Drumster Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Does anyone have any experience/views on these LED replacements for our standard front indicators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 They're fine Chris, although you'll need an LED compatible flasher relay such as one of these (was this the thread for the left indicator, and the other thread for the right one? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunscrossed Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Any good?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-90-110-REAR-CLEAR-LED-INDICATOR-PART-LR048187LEDCL-/261887606099?hash=item3cf9b7bd53:g:9AoAAOSw6BtVVKdF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted February 14, 2017 Area Representative Share Posted February 14, 2017 Chris,I fitted Hella Mix & Match ultrabright indicators to both front and rear. (Also from SVC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have them fitted, I prefer them, work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Archer Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Speak to Julian tonight Chris, he has just done his and is very happy. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 They're fine Chris, although you'll need an LED compatible flasher relay such as one of theseMaybe Ian's had better luck with that particular flasher relay (the one marked "0.1 - 150W") but the one I bought - from that linked, reputable, eBay seller back in 2015 - lasted 160 miles. I wasn't impressed, particularly given we were on a 200 mile blat at the time and dusk was approaching.Shortly afterwards - still in February 2015 - I replaced it with one of these WIPAC units:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-90-110-4-PIN-LED-INDICATOR-FLASHER-UNIT-RELAY-WIPAC-WFL7LED-/271666860888It's been perfect ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks all.AnthonyH; that relay, is it suitable for LEDs and normal bulbs (i.e LED front and standard rear indicators) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 An electronic flasher relay that suits LEDs is OK for filament bulbs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, the relay I've used runs a mix. I have LEDs at the rear and as the front repeaters, but for some reason I now can't explain didn't think to swap the incandescent front units for LEDs during the front lights refresh.The only issue you need to watch for is that some relays are *only* for LEDs, as these may be rated at a low power such as 30W - given an individual incandescent can take 20W, when you have more than one, e.g. have the hazards on, said relay will burn out. Ask me how I know. Or, just read about it in my blog...https://www.lotus7.club/comment/2120121#comment-2120121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Chris, you should stock up on some of this first:here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Is that suitable for imperial and/or metric chassis' wiring looms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, but only for negative earth wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike150 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Can I ask................................why bother?Better headlights like more power or LED I understand but the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 17, 2017 Member Share Posted February 17, 2017 We once did the calculation of the shorter time (and distance) for LED brake lights to illuminate...Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike150 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Lol I priced replacement white front wing indicators, they're Led, I'll be sticking with orange. Bloody Led! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Why bother?Increased visibility.The standard Caterham rear lights - all of them - are frankly terrible. Position, stop and indicator lights are universally poor.LEDs tend to be brighter and more noticeable. The front indicators are OK, but even then the LED versions are brighter and more immediately noticeable, as we've found on the Defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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