Recommended side light bulbs

Robti · 13th February 2019, 08:38

As above one popped last night so looking to order a pair, so any good ones to go for ?
Thanks

Bogbrush82 · 13th February 2019, 10:57

I went LED with mine. Perfectly legal, and they don't suffer from degradation of the orange coating.

stevestrat · 13th February 2019, 11:09

If you're going down the LED route remember you need canbus friendly ones.

Lord of Hog · 13th February 2019, 11:45

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

If you're going down the LED route remember you need canbus friendly ones.

And pay the money for decent ones otherwise they don't last long.

Gigagator · 13th February 2019, 12:06

If you're not wanting to go down the LED route I can suggest these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005OK4PR0

Fitted to mine in November 2018 so can't vouch for bulb life yet but they seem good bulbs.

Obviously not as white as LED's or HID's but then you'll never get that with this type of bulb anyway. Decent enough though.

suzublu · 13th February 2019, 12:23

I've got a pair of these fitted for any led bulbs. Works well.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W5W-501-T...HBsJ:rk:7:pf:0

Bogbrush82 · 13th February 2019, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

I went LED with mine. Perfectly legal, and they don't suffer from degradation of the orange coating.

Yep, 6 months on and still not flickering

*Edit - that was Dad - He posted using my account by accident.

Time Searcher · 15th February 2019, 13:59

The ones in my ZT-T, purchased new in 2006 (built 2005) now 60,500 miles on the clock - neither has needed to be replaced

Lucky I guess...

mininuts · 15th February 2019, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Robti

As above one popped last night so looking to order a pair, so any good ones to go for ?
Thanks

I put a pair of these in our Freelander 2 after them being recommended on one of the FL2 pages. They really are bright and top quality.....not cheap but, proper kit. After trying loads of £4.99ers with disappointing results, these are well worth the money.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Prem...-/322538545617

BUT.......tried to fit them in my ZTT and they’re slightly too long to get the angle required to push them into the hole

I’m thinking they will go in with the headlamp removed......bit of a faff but, if they last for years, it’s something I will do. Just using our FL2 as a test mule

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Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	I went LED with mine. Perfectly legal, and they don't suffer from degradation of the orange coating. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,473 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	If you're going down the LED route remember you need canbus friendly ones. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	If you're not wanting to go down the LED route I can suggest these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005OK4PR0 Fitted to mine in November 2018 so can't vouch for bulb life yet but they seem good bulbs. Obviously not as white as LED's or HID's but then you'll never get that with this type of bulb anyway. Decent enough though. Last edited by Gigagator; 13th February 2019 at 12:10..

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,918 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I've got a pair of these fitted for any led bulbs. Works well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W5W-501-T...HBsJ:rk:7:pf:0 Last edited by suzublu; 13th February 2019 at 12:26..

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Time Searcher Loves to post ZT-T+ 120 MkII XPwr Grey Commission # 31647 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tomar, C. Portugal Posts: 442 Thanks: 149 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	The ones in my ZT-T, purchased new in 2006 (built 2005) now 60,500 miles on the clock - neither has needed to be replaced Lucky I guess...