Will7 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 HiI have a 2016 7 SV with standard headlights and find them hopeless at night!Apart from the very expensive factory LED upgrade, is there another route members have tried to improve the lighting? Not sure whether it is just bulbs or if the 5 3/4 inch lens needs swapping out too?Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petethediesel Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Talk to Dave Gemzoe Motorport. He has researched many bulb solutions and sells the best option for about £35 a pair, Tel no 07884 432125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted September 8, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted September 8, 2019 I just popped in a set of 150% 'Night Breaker' H4 bulbs....what a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I put in a pair of Philips Xtreme H4 +130%. Very effective. (I have the 7" SVC stainless lamps.)JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony1956 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Cibies https://www.demon-tweeks.com/eu/cibie-5-3-4-inch-e-approved-headlight-conversions-241961/about £50 quid each for the 5”, Lenses. I found the switch from Wipac Caterham standard made a big difference. I explored bulbs but gave up because of shorter life experience. Some years ago now. I use 7”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire West AR Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/5-34-led-headlamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Another vote for Cibies, although I use the 7" ... But compared to the standard Wipac they were night and day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Reeves Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 micro 28mm LED side repeaters clear lens amber lighthttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-28mm-LED-Side-Repeaters-Clear-Lens-Amber-Light-PAIR/272081074615?epid=1352409837&hash=item3f594bb9b7:g:xHIAAOSwSdZWdB8ETo fit in the side of the headlamp bowl and no need for repeaters on the wings.Having seen this set up at Jack Webbs I have to say its nice...I think the headlamps are £200 a pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 LED Setup £200/pair....https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/LED-Headlight-Units-Pair-with-DRL-and-Turn-signal-p148943290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will7 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Thanks guys - the Jack Webb ones could be the best option I'm thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Dave Gemzoe’s LEDs v nigh t breaker H4 bulbs what’s more they have a great light pattern and the sailed through the MOT . The tester said that many fail because they are bright but have a scattered light pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will7 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Are those LEDs £35 a pair?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Yep a steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Nick, got a link? Are they just a bulb change or is anything else needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just a change , Dave did the research so I’d go through him . it’s just a quick change they are better than the others I tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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