HOW TO; Convert Angel Eyes to BRIGHT LED's

[Ducklakeview]

Brilliant - Literally

Mike

 

[Mangozac]

Wow that looks to be a significant improvement! Is it an even illumination though? No large decrease in brightness as the distance around the ring from the bulb increases? Computer doesn't detect any bulb issues?

 

[Ducklakeview]

Wow that looks to be a significant improvement! Is it an even illumination though? No large decrease in brightness as the distance around the ring from the bulb increases? Computer doesn't detect any bulb issues?

Nice and even. They are 200 lumen compared to the 40 or so of the standard bulb. No errors.

Mike

 

[Mangozac]

Wow that looks to be a significant improvement! Is it an even illumination though? No large decrease in brightness as the distance around the ring from the bulb increases? Computer doesn't detect any bulb issues?

Nice and even. They are 200 lumen compared to the 40 or so of the standard bulb. No errors.

Mike

Sounds perfect - I'm going to have to give this a go too! Thanks for sharing, Mike!

 

[philbo909]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

 

[Ducklakeview]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Yup, was well aware of that, however I had these LED's lying around, and I wanted something brighter, so it was a no-brainer, no cost job.

Mike

 

[Mangozac]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Have you or anybody else tested a bulb like you linked?

 

[Ducklakeview]

My experience of unbranded eBay bulbs is that they are usually rubbish and don't last..

My reasoning on these is that if Halfords see fit to give them a 5 year warranty, the failure rate must be very low.


Mike

 

[Mangozac]

My experience of unbranded eBay bulbs is that they are usually rubbish and don't last..

My reasoning on these is that if Halfords see fit to give them a 5 year warranty, the failure rate must be very low.

That's a fair call. But if a quality BA9 bulb is easier to retrofit than your option (which you yourself said was done simply because you already had some of the W5W bulbs) then it's surely the optimal solution?

 

[philbo909]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Have you or anybody else tested a bulb like you linked?

Yeh, I've had the bulb I linked in for a year now and not had an issue, like Mike says it doesn't have five year warranty, but for the low price it's worth it imo! Much better than buying a £30 whole new side Light unit like bmw intended

 

[Mangozac]

Yeh, I've had the bulb I linked in for a year now and not had an issue, like Mike says it doesn't have five year warranty, but for the low price it's worth it imo! Much better than buying a £30 whole new side Light unit like bmw intended

Cheers but I was more interested in the light quality (brightness, illumination evenness, colour)

 

[philbo909]

Yeh, I've had the bulb I linked in for a year now and not had an issue, like Mike says it doesn't have five year warranty, but for the low price it's worth it imo! Much better than buying a £30 whole new side Light unit like bmw intended

Cheers but I was more interested in the light quality (brightness, illumination evenness, colour)

I'll take a picture for you tonight

 

[philbo909]

Cheers but I was more interested in the light quality (brightness, illumination evenness, colour)

Hope this helps, definitely seem dimmer than I remember them being when the xenons are on too

 

[Mangozac]

Cheers but I was more interested in the light quality (brightness, illumination evenness, colour)

Hope this helps, definitely seem dimmer than I remember them being when the xenons are on too

Cheers mate! I've got some eBay units on the way so we'll see how the go

 

[85genius]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Just wanted to check did these need coding out or completely error free?

 

[Ducklakeview]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Just wanted to check did these need coding out or completely error free?

Unsure on the eBay ones but mine were fine with no errors.

Mike

 

[Markos_Z4]

i've changed the lamp but not break it like you did . . .just cut it open with a knife oke:

 

[Markos_Z4]

buy this one perfect fit just make small a small cut on both sides and slide it in !

 

[philbo909]

not to rain on your parade mike, but if you drill two small holes, the light can come out as a bayonet. Then replace with a bayonet led, saves on dremeling/soldering
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BA9S-CAR-BULBS-LED-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-6-SMD-XENON-WHITE-233-T4W-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB/271892115025?var=570728365295&epid=1441719825&hash=item3f4e086e51:m:mybGIYmDgKAt968Mkocsn1w

Just wanted to check did these need coding out or completely error free?

Sorry I missed this, I coded out the lights when the sidelight initially broke. Not sure if I coded the warning back in when fitting them

 

[Mangozac]

So I tried out a similar bulb to what Philbo linked but it's just as dim as the stock halogens: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-BA9S-Bayonet-5-SMD-Canbus-5050-LED-White-Interior-Dome-Map-Car-Light-Bulb-OZ/263285449298
They were also really blue looking :/

It seems that when looking for a suitable LED bulb you need to check that it's a decent wattage/lumen output and also look for a warm white colour. I'll grab some others to try!