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Location: south newton
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Here are the same lights now I can see what they are complaining about mind you it is in the confines of a driveway.
What do you think?
pete truckle
7th Oct 2022 9:28 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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Way too bright ! I would get seriously pixxex off following those
These are mine at night, photo makes them look brighter than they actually are.
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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7th Oct 2022 10:50 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Wonder if there’s a set standard for taillight brightness as indeed can often see lights that look like the fogs are on , wonder if u could get a cheap light meter , at least then I suppose u have an accurate reading
See powerful have incorporated there 15 ohm resister into the loom itself and not the light
7th Oct 2022 11:14 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Trucks wrote:
Wait till dark and I will post up a picture so as to get a better perspective.
Just looking at a dark tint to apply but looks like a specialist job to do so as not to get any creases looks like the windscreen tint you can buy.,any thoughts.
Anyone used the tint spray I have also been looking at ?
Never know it might just be a case of them sending out new looms with the capacitor incorporated
Hope ur able to get it resolved easily , plus saw this out of interest with the different method
7th Oct 2022 11:30 pm
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1820
gstuart wrote:
Wonder if there’s a set standard for taillight brightness as indeed can often see lights that look like the fogs are on ,
There are E or CE markings for this, meaning they have an approved standard…
Trouble is with all those cheap chinese crap around (who illegally put E or CE markings on their products) that you can nor rely on just the marking….
A british or eu reseller is not a guarantee for legal lights i am afraid… genuine brand stuff is though… (or should be if not copied)Best regards
Harold
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8th Oct 2022 12:23 am
Pete K
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It’s not very easy to measure the brightness of leds.
8th Oct 2022 6:26 am
Trucks
Member Since: 30 Nov 2019
Location: south newton
Posts: 375
Thanks all
Iam going to swop them back for the original ones today as I am for a week so to avoid any road rage .
I have looked at the spray method and some say at least 10 coats are needed to get a decent colour also some have said that the spray is not UV resistant and discolours and flakes.
I have gone for the wrap options which seems a good option as the lights have a good consistent shape and no indents or other fancy design patterns patterns to crease up the wrap.
Only eleven quid on Amazon so it's worth the try.
Watch this space either a cock up or a satisfactory results will be the outcome.
Will post post pictures when done either way
Thanks again
Petepete truckle
8th Oct 2022 8:38 am
Trucks
Member Since: 30 Nov 2019
Location: south newton
Posts: 375
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I have just noticed on the receipt that the lights are for a discovery 4 with resistors,perhaps that's why they are too bright on my D3/04 🤔
Anyways put original ones back on now and to be honest they look much better,might sell the upgraded lights on here.pete truckle
That's exactly what you would fit to a D3. It needs the resistors to fool it into thinking incandescent bulbs are fitted..
Dean
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8th Oct 2022 9:35 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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I wonder if the wrong LED's have been installed in the sidelights ring during manufacture? Looks like brake light brightness.
Definitely would be asking Powerful to comment. They will probably swap them for a new set.Richard
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8th Oct 2022 9:51 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
It does say in the receipt +fit resistors...
did you fit these? Are the resistors present?
They are hugely bright! You can defo get these to work... they just need to be fed the correct current.A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
Probably just send a new set? You can use these as disco (teque) lights in your garage..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
8th Oct 2022 10:09 am
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1820
Trucks wrote:
to be honest they look much better,
the first models D3 are soooo pretty by themselves .....
like a RR classic, only the first ones are considered "the real deal" by many...... the early D3 only needs some time.... Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
8th Oct 2022 10:11 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15235
rrhool wrote:
I wonder if the wrong LED's have been installed in the sidelights ring during manufacture? Looks like brake light brightness.
Definitely would be asking Powerful to comment. They will probably swap them for a new set.
Agree, I’d get on to Powerful and demand a replacement or refund.
Because …… if you took your Disco for an MOT, it would fail.
You’d also run the risk of being pulled over by the police and charged.
So clearly they “are not fit for purpose”
8th Oct 2022 11:22 am
Dondiddy
Member Since: 26 Dec 2019
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 307
He`s had them fitted for a couple of years so presumably they have passed an MOT or 2!
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