LED headlight lamps

**john** · 16-12-2015, 19:34

Is not the question of changing from a standard setup relevant?

**Griff** · 16-12-2015, 20:08

I've done this some time ago, pm me if you want a more detailed answer

**john** · 16-12-2015, 21:18

I'm getting the impression there must be a legal way to do this then...................

**Griff** · 17-12-2015, 07:30

1.It is the VIEW of the DfT, that is to say their opinion.
2. This view is restricted to the adaption of previous halogen based units being modified by the inclusion of HID illumination
3. LED units i.e. as in my photo are legal as they are designed for that purpose
3. The Construction & Use regulations specify 55W as the maximum allowed wattage, which is why 80/100W bulbs are marked 'not for road use'

A number of manufacturers now use laser head lights, purpose designed, not using more than 55w, and completely legal

**Stratos Fear** · 24-12-2015, 13:39

Griff

Interesting thread - but are your LED lights any good? How do they compare with other types of headlight? Are there any comparative tests that we can read about? (they certainly look the part!)

Peter C

**Griff** · 24-12-2015, 20:50

My pet hate is bad lights, the LED's were after a LOT of research, I wanted to do something better than Halogen (even the ever so slightly iffy 100w 'off road use only') 6000k white light output of HID, but with instant illumination, because they are my 'headlight flash' and avoid the heavy duty wiring associated with HID ballast units.

My lights are 6000k white, produce approximately the same volume of light as a 35w HID unit, but use a normal H4 plug, as per the pdf, so miles better than any Halogen unit, equivalent to an HID unit in light output, but with no electrical 'draw' penalties or the associated heavy duty wiring. I'm very pleased with them

**Stratos Fear** · 28-12-2015, 13:06

Thanks for details - they sound very impressive . I'll log them for when I'm ready with my LB build - but could be a few months yet!
Peter C

**GrahamH** · 30-12-2015, 10:30

Hi Griff
Interested in what you've done to your head lights, if you have any further info could you PM me please. Sounds like a much better solution for bright lights.
Many thanks