Headlight Upgrade needed - Land Rovers Only

OkieRover · 09-15-2006, 08:38 AM

So what did you do to upgrade your headlights?
These stock ones suck.

Funrover · 09-15-2006, 08:44 AM

for your RRC?

sevenrover · 09-15-2006, 09:35 AM

I went with the H4 IPF headlights. They weren't too expensive and they have plenty of bulb options. I got them From GBR.

Funrover · 09-15-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenrover

I went with the H4 IPF headlights. They weren't too expensive and they have plenty of bulb options. I got them From GBR.

How do you like those? I am thinking about doing the same with some PIAA bulbs!!

sevenrover · 09-15-2006, 09:57 AM

They are absolutely awesome. We have them on every one of our Series, and Range Rovers, the way they fit in the buckets is perfect. I haven't had any problems with them.

daway · 09-15-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenrover

They are absolutely awesome. We have them on every one of our Series, and Range Rovers, the way they fit in the buckets is perfect. I haven't had any problems with them.

do u have to do any converting of wires w/ the IPF H4s. were did u get yours? i am looking around for a pair. r the syvania silverstar replacement bulbs good and they r a H4 that can work w/ ipf h4s?

sevenrover · 09-15-2006, 10:18 AM

I got mine from Bill at Great Basin. And no, you don't need to modify the harness until you start getting higher wattage bulbs like 100/130's. I am not sure about the silverstars, I haven't really looked at them. I am running the IPF white max 55/60. And I love every everything about that setup

daway · 09-15-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenrover

I got mine from Bill at Great Basin. And no, you don't need to modify the harness until you start getting higher wattage bulbs like 100/130's. I am not sure about the silverstars, I haven't really looked at them. I am running the IPF white max 55/60. And I love every everything about that setup

thanks alot. also r the IPF better then the hella vision plus headlights. they r the same price and i think the hellas r H4 to. and what did u pay for them. i looked at the site (GBR) and they didnot have prices next to them?

sevenrover · 09-15-2006, 10:29 AM

I like the IPF's more, my uncle has the hellas on his 85 and they get some moisture build up sometimes. But, I like the way the IPF's put out the light. It might be just me, but I think the beams are different. So whichever. But I would go IPF.

daway · 09-15-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenrover

I like the IPF's more, my uncle has the hellas on his 85 and they get some moisture build up sometimes. But, I like the way the IPF's put out the light. It might be just me, but I think the beams are different. So whichever. But I would go IPF.

thanks again. i will try them out. nice set up on your rrc!!

FlyWheel · 09-15-2006, 10:42 AM

OKIEROVER.....
I am not certain if your headlights are similar to the DII. In my case I found the white Sylvania bulbs at Discount Auto (or Pep Boys) were a nice improvement over stock.....Hope this helps.

Disco Mike · 09-15-2006, 10:43 AM

For those of you that might have a D2 and want more light, buy a set of Hella H4 85/100, they are so much better then the 55/65 from the factory and are close enough to legal that noone will say anything. Hey at $12 a piece they are great and no wiring is needed.
Mike

OkieRover · 09-15-2006, 11:05 AM

This was indeed for my RRC.
I guess it's IPF H4's from Great Basin.
Thanks.

p76rangie · 09-15-2006, 09:31 PM

Cibie inserts are an excellent light. If you want to upgrade globes as well, go for IPF X51 H4 globes.

Ian

RR5L · 09-16-2006, 01:12 AM

Whilst you might be able to run these combinations of inserts and bulbs with your current wiring, I reckon upgrading your wiring loom with a heavier guage wire and some relays is worth the little money and effort involoved even with the original candle sticks will burn brighter.

09-15-2006, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	I went with the H4 IPF headlights. They weren't too expensive and they have plenty of bulb options. I got them From GBR. __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

09-15-2006, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	They are absolutely awesome. We have them on every one of our Series, and Range Rovers, the way they fit in the buckets is perfect. I haven't had any problems with them. __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

09-15-2006, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	I got mine from Bill at Great Basin. And no, you don't need to modify the harness until you start getting higher wattage bulbs like 100/130's. I am not sure about the silverstars, I haven't really looked at them. I am running the IPF white max 55/60. And I love every everything about that setup __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

09-15-2006, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	I like the IPF's more, my uncle has the hellas on his 85 and they get some moisture build up sometimes. But, I like the way the IPF's put out the light. It might be just me, but I think the beams are different. So whichever. But I would go IPF. __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

09-15-2006, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
FlyWheel Proud to be an Infidel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,136 Gallery: 0	OKIEROVER..... I am not certain if your headlights are similar to the DII. In my case I found the white Sylvania bulbs at Discount Auto (or Pep Boys) were a nice improvement over stock.....Hope this helps. __________________ 2001 Disco SE7 .......eventually they will run out of suicide bombers.....

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09-15-2006, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,167 Gallery: 0	For those of you that might have a D2 and want more light, buy a set of Hella H4 85/100, they are so much better then the 55/65 from the factory and are close enough to legal that noone will say anything. Hey at $12 a piece they are great and no wiring is needed. Mike

09-15-2006, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,960 Gallery: 0	Cibie inserts are an excellent light. If you want to upgrade globes as well, go for IPF X51 H4 globes. Ian

09-16-2006, 01:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
RR5L Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 26 Gallery: 0	Whilst you might be able to run these combinations of inserts and bulbs with your current wiring, I reckon upgrading your wiring loom with a heavier guage wire and some relays is worth the little money and effort involoved even with the original candle sticks will burn brighter. __________________ Regards Rob 92 RR 5L 77 RR 3.5L

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