New l405 headlights

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T15:08:47+0000

Hi, I need to upgrade the headlight bulbs on my 2013 l405 AB as they aren't good. I've looked at dozens....heads twisted. Do I go for led or laser or stay with hid ? I need them to be massively brighter but nothing that messes with the Can. Brighter the better. Any help appreciated.

kermit_rr · 2025-01-23T15:15:29+0000

Why do you need them massively brighter?
HID go dim with age, do you just need new ones?
If you really need brighter, maybe additional lighting is a good option?

Datatek · 2025-01-23T15:27:45+0000

Dave the builder said:
Hi, I need to upgrade the headlight bulbs on my 2013 l405 AB as they aren't good. I've looked at dozens....heads twisted. Do I go for led or laser or stay with hid ? I need them to be massively brighter but nothing that messes with the Can. Brighter the better. Any help appreciated.

If you need anything brighter than HID, you need to get your eyes tested and maybe you should not be driving at night.

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T15:30:45+0000

kermit_rr said:
Why do you need them massively brighter?
HID go dim with age, do you just need new ones?
If you really need brighter, maybe additional lighting is a good option?

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T15:48:19+0000

I live in the country and its dark lanes even when I go onto the streets with lights it's hard to see.

kermit_rr · 2025-01-23T16:02:11+0000

Datatek said:
If you need anything brighter than HID, you need to get your eyes tested and maybe you should not be driving at night.

+1 on an eye test and a discussion with your optician

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T16:12:33+0000

kermit_rr said:
+1 on an eye test and a discussion with your optician

Appreciate your concern, FYI I'm disabled after a stroke and I lost sight in 1 eye aswell, I wear glasses and have a test every 3 years for my licence so I'm doing my best. I find your comment disrespectful and feel your have discriminated against me. I will be reporting you. Take a good look at yourself. Listen and DONT judge. I asked a question that's all.

kermit_rr · 2025-01-23T16:22:47+0000

Dave the builder said:
Appreciate your concern, FYI I'm disabled after a stroke and I lost sight in 1 eye aswell, I wear glasses and have a test every 3 years for my licence so I'm doing my best. I find your comment disrespectful and feel your have discriminated against me. I will be reporting you. Take a good look at yourself. Listen and DONT judge. I asked a question that's all

with respect, I'm not judging you or anyone. As I said, you might just need new bulbs, if they are very old then they will be useless and anyone would struggle to see at night.
if you have good lighting already, then adding more light could well be a problem for other road users. Thats a valid concern, not discrimination of any kind. I've not said you shouldn't drive. I have suggested you have a discussion with your optician, if you're having difficulties then there may be options out there to help you.
you asked a question. I gave an answer.

Datatek · 2025-01-23T17:06:07+0000

Dave the builder said:
Appreciate your concern, FYI I'm disabled after a stroke and I lost sight in 1 eye aswell, I wear glasses and have a test every 3 years for my licence so I'm doing my best. I find your comment disrespectful and feel your have discriminated against me. I will be reporting you. Take a good look at yourself. Listen and DONT judge. I asked a question that's all.

You obviously don't give a feck about the oncoming drivers you are going to blind.

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T17:29:39+0000

Datatek said:
You obviously don't give a feck about the oncoming drivers you are going to blind.

What makes you say that ? I didn't say I wanted illegal lights I said I wanted advice on the brightest I could have . Don't jump to conclusions.

Datatek said:
You obviously don't give a feck about the oncoming drivers you are going to blind.

Dave the builder · 2025-01-23T17:31:47+0000

What on earth makes you think that ? I didn't say I wanted illegal/off Rd lights. I asked what lights I could have. Don't jump to conclusions.

backinblack · 2025-01-23T17:45:40+0000

Dave the builder said:
I need them to be massively brighter but nothing that messes with the Can. Brighter the better.

I suspect anything massively brighter would be illegal.

Datatek · 2025-01-23T17:48:50+0000

Dave the builder said:
What on earth makes you think that ? I didn't say I wanted illegal/off Rd lights. I asked what lights I could have. Don't jump to conclusions.

Most eye tests do not include night vision capability.

kermit_rr · 2025-01-23T17:51:56+0000

Datatek said:
Most eye tests do not include night vision capability.

An optician might still be able to help/advise or refer to a specialist as required

Datatek · 2025-01-23T17:54:58+0000

kermit_rr said:
An optician might still be able to help/advise or refer to a specialist as required

I agree but I was referring to the OP saying he had regular eye tests.

backinblack · 2025-01-23T17:58:03+0000

These may be suitable

D1S HID to LED Conversion Kit 9600LM 6000k Daylight White - Replacement for OEM HID Zenon

9600 Lumen output, 6000k daylight white. These will transform your night time vision providing a stronger, brighter and whiter beam. A simple plug and play performance upgrade for HID Zenon using the latest LED technology. They use the same connectors, we've not found any vehicle yet where they...

www.classiccarleds.co.uk

Datatek · 2025-01-23T18:03:14+0000

The constructio

backinblack said:
These may be suitable

D1S HID to LED Conversion Kit 9600LM 6000k Daylight White - Replacement for OEM HID Zenon

9600 Lumen output, 6000k daylight white. These will transform your night time vision providing a stronger, brighter and whiter beam. A simple plug and play performance upgrade for HID Zenon using the latest LED technology. They use the same connectors, we've not found any vehicle yet where they...

www.classiccarleds.co.uk

The construction and use regs used to limit headlight output by wattage. With HID and now LED, the light output has gone through the roof as the wattage limit is no longer relevant. There are thousands of complaints about these lights.

backinblack · 2025-01-23T18:13:16+0000

Datatek said:
The constructio

The construction and use regs used to limit headlight output by wattage. With HID and now LED, the light output has gone through the roof as the wattage limit is no longer relevant. There are thousands of complaints about these lights.

Yes but according to a quick google search it just says as long as it doesn't dazzle other drivers. I suspect lots of the ones that dazzle are poorly designed cheap imports.

Graculus · 2025-01-23T18:21:57+0000

I've fitted these to both of mine, Amazon product it's worth noting that correctly assembled LED replacement lamps will not change the beam pattern, spread or focal length. Just to be sure, I checked both of mine on the MoT standard headlight alignment checker - before & after, other than a slightly different colour temperature (HiD colour temperature drops off with age) and a higher output, there was no material change in the beam pattern or 'spill'.

I would also add, that as with any vehicle with EAS, if you have the suspension height recalibrated, then the headlight static beam position should also be checked.

Graculus · 2025-01-23T18:39:08+0000

Whilst the 'usual suspects' are looking for the ladder to get upon their 'high horse', it's worth pointing out that the specifications of 70W input, 8600 Lumens output, is per pair, because, when do you intentionally use just one headlamp on a car? so falls within the admittedly archaic C&U limits.

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