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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 316   
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LED 'H4' replacement units are illegal and will fail an MOT. Invest in some decent H4 halogen bulbs and upgrade the headlamp wiring harness (a couple of options available commercially) so the bulbs get full battery voltage and the lights will be great.
Just one example of a headlamp wiring loom upgrade here - https://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-pe...-loom.html Not the one I've got so can't comment on it either way, but you get the idea. 100watt H4 bulbs would most likely melt the lens of the Crystal lights as they generate a tremendous amount of heat. Polycarbonate is tough but it will melt. |
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9th Sep 2022 12:19pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Decent LED bulbs such as those supplied by Classic Car LED's are excellent but as Penfold says, are now illegal in the UK. You'd have to check your local rules before committing to them. Darren
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9th Sep 2022 12:45pm |
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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 316
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Didn't spot the OP was from Australia ref MOT issues.
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9th Sep 2022 12:50pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3368
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And only illegal in post 1986 vehicles in the UK 😉
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9th Sep 2022 1:04pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17353 
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Having run with LED conversion "bulbs" in Wipac crystals for a time, I can assure the OP that they produce a cleaner, brighter, more sharply defined, and generally superior light pattern than any halogen bulb. They will also, with no problem, pass a UK MOT test beam alignment check and will not cause inconvenience to other road users (which is more than can be said for modern adaptive beam and matrix lamps, which presumably but inexplicably are legal).
In the UK the illegality is purely due to to type approval reasons and not due to function (and is arguably and affront to common sense), but the sad fact remains that they are technically illegal on post-'86 vehicles. I replaced my "crystal plus LED bulb" with top-quality, type approved LED units, which produce a significantly inferior main beam but are broadly comparable on dip. If it is legal for you to go LED, or if you are prepared to take the risk if it isn't, then go (quality) LED. The light output is better is every respect. |
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9th Sep 2022 1:33pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 
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+1 ^^^
I have the classic car type LED bulbs in my 110, and as BW says, the beam is soooo much crisper and sharper. It's also passed an MoT with no advisories regarding brightness/aim etc. I know that "just because it passed an MoT doesn't make it legal", or "because a copper didn't pull me over blah blah", but wanted to pass my 2p's worth on. |
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9th Sep 2022 2:29pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2413  
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DO those "Classic Car LED's " get too hot for the rubber cap? Puma 110" SW
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9th Sep 2022 2:54pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092
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On the contrary.... they run very cool.
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9th Sep 2022 3:00pm |
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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074 
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What ones did you fit? I went back to Crystals and miss my Tuck Lites but couldn't bear the though of smashing a £600+ set of head lights on the farm. The horse had nearly nutted one of the Truck Lites in the yard... |
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9th Sep 2022 3:05pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2413
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Funny thing those bulbs do not fit into my crystal headlights (LHD) . Bulb´s diameter is a bit bigger than the hole on the lens Puma 110" SW
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9th Sep 2022 3:06pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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When was your last MOT, Jim? They shouldn't fail because of anything to do with the beam pattern but just because they've been deemed illegal. If the test was recent then you tester has either just missed them or isn't aware of the changes. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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9th Sep 2022 3:19pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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You must have used a different make, MK, because lots of us have fitted the Classic Car LED's version to our crystal headlights. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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9th Sep 2022 3:21pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2413
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Bought them from the same company.
 Puma 110" SW
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9th Sep 2022 3:24pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Dunno what to say then - something is clearly different
Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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9th Sep 2022 3:36pm |
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