Mudski GU Build Thread

[PeeBee]

It is amazing the way technology has progressed. Previously, say 10 yrs ago the only way to get higher output with halogen was to go higher wattage. I used to run 55/100, then 90/130 without any on-coming traffic flashing because they were aligned correctly. The clarity on wet roads was my focus. I moved to HID then LED globes, now with LED sealed inserts from JTX that are ADR approved and have a lifetime guarantee for failure or damage - yep, break them and they are replaced. I dont think they are as good as the 90/130's but changed them out for engineering and happy to stay with them

[BrazilianY60]

Uhm... Where is this rubber hose?

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[BrazilianY60]

It is amazing the way technology has progressed. Previously, say 10 yrs ago the only way to get higher output with halogen was to go higher wattage. I used to run 55/100, then 90/130 without any on-coming traffic flashing because they were aligned correctly. The clarity on wet roads was my focus. I moved to HID then LED globes, now with LED sealed inserts from JTX that are ADR approved and have a lifetime guarantee for failure or damage - yep, break them and they are replaced. I dont think they are as good as the 90/130's but changed them out for engineering and happy to stay with them

How does this sealed inserts look like?

[mudski]

It is amazing the way technology has progressed. Previously, say 10 yrs ago the only way to get higher output with halogen was to go higher wattage. I used to run 55/100, then 90/130 without any on-coming traffic flashing because they were aligned correctly. The clarity on wet roads was my focus. I moved to HID then LED globes, now with LED sealed inserts from JTX that are ADR approved and have a lifetime guarantee for failure or damage - yep, break them and they are replaced. I dont think they are as good as the 90/130's but changed them out for engineering and happy to stay with them

Yes, but unfortunately there is no ADR approved HID or LED globes for the GU Patrols. I may still go down the LED path, but I will wait to see how these new globes go first.

[PeeBee]

Gottcha, yes the HID are not approved globes full stop, but the 7" round inserts are. PLOD may try to disagree but they are stamped on the light and VASS approved.

[mudski]

Gottcha, yes the HID are not approved globes full stop, but the 7" round inserts are. PLOD may try to disagree but they are stamped on the light and VASS approved.

Yep. Good for GQ owners. Us GU owners either have to run the gauntlet with illegal HIDs or LEDs, or stick with candles.


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[mudski]

How does this sealed inserts look like?

Just a few of what is available...
https://view.publitas.com/bwi/narva-...-20/page/40-41
https://view.publitas.com/bwi/narva-...-20/page/38-39

[mudski]

Well after maybe 10 years I reconnected the water in fuel sensor. The wires busted so long ago I just left it, out of sight out of mind.

All fixed!





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[mudski]

So I bought a new reverse light from Paul @Lights ; just fitted it and Ho Lee Chit. Bright!





And that’s out of my garage!


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[mudski]

@PeeBee ;
Who did your rear chop? Since I have come to the reality that that a Y62 is out of the question. I figured I might make this Patrol into a full on tourer possibly, depending on costs. So the research will start from now I guess.
Plus I want to change out the seats too also. But that’s another story…


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