LED H7 headlight bulbs upgrade - impressed (so far)

[gpat]

Cheers Russ, it’s interesting that you worked for Philips, I’m sort of jealous - if I’d gone into the automotive industry I probably wouldn’t have quit my job

But you’re right, I will continue with my thread as intended. Just finishing my cuppa then I’m off to record some footage, using my Mrs as a phone holder (don’t worry pedantites, I won’t be adding another layer of legal confusion to the whole experience)

I was tempted to put the video in a new thread entitled “A short video of illegal headlight bulbs that nobody should buy” but I won’t be defeated, it’ll be in this thread later on

It's becoming like a sport. Funniest thread for weeks.

 

[robnchris]

Excellent thread, well done Drew for thinking this one up, I don't think we actually got to the "Death Penalty" or "My wife of 30yrs turned out to be a Lesbian" but the "Keyboard I don't really know the facts but can make something up Warriors" after being locked up for some time have really got their teeth into this one.
Great entertainment I love it.
Perhaps Drew could start a fitting an LED bulb in the rear fog light and see where that takes us.

 

[XxAnthxX]

RV lights are notorious for having less output than a candle in a jam jar. I replace mine with LED's I have had five MOTs with LED's installed that will give you a suntan at noon. I love em.

Ooooh you rule breaking rebel you......I do hope MI5 and the keyboard warriors don’t get you.

 

[XxAnthxX]

Could someone confirm if the H7 fitment would be suitable.....

 

[DrewE127]

Here is my testing video on YouTube, please read the description

I was wrong about the bulb position, the full beam bulb shouldn’t be vertical as it doesn’t give a good spread.

Attached is a photo of the bulb position I found best (2nd clip in the video) but I think I can probably make it better still.

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[DrewE127]

If someone could change my first post so as to avoid confusing others I’d appreciate it. Vertical full beam bulbs is terrible advice

 

[tonyidle]

using acetylene and cotton wicks

Not in the same lamp I hope

 

[tonyidle]

Here is my testing video on YouTube, please read the description

I was wrong about the bulb position, the full beam bulb shouldn’t be vertical as it doesn’t give a good spread.

Attached is a photo of the bulb position I found best (2nd clip in the video) but I think I can probably make it better still. View attachment 446708

Are the bulbs not keyed to fit as the originals?

 

[RustyRuss]

Drew what year is your Ducato? And the next question, what did you buy? If your van is the same as mine I won’t have to go and dismantle it in the storage car park to find out what to fit!

 

[XxAnthxX]

Drew what year is your Ducato? And the next question, what did you buy? If your van is the same as mine I won’t have to go and dismantle it in the storage car park to find out what to fit!

The description in Drew’s video says 2019

These LED bulbs were recommended by Bob Earnshaw on YouTube. His video is HERE and the link to Amazon is HERE

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[DrewE127]

Are the bulbs not keyed to fit as the originals?

Sorry yes I wasn’t very clear here. The LED bulbs have removable holders, so you clip the holder into the headlamp and then push the bulb in like a bayonet. Then there are notches around the base, so the bulb can be secured at pretty much any angle you like

Drew what year is your Ducato? And the next question, what did you buy? If your van is the same as mine I won’t have to go and dismantle it in the storage car park to find out what to fit!

Ours is a Benimar Mileo 231, a 2019 build on a 20 plate the cab is a Ducato 150 2.3 with the comedy gearbox lol (I love it!)

 

[gus-lopez]

Seriously has lockdown made everyone this miserable and pedantic?

What's lockdown to do with it? This is normal.

 

[Skyway]

Do a video of you smashing them up and putting in bin just to please some

 

[RidersofRohan]

I rarely drive at night, but if I did then I’d certainly consider this enhancement. I remember a trip in my first van a 2011 Ducato, driving through the Peak District in snowy conditions in the dark. A scary experience for a new motorhome owner.
I thank you for your post. I am amused that Bob Earnshaw could be so controversial, I follow his you tube channel and a more staid couple of Caravan Club, Awning pitch dwellers you could not meet!

 

[DrewE127]

Do a video of you smashing them up and putting in bin just to please some

Hahaha, yes.
I might do one of me smashing the old halogen bulbs up, and putting those in the bin.

And then shouting about how they aren’t fit for use anymore, and my van would fail it’s mot. I’d wail away about how they could cause an accident, or even a death. And then the camera zooms out and I’m in a prison cell with my cellie Bob Earnshaw

an eventful weekend

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[Swifter]

Hahaha, yes.
I I’m in a prison cell with my cellie Bob Earnshaw

With Gadget John in the cell next door for providing the original idea

 

[Skyway]

I wonder if there getting it in the neck on there u tube comments

 

[RustyRuss]

Oh well, looks like I’ll need to go n have a butchers after all! We have a 2012 Autotrail.....

Cheers!

Russ

 

[DrewE127]

Oh well, looks like I’ll need to go n have a butchers after all! We have a 2012 Autotrail.....

Cheers!

Russ

Nice, let us know how you get on if you give them a go

 

[Wild Oggie]

Cracking thread. Ordered the Katur LED bulbs from amazon, for our Hyundai ix35. Which uses the HIR2 version for low/high beam. Fitted them today, tested them tonight. Awsome our rural roads are all lit up.
No problems blinding on coming vehicles as they are set at the correct spread/height
Cheers

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[DrewE127]

Cracking thread. Ordered the Katur LED bulbs from amazon, for our Hyundai ix35. Which uses the HIR2 version for low/high beam. Fitted them today, tested them tonight. Awsome our rural roads are all lit up.
No problems blinding on coming vehicles as they are set at the correct spread/height
Cheers

That’s great to hear
Cheers

 

[Coop]

Drew, you've started a firestorm on here.
Just caught your thread.
I believe that Bob picked up the idea from a vid by Gadget John.
I fitted LEDs, Dip 2X H7 & Main 2X H15, to our 2014 X250 in January and found them to be excellent, although we've not been out much this year..............

 

[DrewE127]

Drew, you've started a firestorm on here.
Just caught your thread.
I believe that Bob picked up the idea from a vid by Gadget John.
I fitted LEDs, Dip 2X H7 & Main 2X H15, to our 2014 X250 in January and found them to be excellent, although we've not been out much this year..............

I’m glad to have entertained if not informed. A whole chain of blame here then lol.

I’d be interested to know whether the beam pattern on yours is any good, unless of course you’re in the Moho prison with me, Bob and Gadget John

See you in the exercise yard!

 

[2x2camper]

Cracking thread. Ordered the Katur LED bulbs from amazon, for our Hyundai ix35. Which uses the HIR2 version for low/high beam. Fitted them today, tested them tonight. Awsome our rural roads are all lit up.
No problems blinding on coming vehicles as they are set at the correct spread/height
Cheers

So have you tested whether they blind pedestrians or cyclists or are you only interested in motorist?

Remember they are in a different position to cars coming towards you.

 

[DrewE127]

So have you tested whether they blind pedestrians or cyclists or are you only interested in motorist?

Remember they are in a different position to cars coming towards you.

I’d have thought their line of sight is usually higher than drivers so if they aren’t blinding drivers I’d assume they’re safe for everyone. I can’t think of a scenario where headlights would blind pedestrians or bicyclists, but not drivers.. But as already pointed out by an expert, I am no expert

With the beam pattern on my van now, the low beam cutoff has the usual flick up to the left as designed. I have adjusted the beam height so that this is minimal; it could have caused a brief flash in people’s eyes as I turn a corner - it would have done the same with halogens anyway but obviously not as bright.

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[robnchris]

Now then I have a fabulous bright set of LED day time running lights fitted to my Honda motorcycle and I have found I can blindingly dazzle Pedestrians and Cyclist with just a small lean to either side.
Super fun made all the better when imagining you are sat astride a Star Wars Speeder Bike.

 

[2x2camper]

Now then I have a fabulous bright set of LED day time running lights fitted to my Honda motorcycle and I have found I can blindingly dazzle Pedestrians and Cyclist with just a small lean to either side.
Super fun made all the better when imagining you are sat astride a Star Wars Speeder Bike.View attachment 446807

And you are proud of that ?

 

[DrewE127]

Nightbreakers have been my go to for years - tried led's on my Disco 3 and really wasn't impressed so went back to 'breakers

Fyi, these LEDs are far brighter especially the dipped beam. I’m going to try and tweak the full beam and post the best results when I get round to it

 

[robnchris]

And you are proud of that ?

You didn't have good nights sleep did you?

 

[2x2camper]

You didn't have good nights sleep did you?

It was OK. Thought the comment was just a typical motorist comment who only think of other motorist not other road uses.

Although you thought it funny to deliberately blind people.

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