Series III headlight upgrades or replacements - Land Rovers Only

archaeology_student · 02-06-2007, 12:29 PM

Hi,

I did a search and did not find what I was looking for, unless I missed it.

I was wondering what would be required to upgrade/replace the stock headlights in my Series III 88" to something that is comparable to the headlights of today?

Is it a simple swap of the sealed unit, or would it require some extra wiring?

Oh, if anyone has added foglights to their Series III/II I would love to hear what kind, and how they have performed.

If you could provide links it would be appreciated

Thank you

KevinNY · 02-06-2007, 03:01 PM

5 minute job, buy a set of Hella Vision Plus headlamps and plug them in. I did and I love them, WAY better than the old sealed beams.

Muddy Oval · 02-06-2007, 03:27 PM

What he said

Hillbilly Raider · 02-06-2007, 03:49 PM

Lazer blue are the way to go

archaeology_student · 02-06-2007, 04:16 PM

Just look at my avatar image... should be equivalent to the smile on my face right about now

Thank you

Muddy Oval · 02-06-2007, 04:42 PM

lazer blue... LOL. Wal Mart, here I come! LOL

FWIW- blue headlamps are quite possibly the worst thing you can do for visibility.

Hillbilly Raider · 02-06-2007, 05:01 PM

Laser Blue,(Bulbs) is just a name, and not actually "BLUE" in color!! They are just a brighter pure white light instead of the usual yellowie white as standard.

Halfords motor factors £10 each, lasting very well, now in the 7-8 year on the truck.!
WALMART? how common.!

archaeology_student · 02-06-2007, 05:38 PM

I made a mistake by posting in the series forum asking about fog lights; Mods, please excuse the double posting.

Can anyone recomend fog lights they have used for a Series Rover? Are there any recomendations that would be a good brand as well as a good look?

rqwilliamsjr · 02-06-2007, 07:03 PM

Go to Auto zone and get the APC sealed lenses and H4 bulbs. The whole thing took 10 minutes in total for my RRC

Muddy Oval · 02-06-2007, 07:26 PM

The APC stuff looks to 'ricey' on a Series. I think I'm going to put repro tripods on my 65, even though they didn't come on them originally.
Are you looking for a fog lamp that looks right on a vintage truck or just looking for a good fog lamp in general?

archaeology_student · 02-07-2007, 12:17 AM

Like what you said

Original!

Shearpin · 02-07-2007, 09:28 AM

I have a set of Sylvania Silverstars in my Series III SWB. They produce a bright white light with a useful beam pattern. Install is a simple bulb swap. I've found the beam pattern to be every bit as good as the Hella's I used prior.

Sylvania's are easy to find at local retailers, cheaper, and they don't fill with water when submerged like Hella's. The water can be easily drained from the Hella's but it will stain the reflector rendering them useless.

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

cellulararrest · 02-07-2007, 12:10 PM

Moved to series discussion.

archaeology_student · 02-07-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

The APC stuff looks to 'ricey' on a Series. I think I'm going to put repro tripods on my 65, even though they didn't come on them originally.
Are you looking for a fog lamp that looks right on a vintage truck or just looking for a good fog lamp in general?

Muddy, would you happen to have a picture of the repro tripods? I'd love to see what they look like.

archaeology_student · 02-08-2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

The APC stuff looks to 'ricey' on a Series. I think I'm going to put repro tripods on my 65, even though they didn't come on them originally.
Are you looking for a fog lamp that looks right on a vintage truck or just looking for a good fog lamp in general?

Muddy, would you happen to have a picture of the repro tripods? I'd love to see what they look like.

02-06-2007, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
archaeology_student Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Vancouver, B.C., CANADA Posts: 159 Gallery: 7	Series III headlight upgrades or replacements Hi, I did a search and did not find what I was looking for, unless I missed it. I was wondering what would be required to upgrade/replace the stock headlights in my Series III 88" to something that is comparable to the headlights of today? Is it a simple swap of the sealed unit, or would it require some extra wiring? Oh, if anyone has added foglights to their Series III/II I would love to hear what kind, and how they have performed. If you could provide links it would be appreciated Thank you __________________ Yup, I run BioDiesel in my Series MSN Blog with LR info and Photos

02-06-2007, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 790 Gallery: 0	5 minute job, buy a set of Hella Vision Plus headlamps and plug them in. I did and I love them, WAY better than the old sealed beams. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

02-06-2007, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	What he said __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-06-2007, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hillbilly Raider Hillbilly Raider Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Sussex UK Posts: 256 Gallery: 0	Lazer blue are the way to go __________________ A not quite over the HILLbilly WWW.ALPINEROVERS.COM

02-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
archaeology_student Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Vancouver, B.C., CANADA Posts: 159 Gallery: 7	Just look at my avatar image... should be equivalent to the smile on my face right about now Thank you __________________ Yup, I run BioDiesel in my Series MSN Blog with LR info and Photos

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02-06-2007, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	lazer blue... LOL. Wal Mart, here I come! LOL FWIW- blue headlamps are quite possibly the worst thing you can do for visibility. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-06-2007, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hillbilly Raider Hillbilly Raider Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Sussex UK Posts: 256 Gallery: 0	Laser Blue,(Bulbs) is just a name, and not actually "BLUE" in color!! They are just a brighter pure white light instead of the usual yellowie white as standard. Halfords motor factors £10 each, lasting very well, now in the 7-8 year on the truck.! WALMART? how common.! __________________ A not quite over the HILLbilly WWW.ALPINEROVERS.COM

02-06-2007, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
archaeology_student Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Vancouver, B.C., CANADA Posts: 159 Gallery: 7	I made a mistake by posting in the series forum asking about fog lights; Mods, please excuse the double posting. Can anyone recomend fog lights they have used for a Series Rover? Are there any recomendations that would be a good brand as well as a good look? __________________ Yup, I run BioDiesel in my Series MSN Blog with LR info and Photos

02-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
rqwilliamsjr Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Prattville, Al Posts: 72 Gallery: 0	Go to Auto zone and get the APC sealed lenses and H4 bulbs. The whole thing took 10 minutes in total for my RRC __________________ I love Range Rovers 1997 4.6 HSE Special Vehicles Concept Borla Exhaust HID headlight conversion K40 built in radar detector 1989 RRC Country Borla Exhaust BFG All-terrains Big Ass Rack in the back H4 Conversion kit and bright lights!

02-06-2007, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	The APC stuff looks to 'ricey' on a Series. I think I'm going to put repro tripods on my 65, even though they didn't come on them originally. Are you looking for a fog lamp that looks right on a vintage truck or just looking for a good fog lamp in general? __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-07-2007, 12:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
archaeology_student Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Vancouver, B.C., CANADA Posts: 159 Gallery: 7	Like what you said Original! __________________ Yup, I run BioDiesel in my Series MSN Blog with LR info and Photos

02-07-2007, 09:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Shearpin Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 23 Gallery: 0	I have a set of Sylvania Silverstars in my Series III SWB. They produce a bright white light with a useful beam pattern. Install is a simple bulb swap. I've found the beam pattern to be every bit as good as the Hella's I used prior. Sylvania's are easy to find at local retailers, cheaper, and they don't fill with water when submerged like Hella's. The water can be easily drained from the Hella's but it will stain the reflector rendering them useless. Henry www.4x4freedom.com

02-07-2007, 12:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	Moved to series discussion. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

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