Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > Bi Xenon HID headlights
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 3 of 3 <123
Print this entire topic · 
Mattmjones



Member Since: 10 Jul 2019
Location: North Wales
Posts: 153

Wales 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Sounds entirely plausible. Xenon HID lamps aren't listed as a cost option in the FL2 sales brochure except as part of the 'Dynamic Lux' pack, so presumably if you ordered a Dynamic but wanted all the toys of the HSE Lux then you could upgrade to that. It added an extra £2,500 to the on-the-road price.

Other than that I think the only way to get Xenons was, as you say, to go for a top spec HSE Lux or Metropolis on the run-out models, where they were fitted as standard.

Post #388368 17th Mar 2020 10:03 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
sarelr



Member Since: 05 Nov 2011
Location: Watford
Posts: 2

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Bobupndown wrote:
The signature strip drl headlights were fitted to later models, not just HSE / Metropolis, my 2014 GS has them but with halogen HB3 bulbs as standard rather than factory fitted HID / Xenons.
Ive just massively improved my lights by fitting an aftermarket HID kit and there is another thread on here where a member has just fitted LED bulbs to similarly good effect. Wish Id done it sooner, the difference is literally like night and day Thumbs Up


Bobupndown back in January 2020 you fitted an aftermarket HID kit, is it still going strong?

Post #396486 2nd Sep 2020 3:44 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobupndown



Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2796

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Sure is, very pleased with it Bow down Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #396487 2nd Sep 2020 4:43 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Mattmjones



Member Since: 10 Jul 2019
Location: North Wales
Posts: 153

Wales 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

...As are my LEDs, which were installed when my FL2 sailed through its MOT back in March, so no issues with beam pattern etc. I'm still happy with them, though some have commented that the main beam distance isn't as good as Nightbreakers (short lifespan) or HIDs (fairly expensive if you buy an aftermarket kit, eye-wateringly so if you decide to source a set of LR headlamp units). Can't say I've noticed any issue with main beam personally, even on the very dark lanes up here in North Wales...

Cosmetically, the slightly whiter light also matches up nicely with the DRLs on MY2013 SD4 XS too, unlike the old very yellow halogens.

Post #396489 2nd Sep 2020 6:05 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
sarelr



Member Since: 05 Nov 2011
Location: Watford
Posts: 2

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Have you had any of the aftermarket HID bulbs fail on you?

(btw. I have ordered one set)

Post #396498 2nd Sep 2020 7:09 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobupndown



Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2796

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

No failures, completely reliable and the best modification you will make to a Freelander, the difference really is like night and day Thumbs Up Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #396512 3rd Sep 2020 6:44 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
M1key



Member Since: 13 Jun 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 7

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Which kit did you buy Bob? Was it the Stealth X 5500k one? 2014 TD4 GS

Post #396519 3rd Sep 2020 9:00 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobupndown



Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2796

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Thinks so, details are in my thread called My 2014 GS if you can find it? Can't link it from my phone unfortunately. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #396522 3rd Sep 2020 10:39 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
crolandc



Member Since: 03 Feb 2020
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 42

England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Fitted Stealthx 5500 in my 2013 fl2 this morning, really enjoyed being able to just take them into my garage & do them, so easy, just quietly moved stuff around till I could get the back cover on, tried them against the wall at about 20ft and they looked good even in daylight, looking forward to trying them tonight.

Post #396884 11th Sep 2020 10:36 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobupndown



Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2796

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

You'll be waiting for it to get dark to try them out Thumbs Up Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Post #396892 11th Sep 2020 5:03 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
crolandc



Member Since: 03 Feb 2020
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 42

England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Haha, I am Bob, another hour should do it. Laughing

Post #396897 11th Sep 2020 6:12 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
crolandc



Member Since: 03 Feb 2020
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 42

England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Hi, would recommend this HID replacement very highly, £60 buys you a quality kit & a hours work & jobs a good un, the light ( on mine) needed no adjustment, spot on & a pleasure to drive at night at last.

Post #396935 12th Sep 2020 3:16 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 3 of 3 <123
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site