dred90 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I'm looking to replace the sidelight bulbs on my defender (r5w) with the led type. I've looked at the ultraled site and it appears to be the (207 / 245 / 382) 15mm Bayonet White 9 Led Replacement Bulb which i need - can anyone confirm this to be the right one?? Was also looking at replacing the interior light with a colured led one - anyone done this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Yep thats the one. B4 u fit check the polarity of the lamp holder, its probably wired cap +ve and pip -ve, the leds need it the other way round so u will have to cut and rejoin the wires. The led bulbs tend to be longer which may cause problems if u have the 300Tdi on, combined holder and connector. The led may touch the back inside of the lens b4 the holder is in enough to twist and lock in. Try it and see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks simon, I've got a 200 so hopefully won't be a problem.. will probably get some of the above for the instrument lights while i'm about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 [Threadjack] I've got headlights with a sidelight bulb option - can I get hold of LED bulbs for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 [Threadjack]I've got headlights with a sidelight bulb option - can I get hold of LED bulbs for these? From what i've seen from the ultraleds website as long as you're bulb wasn't manufactured on mars, they've probably got an LED version of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 (edited) [Threadjack]I've got headlights with a sidelight bulb option - can I get hold of LED bulbs for these? Yes not a problem. Make sure you get a diffused or wide angle LED as the "standard" LEDs tend to be a little too directional to provide a nice pattern in the lamp. I can also highly recommend UltraLEDS, I have used them a few times and have no complaints, one batch of LEDs blew within 2 weeks of use, Robert (the guy that runs Ultraleds) replaced them with an upgrade and after investigating, found it to be a dodgy batch from the manufacturer. No link with Ultraleds, other than a satisfied punter. Edited December 12, 2005 by Mean Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Dred, wrong ones for instrument lights! U need the type 501 led, ur pic is type 286 which fits the warning lights. Check ur lamp holders polarity anyway, I think LR wire up the old type back to front as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Simon, would i be right in thinking that you sell these instrument led kits, in which case i'd be better off getting them from you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 (edited) yep blue or green (if u don't want too much bling) but still want to actually be able to see the gauges at night! send me a PM. I haven't got the sidelight leds though. Edited December 13, 2005 by simonb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Simon, would i be right in thinking that you sell these instrument led kits, in which case i'd be better off getting them from you.. Buy Simon's gauge led's there great, I've recently fitted a set and can't figure out how I was ever able to read the gauges before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 pm sent simon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdicky Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Simon, would i be right in thinking that you sell these instrument led kits, in which case i'd be better off getting them from you.. Simon, how much are these kits and what do they comprise? I'd need bulbs for the speedo, fuel, water and voltmeter. Do they just plug in where the existing bulbs go, or do you need adaptors? I'm guessing that the LED's themselves are coloured so I don't need the plastic covers (which I've melted on the speedo ). Cheers, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 (edited) Simon, how much are these kits and what do they comprise? I'd need bulbs for the speedo, fuel, water and voltmeter. Do they just plug in where the existing bulbs go, or do you need adaptors? I'm guessing that the LED's themselves are coloured so I don't need the plastic covers (which I've melted on the speedo ).Cheers, Richard Standard kit is for fuel /temp/speedo. Direct fit, no adapters/resistors/wiring changes. Can supply leds for other non standard gauges but u must send me a pic of bulb for those gauges to sidef@aol.com as they are usually different. Polarity sensitive so 50% chance of fitting them the right way round 1st time! Self coloured so doesn't matter if the lens is shot. Blue leds still give blue dials with green lens. new stock in with lower prices, as a rough guide about £2/led but email me with ur requirements. Non standard leds are a bit more... Edited December 14, 2005 by simonb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Standard kit is for fuel /temp/speedo. Direct fit, no adapters/resistors/wiring changes. Can supply leds for other non standard gauges but u must send me a pic of bulb for those gauges to sidef@aol.com as they are usually different. Polarity sensitive so 50% chance of fitting them the right way round 1st time!Self coloured so doesn't matter if the lens is shot. Blue leds still give blue dials with green lens. new stock in with lower prices, as a rough guide about £2/led but email me with ur requirements. Non standard leds are a bit more... Bulb pic sent.. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Bulb pic sent.. B) Cheers Simonb, Instrument lights are very good indeed, much better than standard. A dodgy pic which doesn't do them justice........... Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 Thing is, I don't want brighter instruments, just more contrast and more even lighting. (Of course, I found that scraping all the dust and grime off them has given a 100% improvement...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 John - dont buy them then! Instrument conversion is well worth the money, plenty of suppliers outs there as well. Mine came from Simon, no complaints there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Thing is, I don't want brighter instruments, just more contrast and more even lighting. don't buy them then. Go the expensive route and fit some adapted instruments off a "modern" car. If it bothers you that much anything is do-able, check out wjhat the custom car / street car guys do with their motors. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 If you want good modern instruments take a look at www.spa-uk.co.uk. Their instruments are the best I've used. Just don't look at the price until you've bought. I eat rat poison mike I can cause trouble in an empty house !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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