steve b Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I was wondering how those who have bought LED headlights are finding them in longer term use ? If I recall correctly several on here bought them a year or so ago . cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Really like mine. Not done many road miles tbh but the novelty of being able to see at night does not wear off. Also, the bowls do not fill up with crud when off roaring which was a massive plus for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 have trucklite LEDs on my 110, really happy with them, awesome lights, have supplied 4 or 5 sets to friends & family, only issue is in the snow as they produce no heat so the snow sticks to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 thanks for the replies , it all sounds good , I'll have to look into prices and suppliers . If it ever snows properly again I have some old school KC daylighters on the 109 that turn snow to steam cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Every model of LED headlamp is completely different to the others. You can't simply ask "LED lights". If you are worried about snow, Truck-lite does a version with a heated lens. If you are serious and want to choose one, watch this series of videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yeah , I found that one on Truck-lites website , doesn't seem to be available in the UK from a quick search . I'll watch that Red90 , that was going to be my next question so ta muchly Are you using an LED set up ? cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Oh yes, that is true. They don't do the heated one in ECE configuration. The 27291C is your only real choice for UK use as the granny state will look at your lights and complain. http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10002&categoryId=13091&pageView=grid&urlLangId=-1&beginIndex=0&langId=-1&top_category=15554&parent_category_rn=13089&storeId=10001#facet:-70000000000000032865534&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:& I don't have LEDs. I'm using the Truck-Lite 27004 halogen lights. Much cheaper!! Fully waterproof, long life 9007 bulbs. I'm quite happy with them. Nice and bright with a great beam pattern. I ran Hella ECE lights before that, but got tired of the water ingress every time I played submarine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 No issues with my trucklites either. Would have no qualms fitting them to the new project, although would like a set of Nolden or JW Speaker ones to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Another option is to just run some good LED bulbs. Heck of a lot cheaper. http://budgetlightforum.com/node/50238 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 7 hours ago, Chicken Drumstick said: Another option is to just run some good LED bulbs. Heck of a lot cheaper. http://budgetlightforum.com/node/50238 "be prepared to lubricate the cooling fan every 10-15 days..." - hmmmm no... I've been looking at these bulbs for some time but there's just been something about them that I've held off... I just don't see them lasting very long in a landy at all. I installed some angel eye type ones that where purchased from flat dog for a mate, he seems pretty happy with them and its been over a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I have the gen1 JW Speakers on the 110 and am very happy with them, apart from occasional icing in the snow they are great. That being said, they were fitted by the previous owner, not sure I could stomach the price to buy them new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'm undecided on my Trucklites. They took me a long time to get used to. The light is a white colour and some tarmacs are not lit well (especially if there are other light sources around - other cars, street lights etc). There is also a black area directly in front of the car that doesnt affect driving at all (as you arent looking there) but also takes some getting used to! In the pitch black though (like country lanes) and on black tarmac they are excellent. Its really hard to explain my love/hate of them (love is a bit strong). They are at the cheaper end of the LED market, but perfectly useable. I wouldnt spend more on LED lights, but perhaps you get what you pay for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Chicken Drumstick said: Another option is to just run some good LED bulbs. Heck of a lot cheaper. http://budgetlightforum.com/node/50238 I didnt think you could do this with halogen holders and retain the e mark? Its a technicality, perhaps, but i hear it mentioned a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Yeah when I get round to fitting them to the 2a I will be fitting the Bearmach ones as I did on the 90 as they was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=jon= Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 On 17/11/2017 at 11:18 AM, reb78 said: IThere is also a black area directly in front of the car that doesnt affect driving at all (as you arent looking there) but also takes some getting used to! The Gen 2 TL's have apparently fixed this. I have the same Gen 1 lights, in 90% of conditions they are brilliant - however there's a 10% that's something to do with the ambient light and the road, it seems to be especially when the road is damp, when they don't seem to light up the road much. I fitted the old Wipac clear units with Phillips uprated bulbs that came off the 110 in the MX5 a few weeks ago, and they are noticeably worse than the Trucklites - almost to the point of me considering getting another set... If you look on ebay you can get some 'Lite Truck' rip-offs for about £120 now, however I don't think they are a lot of kop - there's some threads about them on defender2.net.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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