Cree led's

Marcymarcmarc · Apr 18th, 2016, 19:09

Does anyone know where I can get some dipped beam Cree Led's? I ordered some off eBay and despite working they couldn't fit within the aperture of the holder in the light.

I've managed to fit led's to the rear, just sourcing indicators.

Many thanks

AngryScot · Apr 18th, 2016, 19:22

They aren't legal to fit for use on a road and give off a rather obnoxious beam pattern for other motorists. I wouldn't bother if I was you.

Tannaton · Apr 18th, 2016, 20:32

This has been done in detail a few times. Don't waste your money - LED's cannot work properley when retrofitted into a headlamp designed for a Halogen lamp. They might seem to work better becuase they throw lots of light around - but they won't have the correct beam pattern, are likely to dazzle other drivers and fail the MOT. As has been pointed out - they're not legal either.

paddyred · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:26

Technically as long as they are the legal wattage of 60W and are fitted in the projector type lens they are legal. I wouldn't bother though, get something like Osram Nightbreakers instead.

AngryScot · Apr 19th, 2016, 16:30

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Originally Posted by paddyred

Technically as long as they are the legal wattage of 60W and are fitted in the projector type lens they are legal. I wouldn't bother though, get something like Osram Nightbreakers instead.

No, they aren't legal.

They won't be e-marked so would not be legal to fit for road use. The e-marking of the projector or mirror assembly is dependent on an e-marked bulb being fitted. It will also only be for a specific type of bulb so you couldn't legally fit an e-marked Xenon bulb to a car (from a car with factory fit HIDs for instance) with headlights designed to be used with a filament bulb.

Tannaton · Apr 19th, 2016, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryScot

No, they aren't legal.

They won't be e-marked so would not be legal to fit for road use. The e-marking of the projector or mirror assembly is dependent on an e-marked bulb being fitted. It will also only be for a specific type of bulb so you couldn't legally fit an e-marked Xenon bulb to a car (from a car with factory fit HIDs for instance) with headlights designed to be used with a filament bulb.

+++1 what he said.

Apr 18th, 2016, 19:09	#1
Marcymarcmarc New Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2016 08:11 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cornwall	Cree led's Does anyone know where I can get some dipped beam Cree Led's? I ordered some off eBay and despite working they couldn't fit within the aperture of the holder in the light. I've managed to fit led's to the rear, just sourcing indicators. Many thanks

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	This has been done in detail a few times. Don't waste your money - LED's cannot work properley when retrofitted into a headlamp designed for a Halogen lamp. They might seem to work better becuase they throw lots of light around - but they won't have the correct beam pattern, are likely to dazzle other drivers and fail the MOT. As has been pointed out - they're not legal either. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	Technically as long as they are the legal wattage of 60W and are fitted in the projector type lens they are legal. I wouldn't bother though, get something like Osram Nightbreakers instead. __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

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AngryScot Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2017 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Scotland	They aren't legal to fit for use on a road and give off a rather obnoxious beam pattern for other motorists. I wouldn't bother if I was you.

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