fireblade7
Active Member
looking to upgrade headlights
on a 90 whats out there folks
the brighter the better??
regards
mike
on a 90 whats out there folks
the brighter the better??
regards
mike
300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
What age 90 do you have? Most have sealed beam units, although they did change to halogen at some point post 300Tdi.
If it's sealed beam units, then you'll want to buy some halogen lamps (loads about, some better than others, the newer style ones with clear glass and angled reflectors emit more light than smooth reflectors and angle lens glass).
And then some better bulbs.
If you already have halogen lamps you only need the better bulbs.
Lots of choices with bulbs, standard is 55/60w.
Now you could go for some of these 80 or 90% brighter bulbs at the same wattage. Halfords sell their own (usually BOGOF), but Phillips and others also make such bulbs.
Or you could go for some higher wattage bulbs. Halfords sell some "Rally" bulbs in bright red boxes (often you'll need to order them in as stores don't always carry them).
As a rule they are 80/100, 80/120 or 90/130w. They will all be brighter than standard bulbs, but will run hotter. Cheap halogen lights might not like the 90/130's and it'll smoke the glass due to heat. You might also need to adjust the lights down a bit so you don't blind people.
"Technically" higher wattage bulbs are not legal, however I don't think anyone has ever been prosecuted for running them. They also will still be putting out less lumens than modern HIDs, so won't run the risk of dazzling people anymore than new vehicles do.
Personally I'd stay away from any "blue" or "cool" tinted halogens. Usually they look horrid and blue light causes more eye strain and will wash out colours, making definition of objects at distance more difficult.
Next up from this would be to consider some aftermarket HIDs. There is currently a huge grey area on their legality. At present to my knowledge there is nothing to say they are actually "illegal". There are many opinions, even of government departments, but none of this is actual legislation.
Therefore you run them at your own risk, although as with higher wattage halogen bulbs I don't think anyone has been prosecuted for HIDs.
With a Land Rover as the single light unit does dip and mainbeam you'll need some Bi-xenon HIDs. These are a little cover that moves to make them go from dip to main beam inside the bulb unit.
If you do go down the HIF route please please please only go for 4100-4300K rating. These are "daylight" white, offer up the most lumen out put and the most minimal glare. Higher K ratings will have a horrid colour cast and tint to them. 6000k is blue white and very cool, again this causes eye strain and washes colours out. These also put out less light than a 4300K HID. So there is no reason to run them.
I'm not certain on bi-xenon HIDs, but I think there are two types, one for "projector" style lamps and one for "reflector" style lamps. The latter has an additional metal strip on the bulb that reduces glare. Fit the wrong type of bulb and all you'll do is **** off other cars.
With HIDs you will likely need to adjust your lights, you will also need to check for scatter. The HID element will likely be located in a slightly different place to the halogen one, so this affects how the light is reflected out the front of the unit. With some research and wise purchase choices you should be able to massively improve your lights without annoying other road users however.
If it's sealed beam units, then you'll want to buy some halogen lamps (loads about, some better than others, the newer style ones with clear glass and angled reflectors emit more light than smooth reflectors and angle lens glass).
And then some better bulbs.
If you already have halogen lamps you only need the better bulbs.
Lots of choices with bulbs, standard is 55/60w.
Now you could go for some of these 80 or 90% brighter bulbs at the same wattage. Halfords sell their own (usually BOGOF), but Phillips and others also make such bulbs.
Or you could go for some higher wattage bulbs. Halfords sell some "Rally" bulbs in bright red boxes (often you'll need to order them in as stores don't always carry them).
As a rule they are 80/100, 80/120 or 90/130w. They will all be brighter than standard bulbs, but will run hotter. Cheap halogen lights might not like the 90/130's and it'll smoke the glass due to heat. You might also need to adjust the lights down a bit so you don't blind people.
"Technically" higher wattage bulbs are not legal, however I don't think anyone has ever been prosecuted for running them. They also will still be putting out less lumens than modern HIDs, so won't run the risk of dazzling people anymore than new vehicles do.
Personally I'd stay away from any "blue" or "cool" tinted halogens. Usually they look horrid and blue light causes more eye strain and will wash out colours, making definition of objects at distance more difficult.
Next up from this would be to consider some aftermarket HIDs. There is currently a huge grey area on their legality. At present to my knowledge there is nothing to say they are actually "illegal". There are many opinions, even of government departments, but none of this is actual legislation.
Therefore you run them at your own risk, although as with higher wattage halogen bulbs I don't think anyone has been prosecuted for HIDs.
With a Land Rover as the single light unit does dip and mainbeam you'll need some Bi-xenon HIDs. These are a little cover that moves to make them go from dip to main beam inside the bulb unit.
If you do go down the HIF route please please please only go for 4100-4300K rating. These are "daylight" white, offer up the most lumen out put and the most minimal glare. Higher K ratings will have a horrid colour cast and tint to them. 6000k is blue white and very cool, again this causes eye strain and washes colours out. These also put out less light than a 4300K HID. So there is no reason to run them.
I'm not certain on bi-xenon HIDs, but I think there are two types, one for "projector" style lamps and one for "reflector" style lamps. The latter has an additional metal strip on the bulb that reduces glare. Fit the wrong type of bulb and all you'll do is **** off other cars.
With HIDs you will likely need to adjust your lights, you will also need to check for scatter. The HID element will likely be located in a slightly different place to the halogen one, so this affects how the light is reflected out the front of the unit. With some research and wise purchase choices you should be able to massively improve your lights without annoying other road users however.
wiltshire landyman
I’m back
candles are far better than standard lights and are cheap
fireblade7
Active Member
thanks very much for reply quite a lot to take in
i just want better white light would do
i was going to buy new lights and then bulbs
do you know of a good quality lens ????
then i would just get some bulbs ???
and yes candles are cheaper but would get ****ed having to light them LOL
regards
mike
i just want better white light would do
i was going to buy new lights and then bulbs
do you know of a good quality lens ????
then i would just get some bulbs ???
and yes candles are cheaper but would get ****ed having to light them LOL
regards
mike
Dr_evil
Banned
mate sells LED headlamp upgrades 
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857946_10151328533000662_1980120125_o.jpg
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857946_10151328533000662_1980120125_o.jpg
fireblade7
Active Member
mate sells LED headlamp upgrades
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857946_10151328533000662_1980120125_o.jpg
whoes yer mate
fireblade7
Active Member
fireblade7
Active Member
yes look very good indeedI'll be getting one of them cree lightbars off him at some point I think
unfortunatly it all comes down to price
now a days
300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
Certainly looks like a lot of glare. Hope that's just the picmate sells LED headlamp upgrades
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857946_10151328533000662_1980120125_o.jpg
Make sure you have a 12V min. at the bulbs. Old wiring and dirty connectors = voltage drop. Include extra relays and dedicated wire feeds to get over this, cheaper than fancy lights but does involve some wiring. There is lots of info on various forums, if you can't find it let me know and I'll have a look.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
I'll be getting one of them cree lightbars off him at some point I think
Why not import em your self, Will be much cheaper.
loads of places have a minimum order quantity of 5 or more
