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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Telaren on December 03, 2006, 14:12:27

Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on December 03, 2006, 14:12:27: Hi All

Is it possible to mod the lights on a 'L' Reg Disco 200TDI so that when you put the full beam on the dips stay on? :?

I find that the standard light setup is quite poor for our Cumbrian back roads at night. 8)

Cheers Tel
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Cyberprog on December 03, 2006, 15:26:53: You'll burn the bulbs out, they're not designed to operate for long periods with both filimanets running.
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Skibum346 on December 03, 2006, 16:25:35: Set of spots'll cost you Ã‚Â£30ish... An hours work (if you go real slow!) and your there.

Better solution all round.
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Colin 009 on December 03, 2006, 18:29:56: Or you could upgrade your front end, to a 300 grill and lights. do a search its been done before.
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: drmike on December 03, 2006, 20:28:52: I wouldn't say 300 lights are all that good, I could wish mine were brighter!

Mike
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: hairyasswelder on December 03, 2006, 21:02:24: Quote from: "Skibum346"
Set of spots'll cost you Ã‚Â£30ish... An hours work (if you go real slow!) and your there.

Better solution all round.

And/or upgrade the bulbs to the super white ones?
Dont go for the 100w ones without fitting relays :oops: it burns out the swiitch :oops:

Steve
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: dave_2A_2.25Turbo on December 03, 2006, 23:16:20: Plus 100w aren't leagal for road use (IRC)
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Tyke on December 04, 2006, 08:26:27: I'de say bung some spots on as well . . . . wire through a relay and take a feed from the mainbeam so you get spots and main together.

That should brighten things up for you :wink:
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on December 04, 2006, 09:18:22: Cheers all

Just ordered some of the fancy new white bulbs.

I have 4 55W spots to fit once I get hold of a light bar to put them on. My old bar is too short.

Tel
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on December 21, 2006, 23:40:58: Hi

Just fitten new xeon bulbs. Found to be much better on those dark country lanes.

Alsoi fitted 2 55w spots - Mounted into the grill

They lightup the way ahead great.

Will post pictures soon

Cheers all :lol:
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 24, 2006, 15:05:48: Actually a lot of competition cars use both filaments together. What does shorten the life of a Halogen bulb is running it at too low a voltage.
However given the weakness of the wiring system behind the lamps I'd suggest a set of spots too, you can point them where you want which is another advantage.
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on December 28, 2006, 10:48:34: They may look small but they sure make a difference

By mounting them into the grill they are better protected than having 2 large ones sticking out.

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/telaren@btinternet.com/detail?.dir=/eeb9re2&.dnm=32e3re2.jpg&.src=ph

PS - Forgot how to put pictures in my posts. :? ANY help? :lol:
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: defuzz on December 29, 2006, 00:52:50: they look good in the grill. What lights are they, you got a link?
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on December 29, 2006, 16:56:48: Quote from: "defuzz"
they look good in the grill. What lights are they, you got a link?

Thanks I got them as a set of 4 off ebay (Can't find the seller) I originally had them mounted on my light bar on my defender.

They are oval shaped 55W 3.5 inch x 3 inch.

After a quick butcher with the Dremel they fit like a glove.

Trying to decide wether to put the other 2 lights in the grill as well. :P

Cheers Taz
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: thermidorthelobster on December 29, 2006, 17:18:08: I found that +30% bulbs from Halfords, for about a tenner a set, made all the difference.
Title: Head Lights dual Shining
Post by: Telaren on February 22, 2007, 09:14:10: Quote from: "defuzz"
they look good in the grill. What lights are they, you got a link?

Sorry its taken a while.

Heres the link to the spots

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180088131072&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=180080748520&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget

Cheers Taz