Petrolhead Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 While loking for a LED High Level Brake Lights I came accross these LED replacement bulbs here Any good? On the subject of hight level lights I see Car Builder do some 48 LED strips, do you thing No More Nails would be OK the glue it to the back of the top bar of my roll cage? ----- My site----- Edited by - petrolhead on 8 Nov 2009 13:29:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 These from Maplin are very good, but you'll need to make up a bracket to fix them, and add a resistor - 22 ohm 3 watt, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 The ones linked in the first post don't look good for a Seven, as most of the LEDs would face sideways once fitted in a standard CC rear lamp unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 DoooooooooH! Of course 😳 My site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Although expensive, the SVC LED units are excellent (Rob Grigbsy has them). The only problemette is that the mount for them is a bit ugly and not in keeping with a Caterham. Fortunately, they're almost exact visual replicas of the rear lights on my Westie, so I might fit a set to that 😬 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Ecosse™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Our very own Adam Parsons [Cambs] makes PCB conversions for std Cat rear lights that hold over 40 LEDs they are cracking piece of kit But require some soldering to install. 😬 jj MTM , N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. 240BHP 1900cc K Series 40th Anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Can you advise contact details please ? edit ... in response to the top post above ... I used a bead a black silicone sealant either side of the high level brake light unit I attached under the roll bar. Held it in place with masking tape while the sealant cured. Edited by - Stationary M25 Traveller on 8 Nov 2009 18:45:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Myles, I was not thinking of replaing the lights and light block. Johnty, I forgotten about Adams light. Will post on Tour7 Sm25T I will get more info re rear leds replacements. From memory this was a circuit board that replaces the stop/tail bulbs So, did you use the same Car Building light unit here? ----- My site----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Visit 7 tweeks for a comprehensive supply of such bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Visit 7 tweeks for a comprehensive supply of such bulbs Non of which are 'E' marked and so are not legal for use on UK roads - as it now states on the website. Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Myles, for the Westfield you might want to have a look at Plays-Kool Motorsport here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Akroyd Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I bought the LED bulbs from seven tweeks, not sure why they are Illegal? I don't think its possible to buy them legally!! I doubt anyone would know and I think the clear R500 lenses are illegal anyhow. Does anyone know of legal offset stop tail LEDS? the biggest problem I find with the LEDS especially with clear clusters ( and I've noticed this on Passats and Range Rover fitted with similar) that you can't see them in the sunlight!! C7 WEA 1.6K DVA Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have the 7Tweeks lenses and LED bulbs in my 7 - went straight through its MOT a couple of months ago without any issues and have had traffic police comment on the look of the car - not a single comment about not being legal. Green/Yellow 2006 1.6K Roadsport SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Non of which are 'E' marked and so are not legal for use on UK roads - as it now states on the website.Assuming that worries you 😬 My site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Doesn't worry me as I don't use them, my post was simply to make other club members aware that they are not street legal in the UK, and in the event if a rear end shunt you may find yourself in hot water....... as did a guy I know. SVC do full replacement light which are approved though and should (i haven't tried yet) fit over the OE CC mounting holes, seem to rememenber they were £95 when I was looking at them at Stoneleigh. Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gay7 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hmm, interesting. Do the bulbs really get an 'E' mark? The lens I can understand... I've also easily passed an MoT with my boards installed, without a second glance. It would really be a shame if improving the woefully inadequate standrd trailer lights in this way was going to cause anyone problems. It means you've got more chance of actually being seen, which can only be a good thing, IMHO. Thanks for the comment on my boards, Johnty. Strictly speaking, you don't need to solder to fit them - it's just that you were assembling your own! :-) Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 S M25 T Spoke to lad who makes them and at the mo there is a bit of a backlog ----- My site----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Anyone spotted a post from Miles recently where he has NOT mentioned his bloody Westie ?? 😬 😬 😬 Edited to note I just changed from Anorak to Windbag Steve Now with DVA Power! 191bhp and 150.9 lbft torque. My Pictures Edited by - Steve T on 12 Nov 2009 22:21:56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ahhhhhhhhhh, the change, congrats Yes, I have noticed he gets they westie word in wherever possible 😬 My site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 How come he can still post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Adam (Gay7), Would it be possible to order some PCBs? What LEDs do you use? 2 pin or 4 pin Ultrabrights? I am pretty handy with a soldering iron Cheers, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 How come he can still post?What do you mean ----- My site----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyboy Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 How come he can still post? He's paid his 40 notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Pearce Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 He might have paid but he is still a splitter Or was it just his cam belt that split? (Seriously though Myles, did you ever discover the cause? Did I pick up a hint that JJ has disposed of the melted cheese?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 I would just put it that his swings both ways 😬 My site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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