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robbyvrs

Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Yorkshire
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2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Fuji White

devondave wrote:
Does anyone know is this just a resister in series with the bulb feed? If so it will presumably decrease the light output

I was told it's a resistor in a wire connected to bulb and housing

20th Apr 2018 2:48 pm

robbyvrs

Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 430

RazMan wrote:
These don't blow like a filament bulb does AND they give several times the light output .......... just sayin'
They also work superbly with projector headlights ( reflectors can dazzle )

Do you have a link for these?
Another day gone and my 2 sets i ordered still not arrived

20th Apr 2018 2:49 pm

JulesK

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Ceredigion.
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2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

What are they? last time I seen something like those Neil Tennet was pointing it at a dalek.

sorry Doc. If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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20th Apr 2018 2:58 pm

RazMan

Member Since: 18 Nov 2011
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 336

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Fuji White

Here you go ....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-New-4-Side...2749.l2649

Give 'em a go - less than the cost of a few months supply of standard HB3s and a lot brighter too! ...... and just think of all that spare time you will have after you've changed them Cheers,
Raz
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20th Apr 2018 10:41 pm

Sidthecat

Member Since: 10 Sep 2017
Location: Sarf-East London-sur-Mer
Posts: 1635

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

JulesK wrote:
What are they? last time I seen something like those Neil Tennet was pointing it at a dalek.

sorry Doc.

The Pet Shop Boy?

21st Apr 2018 3:42 am

JulesK

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Ceredigion.
Posts: 1664

David even

Now there a picture for the memory If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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21st Apr 2018 6:50 am

robbyvrs

Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 430

RazMan wrote:
Here you go ....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-New-4-Side...2749.l2649

Give 'em a go - less than the cost of a few months supply of standard HB3s and a lot brighter too! ...... and just think of all that spare time you will have after you've changed them

Are these a direct fit as they're listed as Compatible With: H8/ H9 / H11 but doesn't mention HB3?

21st Apr 2018 11:28 am

tenet

Member Since: 23 Jul 2009
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2015 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey

Web site says not suitable for SD4 my14/15.

This item does not fit Land Rover Freelander 2 2014 FA_ [2006-2015] SUV 2.2 SD4 4x4. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

21st Apr 2018 1:04 pm

Lightwater

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2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Do they project a beam pattern like the halogen globe? The suppliers can very simply photograph the beam pattern, a few minutes of time to photograph & post an image, & there would be a hint of credibility of the product. If they don't have a beam pattern very similar to the halogen globes they are a waste of money & time replacing them.
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21st Apr 2018 2:10 pm

RazMan

Member Since: 18 Nov 2011
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 336

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Web site says not suitable for SD4 my14/15.

This item does not fit Land Rover Freelander 2 2014 FA_ [2006-2015] SUV 2.2 SD4 4x4.

None of the compatibility charts will say that they fit but believe me - they are a straight swap for any H11 bulb. Just make sure that you have the correct polarity. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
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21st Apr 2018 2:14 pm

RazMan

Member Since: 18 Nov 2011
Location: Essexshire
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Lightwater wrote:
Do they project a beam pattern like the halogen globe? The suppliers can very simply photograph the beam pattern, a few minutes of time to photograph & post an image, & there would be a hint of credibility of the product. If they don't have a beam pattern very similar to the halogen globes they are a waste of money & time replacing them.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic29503.html

With a projector type headlamp the beam pattern is unchanged due to the design of the 'mask' which effectively blocks a portion of the light output. If anything I have found that there is a more uniform spread of light within the beam pattern, making kerbs easier to spot in very dark roads.

The same however cannot be said for reflector headlamps as the focal point is very sensitive and if the light source is even a couple of millimetres out of position, the beam pattern is horribly affected, causing dazzle to oncoming drivers. Having said that, I have tried a pair of these (H7 ) in my main beam and although the brightness is outstanding, I find that there isn't a 'hotspot' to penetrate the darkness where you need it most. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

21st Apr 2018 2:21 pm

robbyvrs

Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 430

RazMan wrote:
Quote:
Web site says not suitable for SD4 my14/15.

This item does not fit Land Rover Freelander 2 2014 FA_ [2006-2015] SUV 2.2 SD4 4x4.

None of the compatibility charts will say that they fit but believe me - they are a straight swap for any H11 bulb. Just make sure that you have the correct polarity.

I'm now even more confused

are H11 the same fitments as HB3 bulbs?

21st Apr 2018 3:23 pm

RazMan

Member Since: 18 Nov 2011
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 336

Just to add to your confusion, HB3 is the same as 9005 and H11 is the same as H8 and H9
Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

21st Apr 2018 5:51 pm

dondiddy

Member Since: 16 Apr 2017
Location: Hamilton
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2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Firenze Red

I think Razman has a Prefacelift Freelander which has the headlights that have 2 bulbs, one for dip and another for main beam. This uses different bulbs from the later single H3 bulb with shutter for main/dip beam as fitted to the 13my facelift model.

21st Apr 2018 5:59 pm

robbyvrs

Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 430

That explains my confusion
I've now ordered yet another pair of bulbs (Osram) as the other 2 pairs (Ring) i ordered a week ago still haven't arrived

22nd Apr 2018 1:36 pm

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