I've used nightbreakers in my last 110 in the headlights and the 4 spots and even though the light was amazing, there's still no comparison to a decent pair of LED lamps and a light bar
 
Like Dave says I've had night breakers and they are better than standard but these LEDs are in another league.
 
Did someone say lightbar?:D




I'm asking santa for one of these cos I've been a very good boy:p

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I will get some pics of before and after on my 130 when I fit the LED lamps this weekend.
 
I have to vote for the J W Speaker 8700 Evo 2 series. I have a pair in my 1998 90 300tdi. The dipped beam is very directional, very focused and very, very bright. The light is also a beautiful colour that is very easy on the eye. Full beam is as close to daylight as you'll get.

They do cost a few quid, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for in this world. If some toe-rag pinches them, i won't hesitate to replace with the same. They really are that good.
 
Fitted the Trucklites last night. don't know why I didn't do it years ago! :) difference over standard bulbs is well... night and day :D

I'll post some pics tomorrow night when take some more for comparison
 
300bhp/ton said:
I bet they aren't. I bet you are just looking at the colour of the light and thinking 'wow', rather than how well they are actually illuminating objects in front of you.


Have a look:
http://www.britpart.com/parts/lighting/light-conversion-and-upgrades/lynx-eye/da6282/


It says they use Cree XML emitters. Which aren't even made anymore and are old tech. The replacement for the XM-L is almost ready for replacement.

It says they are 6000-6500k, which means random collection of cheap 2nd grade emitters. As Cree do actually bin (categorise them) to specific colour bins, not a massive range.

Also Cree XM-L emitters of this colour temp all have a **** poor CRI rating (go look up the Cree data sheets if you don't believe me). Probably looking at 70CRI tops, which is just rubbish for a headlight.


Then look at the number of errors in the specs. They claim 4 different lumen outputs, plus spelling mistakes. So it proves the claims are mostly bull**** anyway.

And they also tell you the amp rating. Well once again go look up the Cree data sheet, as you won't be getting anywhere near the lumen claims from the amp draws.


I've seen people running these lights and they give a horrid nasty blue/purple tinted light, just like you get from crappy £5 ebay Chinese LED torches. And the beam profile is dreadful on them and does dazzle other drivers or cars in front.

If those lamps where £55/pair they'd still be over priced!!!

Utter garbage sold to the naive for mass profiteering reasons.
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Hi. What would you suggest as an alternative then?
 
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