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Feb 02, 2016 6:50 pm
Feb 02, 2016 6:50 pm
Subject: Re: Converting original P80 Lamps for use today?
For my P100S I converted to double dip LED lights - low current, minimal heat and a much whiter light (although I accept not everyone likes the whiter rather than yellow light). The LED lamps do need to be focussed and I am able to drive at night in reasonable safety - at speed you will need modern spot lamps in my view although there are a number of options that do not look too much out of place. Dynamo Conversions provided the LED Bulbs http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com If you need restoration of the reflectors and general advice there is Genius of the Lamp and VHR Restoration. Originally on main beam you had two lamps on - for dip the the near side extinguished and the offside dipped towards the verge - that is now illegal! (and not advised) converting to double dip is straightforward using a double contact bulb holder (Paul Beck) I did have halogen bulbs for a time but I found the heat generated melted the plastic in the bulb holders - hence the attraction of LEDs. Hope that helps.
For my P100S I converted to double dip LED lights - low current, minimal heat and a much whiter light (although I accept not everyone likes the whiter rather than yellow light). The LED lamps do need to be focussed and I am able to drive at night in reasonable safety - at speed you will need modern spot lamps in my view although there are a number of options that do not look too much out of place. Dynamo Conversions provided the LED Bulbs http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com If you need restoration of the reflectors and general advice there is Genius of the Lamp and VHR Restoration. Originally on main beam you had two lamps on - for dip the the near side extinguished and the offside dipped towards the verge - that is now illegal! (and not advised) converting to double dip is straightforward using a double contact bulb holder (Paul Beck) I did have halogen bulbs for a time but I found the heat generated melted the plastic in the bulb holders - hence the attraction of LEDs. Hope that helps.