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LED Lighting for SS and MkIV Jaguars
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:43 am    Post subject: LED Lighting for SS and MkIV Jaguars Reply with quote

I have added a page to my website on this topic.

http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk/LED%20Lighting.htm

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like, I know maybe not everyone will but if it improves waht was already there and the operation of teh vehicle generally, then I would say, why not. I have failed miserably on LEDs in much more modern cars, so might cometo you for advice at some stage Peter Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Modern cars with alternators don't really have a need to save on electrical loads but old cars with not very clever control boxes can cause anxiety in the hours of darkness.

I dislike seeing any modern accessories in old cars but I take a more relaxed attitude to unseen modernities such as synthetic oils and LED lamps.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Following on from my flashing LED rear lamps I have added flashing LEDs to the front. I never use the fog lamps so I have copied the 1950s Rolls Royce and Bentley cars by using them as indicator lamps. https://youtu.be/ojxUlLjZNiw

For the rears see: http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk/LED%20Lighting.htm

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are very effective, Peter. I think someone suggested having the trafficators flash at the same speed as the front and rears but I can't remember who/where?

Personally, I think they are just fine.

I doubt I could have done it.

A very neat job and a big improvement in safety. Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Ray, When I showed the video to my wife she said "I don't know what I'd think if I saw that. Possibly just a faulty fog lamp."

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's just silly.

I would think you just had big indicators. Razz
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:20 am    Post subject: Flashers Reply with quote

Better to have bigger lights that are easily seen than some of the silly small ones I have seen on some old cars.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

peter scott wrote:
Following on from my flashing LED rear lamps I have added flashing LEDs to the front. I never use the fog lamps so I have copied the 1950s Rolls Royce and Bentley cars by using them as indicator lamps. https://youtu.be/ojxUlLjZNiw

For the rears see: http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk/LED%20Lighting.htm

Peter


I like very much the idea of the rear flashing indicators in the back window of your car. I edit Floating Power, the magazine of the Traction Owners Club and we are encouraging Citroen Traction owners to install visible indicators as a safety measure. (Slough cars have semaphores). I wonder if I could pinch your photograph to illustrate the item. The rear window of a Traction is very similar to JVS 620.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, of course. Feel free to copy photos or videos.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you. I'll mention you in despatches (as well as the forum)
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I purchased the complete set of bulbs for my S1 E-type, having awaited the launch of the bulbs for the PL700 headlights. Very pleased with most of the bulbs (especially dashboard) but the headlight ones were a complete failure.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, headlamps are difficult as most of the LED types have distributed emitting surfaces rather than the more confined filaments of halogen bulbs so focus is not as good. My own requirement was more to give visibility to other road users rather than to give me a clear view in the dark. The LED headlamp bulbs that I fitted are still OK for driving around in the dark but they certainly aren't as good as the filament lamps.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When Halogen lamps came on the market everyone raved about them.

What has changed?
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's not a lot wrong with halogens but with the nasty move from when everyone just used side lights in built-up areas to using headlamps they take an awful lot of amps from the poor old dynamo. LED headlamps let you use them in towns without taxing the charging system.

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