Keith66 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hi All Looking at making the switch from std bulbs to LED’s and looking for some views and feedback. No issue for the interior and the exterior bulbs like indicators brakes etc, but unsure about headlights. My car currently still has the original type sealed beam units and I know they are not great so I do want to upgrade, but a few choices so I thought I’d ask for some feedback from those who have the diff options fitted. First and simplest would be to upgrade to Halogen units but does it enough improvement. Secondly Xenons, my understanding is that fitting Xenons although legal is much more complex and difficult but more info would be welcome. LED’s. Again i think LEDs can be fitted but not sure bulbs can just replace Halogens or a whole LED specific unit is required. Also some of the lenses I’ve seem for LED units look way to modern aesthetically for an old car so are there alternatives? Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Discussed at great length on Technical forum https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/67915-headlight-bulbs/ Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Keith66 said: Hi All Looking at making the switch from std bulbs to LED’s and looking for some views and feedback. Read the link the Stuart gave No issue for the interior and the exterior bulbs like indicators brakes etc, but unsure about headlights. My car currently still has the original type sealed beam units and I know they are not great so I do want to upgrade, but a few choices so I thought I’d ask for some feedback from those who have the diff options fitted. First and simplest would be to upgrade to Halogen units but does it enough improvement. Halogen are very good. The have the typical filament cool colour. Secondly Xenons, my understanding is that fitting Xenons although legal is much more complex and difficult but more info would be welcome.You can get xenon H4 bulbs slightly better than the Halogen - again filament cool white LED’s. Again i think LEDs can be fitted but not sure bulbs can just replace Halogens or a whole LED specific unit is required. Also some of the lenses I’ve seem for LED units look way to modern aesthetically for an old car so are there alternatives? LED H4 bulbs extensively available. There are cheap ones (£20/pair) there are more expensive ones £80/pair) the difference can be marginal or extensive depending on brand. My NightEye bulbs work well. They tend to be daylight white but possibly warm white available. The HID Xenon are not allowed on our TR's Do read the link Roger Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbyc Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I have tried halogen ....... work fine dip/main. Xenon brighter white light work fine dip/main. Led even brighter but dip/main not so good. settled for xenon. All bulbs were the cheapest that ebay had to offer, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jctr6EFI72 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) I changed recently my day to day car and I have now LED headlights instead of xenon. For me huge difference I would never go back to xenon which is now an old technology complex and expansive I don t know for TR6 but for sure I would not convert to xenon Edited February 1, 2020 by Jctr6EFI72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi Folks, is it just me!! but when I read Xenon for headlight bulbs I immediately think of Xenon gas filled filament bulb. However I suspect that some posters are referring to HID bulbs when stating Xenon. Just to clarify (certainly for me) there are - The standard filament bulb. This is filled with a cheap inert gas. Gives a nice glow, pleasing on the eye. But often quite useless. Halogen bulb. This is a Halogen gas filled filament bulb. Significantly brighter than standard. The Halogen allows the filament to burn brighter. Good lighting and pleasing on the eye. Xenon Bulb. This is a Xenon gas filled filament bulb. Can be significantly brighter than Halogen. The Xenon allows the filament to burn brighter the other gases..Very Good lighting and pleasing on the eye. HID Lamp unit. This is not a filament bulb but an arc light. This is not a Xenon bulb. Usually filled with Xenon gas but other Noble gases can be used. Very very bright. Needs to be used only in special applications. Our TR's are NOT allowed to use these as they must be automatically adjustable to avoid blinding on coming traffic - come to West London and be blinded. These should be banned. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jctr6EFI72 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) For me xenon is the gas headlight with expansive electronic device behind (ballast) https://www.xenonpro.com/led-vs-xenon-hid-headlights-which-are-better Edited February 1, 2020 by Jctr6EFI72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jctr6EFI72 said: For me xenon is the gas headlight with expansive electronic device behind. https://www.xenonpro.com/led-vs-xenon-hid-headlights-which-are-better Hi, they are HID headlamps that happen to use Xenon as their gas shield. This is a typical Xenon bulb. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-100w-SUPERWHITE-XENON-472-UPGRADE-Headlight-Bulbs-12v-501-LED-Sidelights-B/270926148522?epid=27034142509&hash=item3f1474f3aa:g:n4IAAOSw3fZaG~WY However it doesn't really matter. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 1 hour ago, RogerH said: Hi, they are HID headlamps that happen to use Xenon as their gas shield. This is a typical Xenon bulb. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-100w-SUPERWHITE-XENON-472-UPGRADE-Headlight-Bulbs-12v-501-LED-Sidelights-B/270926148522?epid=27034142509&hash=item3f1474f3aa:g:n4IAAOSw3fZaG~WY However it doesn't really matter. Roger 100 Watt is not road legal Im afraid. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi Stuart, spot on. That was the first bulb on ebay that explained my point. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuartG Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I have justed fitted relays in the headlight supply with new cabling and fitted the Osram Nightbreakers with good results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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