Pasha

I read the thread you refer to, but it's the usual "just stick some LEDs into your existing headlamps" response. Which, as mentioned is now illegal. I'm happy to buy some proper lamps, I just wondered whether anyone had fitted the Wipac ones to a 7" bowl, because if I buy them and they don't fit for some reason, it'll be hassle. Sevens and Classics sell some low cost generic one, and the JB Speaker ones, so we know they work, but they're £650, and the WIPAC ones are £389, so I wanted some opinion if anyone had fitted any? So has anyone fitted JB Speaker lamps, or the WIPAC ones ? BTW the JAL site has the same ones that Caterham sell, predictably at a significantly lower cost, the issue is they're the 5" ones. I don't want to swap sizes because the 7" ones look way better in my opinion. As a reference for the legality issue... Brexit 2021 Update Please note that since January 2021, the MOT Inspection manual has been updated to include LED bulbs. Section 4.1.4 now states the following: “Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.” This is a brand new update that seems to only focus on headlights. There are no mentions to fail other LED bulbs such as brake lights, tail lights or reversing lights.

I'm restoring and thoroughly modernising my 97 car. Currently it has the low cost approach of some nice quality LED bulbs installed into the original headlamps. This would be OK, but it is illegal now (after Jan 2021). So once-a-year I'll have to swap the bulbs back for H4, then back again. This is daft, and it also likely voids my insurance in the event of a claim that might be headlamp related, because they are illegal. So I'm replacing the 7" units with some decent, proper LED ones. I don't drive much at night anyway, but a good price compromise seems to be the WIPAC S7097LED ones at £389 (eBay). These are commonly fitted to Land Rovers apparently, though the classic mini parts supplier seems to also list them. I did a search of the forums here, but all I could find were threads from folk promoting the now illegal route, before it was illegal (blame BREXIT for this, EU law still says it's OK, UK law now doesn't) My question is, has anyone fitted these WIPAC LED lamps to a 7 with 7" headlamp bowls? Best regards Paul

Thanks guys. The Speedo is accurate and has never been adjusted (didn't know you even could). The aspect ratio thing is the first thing I thought of (my 76 Triumph Stag runs 195/70 tyres which are the same as 185 tyres from the era), so I'm pretty sure the OD of the entire wheel is the same as it ever was. I'll likely go with the 13/14" cycle wings (I'm sure that's what's on it currently). The only issue being the propensity to throw stones at the rear wings. I understand now and thank you both. Best regards Paul

Having the 7 refurbished at Proline later in the year. Have plans to fit carbon front wings from Ultimate Carbon (thanks for the tip Mr. Wright). Now my 7 has 15" wheels but I don't think it was born with those. (Cue for Colin Heseltine to chip in). Anyway they sell guards for 13"/14" wheels which I guess would replace what's on the car because, as mentioned, it was born with smaller wheels. I'll get to the question... The outer diameter of the wheel must be the same regardless of the rim size, otherwise the speedo would be all wrong. So why does it matter that the guards are for specific wheel sizes. I've probably missed something here. I stand to be corrected. Paul