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288gto

Member Since: 21 Jan 2022
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 3

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 Dynamic Auto Mauritius Blue

Florence has her cateracts done (HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACED)

Well I’ve finally found a solution that I’m happy with re candle powered headlights.
I’ve been trolling the forum looking at other’s comments and have just fitted a pair of these.

Wow what a difference, very even spread of light with no dark patches.

3rd Feb 2023 9:48 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5001

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

I tried a few LEDs in the past and they all had fuzzy beam patterns with good near brightness but poor long range brightness compared to HIDs
But it looks like designs have improved - well done - good price too.

Some pics would be great Jules

4th Feb 2023 11:04 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Re: Florence has her cateracts done (HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACE

288gto wrote:
Well I’ve finally found a solution that I’m happy with re candle powered headlights.
I’ve been trolling the forum looking at other’s comments and have just fitted a pair of these.

Wow what a difference, very even spread of light with no dark patches.

Let us know how you get on at MOT time.
My wife's VW Eos failed with LED bulbs fitted, even though the beam pattern was identical to the normal bulbs the replaced.
According to my MOT tester, LEDs will fail regardless of headlamp design (her Eos has projector lamps and headlamp washers) as the bulbs have to match what the headlamp sticker shows. I said what if the stickers aren't there? He suggested that the vehicle would fail anyway, as a 2009 vehicle didn't leave the factory with LED headlamps. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

4th Feb 2023 12:09 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5001

I suppose one could simply put the old bulbs back in for the MOT or find a more sympathetic MOT tester. Jules

4th Feb 2023 3:57 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

That's what I did, while I was at the MOT station.
Finding a more sympathetic tester is an option, but I used to work with mine in a previous garage, and he still failed it. The law is the law I guess. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

4th Feb 2023 4:51 pm

tenet

Member Since: 23 Jul 2009
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1081

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey

I'll stick with my Stealth HiD conversions. Been through 2 successful MOTs and more than pleased with their performance. 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

4th Feb 2023 6:53 pm

petefeet

Member Since: 13 Jan 2011
Location: lindfield, west sussex
Posts: 54

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Stornoway Grey

I’m tempted as the halogens are b awful when the lenses are dirty in the winter - but what’s that 2 pin connector? 154k miles from new!

16th Feb 2023 5:37 pm

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