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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16294 |
Tis very dark where I live (edge of the cotswolds) and I fitted a lightbar behind my grille... Helps tremendously. Ive also fitted a can-bus relay so it only comes on at speeds above 50mph
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31st Jan 2024 12:06am |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
FYI Craig I'm not a "LED Hater" (after all only 2% of my lighting spread over my home, workshop & office is non-LED and they are in places like loftspaces & storage cupboards that are rarely acessed so not cost effective to replace until they fail).
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31st Jan 2024 10:15pm |
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madasmad Member Since: 22 Mar 2020 Location: Cheshire Posts: 84 |
Like Craig, I also fitted a light bar behind my grill on my 2016 FFRR. It made a massive difference to the poor standard lighting that the car came with. I also agree upgrading the bulbs is another good option. However, LR clearly realised the lights were poor and the ones on MY2018 are so much better.
2016 Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black/Ivory - sold 2009 RR Sport TDV8 HSE - sold |
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1st Feb 2024 9:26am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1489 |
Not really wanting to enter into the fray, each to his own, but:
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1st Feb 2024 11:12am |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1217 |
Well said Gremlin. I've just put some led's in my L322 and replaced just one side and looked at them from a distance just to check there was no glare compared to the standard bulb. Besides the LED being brighter it was fine. |
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1st Feb 2024 11:41am |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
Maybe if you cleaned the existing lights you would have better night vision ! |
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1st Feb 2024 12:14pm |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
It does indeed, but that's no reason to cause discomfort to others. Again, I respectfully suggest that people get their eyes tested............ (I note that no-one seems to comment on this issue). |
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1st Feb 2024 12:19pm |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
When I had a L322 I never, ever thought that the dipped beam was inadequate. However, all parts of the lights were maintaned/cleaned correctly/glass polished (with no damage) & new standard bulbs/lamps/globes fitted (one was deffinatly on the way out when I bought the car). Then again, I have my eyes tested annually for my HGV licence (to a higher standard than required for a car). As it happens, I find glare an issue from further, rather than closer distances. |
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1st Feb 2024 12:27pm |
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Danb_220_2019 Member Since: 02 Jan 2023 Location: Suffolk Posts: 262 |
I agree people should have regular eye tests, but... ...has *your* ophthalmologist found a way to fix the natural deterioration of night vision? If so, please drop me their details. 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica. Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500 Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten! |
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1st Feb 2024 12:42pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35346 |
keep it on topic please.. ... - .- -.
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1st Feb 2024 2:19pm |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
With respect Stan the subjects of LED headlamps & vision are very closely related. |
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2nd Feb 2024 9:44am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35346 |
the original post is about fitting a lightbar or similar to increase front illumination.
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2nd Feb 2024 9:51am |
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SamThomas Member Since: 12 Nov 2021 Location: South East Posts: 293 |
Good idea Stan, I'll start a new thread that will discuss eye tests/aging eyes/night vision & the way LED headlamps, (both OE and conversions) cause glare.
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3rd Feb 2024 10:35am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3815 |
I posted earlier, I have an early l405 and the lights are definitely not as bright as my previous L322s but they are adequate and much better than some other cars I drive. I'm over 70, wear glasses and I don't really like driving at night anymore (regardless of how bright my lights are) as I am often dazzled by oncoming traffic. I talk to others younger than me and they have the same problem, obviously they must have because I am significantly higher up in the Range Rover. Oh to keep on topic if you want a light bar just fit one, those that have them seem pleased, going off topic slightly if you want LEDs just fit them - like many others I just get used to being dazzled and get over it - life's to short. Geoff |
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17th Feb 2024 10:58am |
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