murrayarnold Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I am wanting to convert the headlamps on my 6. I plan a few LED changes but the .ain lamps I want to completely replace. Does anyone have any experience with this and if so what model did you use etc. Example photo attached. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitFireSIX Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Fitted for three years on my Spitfire. 30Watt. Good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, SpitFireSIX said: Fitted for three years on my Spitfire. 30Watt. Good. Was this in the US or Europe. I want to buy a set from a European supplier only Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 aren't these supplied by Britparts in Shropshire https://www.britpart.com/contact-us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitFireSIX Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, murrayarnold said: Was this in the US or Europe. I want to buy a set from a European supplier only They were from Amazon.co.uk. They are not handed so work for RHD or LHD. Halo ring is DRL & Amber indicator. Edited August 8, 2020 by SpitFireSIX added pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 42 minutes ago, SpitFireSIX said: They were from Amazon.co.uk. They are not handed so work for RHD or LHD. Halo ring is DRL & Amber indicator. Thats exactly what I want. How did the install go. Fitment and electrics. Was it all straight forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitFireSIX Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, murrayarnold said: Thats exactly what I want. How did the install go. Fitment and electrics. Was it all straight forward Mechanically easy. I had to add side light & indicator feed to the unit. Simples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, SpitFireSIX said: Mechanically easy. I had to add side light & indicator feed to the unit. Simples. Many thanks. I will have a look on Amazon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitFireSIX Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 minute ago, murrayarnold said: Many thanks. I will have a look on Amazon Be careful. Price guarantees nothing. Specs can also be lies. Compare wattage and lumens for some truth. I was lucky as four years old now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 If they are not handed, wouldn't that make them illegal? Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpitFireSIX Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, jerrytr5 said: If they are not handed, wouldn't that make them illegal? Jerry Not at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I have been trolling the Interweb and can't fund any distributors in Europe so far. All are posted from China. And my experience to date here in Croatia as to buying from china is very unreliable. Ebay and amazon so far are both the same. All deliveries from China. Does anyone k ow a european outlet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Hi These are becoming common fitment on Landrover defenders, judging by the number we see in the Peak District. I suggest you try Landrover aftermarket suppliers like Britparts as suggested by Graham Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Is IT the ‘look’ you are after, I have just replaced all lights/ indicators for LED, it has made a big difference in terms of clarity/ performance, but kept the original ‘look’? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Sill Gap - what's your name please? Secondly what led bulbs did you use for headlights, I've bought the Cibie lights but not sorted out what bulbs I'm going to use- I don't like the look of these angel eye led lights and prefer stock appearance so not sure about what led bulbs are best. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, michaeldavis39 said: Sill Gap - what's your name please? Secondly what led bulbs did you use for headlights, I've bought the Cibie lights but not sorted out what bulbs I'm going to use- I don't like the look of these angel eye led lights and prefer stock appearance so not sure about what led bulbs are best. Michael This is what some of us are using in the Valeo/Cibie headlamp units https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/latest-led-headlights-h4-philips-z-es-hi-lo-beam-conversion-9-32v Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Michael, the name is Iain, I’ve asked the administrator to change my name but no response. Anyway, Classic Car LEDs do a great range of interior and exterior LEDs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Peter, do these led bulbs just plug in or do you need to buy a controller box for each of them too? Have you any photos of yours? Hi Ian nice to know your name. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yarm 783 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Michael, So the control box is supplied, with a lead and extension. I went with the warm white as I didn't think the cool white suits the car, both provide a big plus on standard lighting and even HiDs, IMO. I opted to fit the controller in the engine bay, it was just a little too congested for my liking in the headlamp bowl. The indicator bulbs come with a flasher unit which gives a nice audible click, so I am not left going down the road with my indicators on as often, the dash LEDs make a big impact on clarity. All easy to fit. See photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Guys. If you don't mind staying on the topic I asked about. If you want another discussion please respect this post and start another on LED light bulbs. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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michaeldavis39 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Looks like more folks have experience with led bulb conversions than led halo land rover Discovery headlight conversions? I know a guy who converted an old classic Humber with the angel halos and he said they were simple and the lighting was great - I noticed them as I thought how odd they looked - if you want I can ask him where he got them from? Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, michaeldavis39 said: Looks like more folks have experience with led bulb conversions than led halo land rover Discovery headlight conversions? I know a guy who converted an old classic Humber with the angel halos and he said they were simple and the lighting was great - I noticed them as I thought how odd they looked - if you want I can ask him where he got them from? Michael Please do sir. Much appreciated. Its a TR6 after all. Not a DB6. And can easily be returned to standard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Ok I will do Murray. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murrayarnold Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi guys. OK I have paid for a pair that I found on-line. Only 120 dollar for the pair. So if they don't fit, I've not lost out much. Not everyone's cup off tea. But hey, its my car I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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