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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3207 |
I did it and the main beam is IMO too bright for country roads as the reflection from road signs is dazzling. Dipped beam is brighter but with better cutoff. I need to research if can can get lower output versions or fit some kind of dimmer device. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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12th Oct 2024 2:13pm |
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Gsxr1250dave Member Since: 20 Oct 2018 Location: London Posts: 891 |
I'm about to do this shortly, a trip down to Devon this week means I tried the led bulbs I bought in the wife's car and she would let me swop them back.
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12th Oct 2024 9:13pm |
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pcourtney Member Since: 14 Jan 2020 Location: Stansted Posts: 812 |
Has anyone used Laser bulbs on their car ??
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13th Oct 2024 12:34pm |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7799 |
I can’t see any of those for sale, not in D3 S anyway.
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13th Oct 2024 1:04pm |
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pcourtney Member Since: 14 Jan 2020 Location: Stansted Posts: 812 |
I think it is more complicated - seems more like a system replacement
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13th Oct 2024 1:26pm |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3207 |
I'd worry that on a wet road the reflection for incomming traffic would be very dazzling to say the least. I don't think there is anything intrinsicaly wrong with the stock HID +H7 setup. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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13th Oct 2024 2:07pm |
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madnessgonemad Member Since: 28 Aug 2020 Location: Kent Posts: 97 |
I swapped mine (2012 model) for the ones Sam Uel used in his upgrades video. From Ali Express made by Bevinsee. Very good , no errors and not too expensive. |
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14th Oct 2024 11:16am |
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TorontoDee Member Since: 27 Sep 2022 Location: Toronto Posts: 67 |
I also put the Bevinsee D3S's as well as their H7's in my 2012 headlamps. No issues. Also replaced the fog assembly with an LED assembly who's kelvin colour temp matches the new bulbs (6000k cool white), and had the mechanic run power to them for DRL purposes. 2012 Supercharged L322 |
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19th Oct 2024 8:57pm |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet, Kent Posts: 30 |
I had an early L322 with standard HID's. The lens & reflectors were in good condition, they were adjusted correctly and the lights was excellent, good cut off and great for country roads, no issues from oncoming drivers either.
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26th Oct 2024 12:50pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3788 |
Oddly enough when I swapped an L322 for an L405 I like lots of others felt the lights were a bit feeble and I looked at light bars and LEDs but I've got used to them and they are fine. I have come to realise that the L322 seemed brighter but was less controlled - I mean did I really need to illuminate the treetops. Geoff |
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26th Oct 2024 2:28pm |
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Scottyav Member Since: 11 Feb 2013 Location: Cannock Staffordshire Posts: 1204 |
My pal brought the AliExpress 405 style headlights for his L322 and they work brilliantly and have been fine for 12 months, he’s on the fb forums Bill McClean
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14th Nov 2024 12:46pm |
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Gsxr1250dave Member Since: 20 Oct 2018 Location: London Posts: 891 |
The type of led bulb I bought would not fit into the L322 headlamp it's a crappy design works great in our D3 iv orderd another brand hopefully it fits. |
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14th Nov 2024 8:24pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16284 |
We sell kits for both the 322 & to replace the appalling L405 bulbs… Tried and tested by us for 2yrs then with our customers. Never had a bulb failure or an MOT issue/failure of any kind… PM me for more details |
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14th Nov 2024 11:22pm |
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Ramblin Man Member Since: 05 Apr 2022 Location: Southsea Posts: 275 |
Oh, I’m so tempted by the “New Defender” style ones: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007577263892.html TDV8 4.4 2012 |
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16th Nov 2024 10:31pm |
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