tim hunt Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Completed my ninth Club Triumph Ten Countries Run last week. We finished as usual in the converted monastery Rolduc, just over the Dutch border from Aachen. After the Saturday finish spent three more days touring WWI battlefields/museums in Arras and Ypres areas. Menin Gate Last Post ceremony not to be missed, the three buglers, volunteers from the local fire brigade, sounded as one instrument - superb. Over 2,100 miles door to door in the week, didn't open tool kit once and achieved 33.2mpg overall including Gosssglockner, Gerlos, Sella and many other passes. My co-driver, who drives a sprint-engined TR7 when it is mobile, was pleased with the way my car went, handled and braked. I switched my LED headlight bulbs into a pair of Wipac right hand dip units, which I acquired for Continental motoring years ago, and not one driver flashed us during the whole trip. I switched the light units back to my UK Cibie (Valeo) ones and yesterday submitted the car for an MOT test receiving a clean bill of health with no advisories. No comment was made on the LED headlights or other bulbs. I once received an advisory that the front sidelights were a bit blue and used to just switch for incandescent filament bulbs for test but this time didn't bother. It is very noticeable how much the LED bulbs reduce current draw, really worthwhile on my still dynamo equipped car. I can now have dipped headlights, heater, wipers and overdrive in use while still holding a charge. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Well done Tim, Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ocheye Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I spotted these on eBay and wondered if anyone has tried them. For what it is worth I am using a dynamo, not an alternator. My car cyrrently uses H4's but the units are misting up in damp weather so may be due for a change. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-astrali-P700-Tripod-Classic-Car-H4-Halogen-LED-Headlamps-Headlights/173239433885?fits=Model%3ATR+4&hash=item2855dffa9d:g:doMAAOSw-6lboNlS Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerowen Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I wonder if anyone has found suitable LED replacements for instrument panel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, rogerowen said: I wonder if anyone has found suitable LED replacements for instrument panel? Here you go https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/dashboard-gauge-bulbs-1 Be sure to mention if your car is positive or negative earth as that may change the bulbs you need. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAnderson Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Ocheye said: I spotted these on eBay and wondered if anyone has tried them. For what it is worth I am using a dynamo, not an alternator. My car cyrrently uses H4's but the units are misting up in damp weather so may be due for a change. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-astrali-P700-Tripod-Classic-Car-H4-Halogen-LED-Headlamps-Headlights/173239433885?fits=Model%3ATR+4&hash=item2855dffa9d:g:doMAAOSw-6lboNlS Andy It looks to me as if someone is just packaging up LED lamps with bodies and selling them on. The quality and performance of the LED lamp is unknown at this point so give them a try. Personally, I'd read this link first https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/67915-headlight-bulbs/&tab=comments#comment-606839 Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Here you go https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/dashboard-gauge-bulbs-1 Be sure to mention if your car is positive or negative earth as that may change the bulbs you need. Peter W Fitted these in my TR6, they are a great fit and feel and look great quality. No connection just a happy customer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogerowen Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Here you go https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/dashboard-gauge-bulbs-1 Be sure to mention if your car is positive or negative earth as that may change the bulbs you need. Peter W Fantastic! Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 +1 for Classiccarleds I combine their front LEDS lights & flasher units with my rear (sidescreen) bulbs. I tried a piar of the tripod headlamps marked P700 a few years ago using H4 halogen bulbs. The dipped beam was OK, but main beam pushed a lot of light up into the tree tops. I now use Valeo / Cibie units much better, & made better still with LED bulbs from Classiccarleds. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, Lebro said: I combine their front LEDS lights & flasher units with my rear (sidescreen) bulbs. Bob Hi Bob, I see there are several different headlight options in their catalogue. Did you install the P45T 410's LEDs : 'Classic Warm White' (3000K), or 'Modern White' (6000K)? Cheers, Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 These are the ones I have, they are H4 fitting. They are "Pure white 6000 - 65000 K https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/latest-led-headlights-h4-philips-z-es-hi-lo-beam-conversion-9-32v?variant=8239030763615 Cheers Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 13 hours ago, Lebro said: These are the ones I have . . . Cheers Bob, many thanks. Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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