / Tail / Flasher version for early sidescreens with only one brake light. These are the ones which work as Tail lights, & Flashers as per normal, but also come on with the centre brake light. If braking & flashing at the same time then the flashing side continues to flash, & the other side remains on as a brake light. The Lucas D10 relay as used on early 1960's cars does this, but involves much re-wiring, & expense ! Bob. Centre stop underneath Centre stop end Stop / Tail / Flash bulb Edited July 14, 2017 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Interesting! How is this on the car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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