H4 LED globes

[UncleFrosty]

Hi @dom14.
Can't remember the wattage. May have been the one you quoted, but low beam was atrocious, so was probably xxx/55.
On the 6000k "brightness" - lumens are your measure, not Kelvin. K is the theoretical colour of light produced by a matt black (insert substance that I've forgotten here) at that temp. More a measure of colour than brightness.
FWIW - I've changed our non-patrol back from the Philips 5000Ks i put in as they were actually worse for brightness than the Narva Plus120s in there now, which are much further down the colour-temp scale, but must be higher lumens. I have the benefit of H4s - not sure what's available with sealed beams.

[Throbbinhood]

I use these which work really well, I'm very happy with them. Still using the stock loom, apparently will get better output if I upgrade but it's good enough for me.

https://www.powerbulbs.com/au/produc...on-130-h7-twin

[dom14]

I use these which work really well, I'm very happy with them. Still using the stock loom, apparently will get better output if I upgrade but it's good enough for me.

https://www.powerbulbs.com/au/produc...on-130-h7-twin

By stock loom, did you mean the factory loom without relays?!
Can it actually handle amps that high?
Where did you get the lenses from? 'Cos the stock headlamps are sealed ones.
I'm guessing they are high temp resistant?

You can do the conversion by buying the raw material from Jcar electronics. The conduit, relay, higher amp wires & connectors shouldn't cost much. We only have to wire it up between the battery & headlamps, don't we?
I reckon it can be done fairly quickly if we have the raw material ready.
I already have all the bits and pieces in a box, except globes. (I'm waiting for them to arrive).
Of course, a better, high temp resistance lens make a real difference I think.
I'm bit concerned whether the higher wattage globes will cook the lenses.
I'm starting with 100w ones, and see how it goes.

[dom14]

i'm running the blue plus 90 http://www.narva.com.au/products/bro...ormance-globes

Yeah, but those are 24v ones. Good for 24v diesel Patrols.

[garett]

Yeah, but those are 24v ones. Good for 24v diesel Patrols.

nah they are older version in 12V 55/60w h4's did a h4 conversion on the mav. used narva reflectors, looked at some nice adr approved led 7 inch rounds but at 500 bucks a pop....
i make all my lighting looms myself from relays and wire. its pretty easy,

[Throbbinhood]

By stock loom, did you mean the factory loom without relays?!
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Yeah factory loom, seems to be handling it fine. They draw the same amp's as normal globes.

For the reflectors, i got mine from qikazz 4x4 and camping. They were cheap, look good and work well.

[dom14]

Yeah factory loom, seems to be handling it fine. They draw the same amp's as normal globes.

For the reflectors, i got mine from qikazz 4x4 and camping. They were cheap, look good and work well.

Ok, cool. I've been warned about factory loom getting cooked & the switch as well. That's why I've been avoiding globes any brighter on the factory setting.
I would say wire up a new loom & relay when you get a chance. It's good insurance if you're planning to go on longer trips.
Cheers

[GeeYou8]

I had an ex NT government GQ many years ago, when it blew a bulb I found it had 90/140w bulbs, sealed beams had been replaced with H4 reflectors & upgraded loom with 1 relay for low beam & 2x for high beam. They were illegal I know, but when you dipped your lights you could still see. I also found that if you used the high beams of rough roads or off road the bulbs would blow, the filaments must be more fragile, I drove home one night with one low beam & no high beam.
Graham

[dom14]

I had an ex NT government GQ many years ago, when it blew a bulb I found it had 90/140w bulbs, sealed beams had been replaced with H4 reflectors & upgraded loom with 1 relay for low beam & 2x for high beam. They were illegal I know, but when you dipped your lights you could still see. I also found that if you used the high beams of rough roads or off road the bulbs would blow, the filaments must be more fragile, I drove home one night with one low beam & no high beam.
Graham

Yeah, I carry normal 60W spares all the time in the car.
I'm putting in 100W ones with a new loom.
Do you need to have three relays? Probably a better insurance on high amps?

Why are they illegal(90/140w)??!! If you adjust the low/high beam direction according to the brightness of the globes, it should be ok with the law, you reckon?!!