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they had halogens fitted so there was no warm up period and could be used to flash other drivers . I’d def not fit anything that has to warm up.

I’ve got LEDs in mine, they look much better and are a pretty good match visually. I also got some with LEDs all round to help avoid the directional issue.

I’d say they were better, but it’s not like having a bank of IPF spots like I had on my Classic.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Phoenix wrote:

I've looked at previous topics, as technology is always advancing, some of the previous options have been superseded.
I'm looking to replace the halogen high beam lamps as they're frankly pitiful.

HiD-wise, I'm considering the 6000 deg. K. / reflector version of these https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-hids4...n-kit.html
They're supposedly made for reflector type lamps but have the usual HiD warm-up time issue.

LED-wise, I'm considering https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08N56JYJT/ More expensive, lower input power and slightly lower colour temperature (which gives a 'better' output but looks odd next to the factory HiD's) My main concern is the directional nature of LED's, which may give an odd beam pattern, although Philips probably have better product development than the average Chinese sweatshop.

I'm aware of the MoT implications and potential for false positives from the lighting control module lamp failure monitoring (sometimes called CANBus compatible etc.)

Any recent experience or alternative solutions?
Thanks.

I fitted 50W 4700K (almost same as the bi-xenons) HIDs with a pair of old large ballasts as I've had too many failed slimline ballasts. The lights point too close in front for the bright HIDs, presumably because the original lights are so poor compared with the bi-xenons that they need to be low. To correct the beam the tabs on my HID globes are bent slightly forwards to get the beam where it needs to be for country driving.

Flashing still flashes the bi-xenons and I'd rather not dazzle others with my HIDs which put the bi-xenons to shame once warm.

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These are the ones I fitted. Fairly cheap to try.

Maybe I needed different ones for more light output on the road…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371786510808

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

This was the discussion about upgrading that made me do it..

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic59406.html


 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I’d advise LED having tried both in my old 322’s 👍

mjdronfield wrote:

These are the ones I fitted. Fairly cheap to try.

Maybe I needed different ones for more light output on the road…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371786510808

Can't shift the covers to change them - feels like someone has glued them on. Is there knack like pressing and twisting ? 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Stop asking the wife slave to do it sir… 😬

She's always asking me to take tight lids off jars so it's definitely one job I though I'd be up for..... 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Pretty sure they just turned, but may have never been undone before.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Plusgas and oil filter pliers 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

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