26-10-2017, 02:34 PM
(26-10-2017, 01:05 PM)Adrian Payne Wrote: Hello All
I didn't want to hi-jack Stuart's post on "time to convert to 12v" but am interested in your experiences of night driving with the 6v system.
There have unfortunately been a couple of very serious accidents within the MCC at night with moderns ploughing into the back of vintage vehicles.
I have LED headlights but still not sure I am getting the best light.
What exact make and model of headlights are others using (there are so many out there). Does it make a difference which model of reflector is used in the headlights.
Do some of you also provide additional rear lights (flashing) and are they legal for vehicles travelling over 25MPH.
Many thanks.
Adrian.
Hello Adrian, I'm with Rick on this one. The 'Seven Workshop' reflectors I understand are modern motorcycle replacements and seem to have excellent optical characteristics (although Dave Mann would argue that original 'Lucas Graves' reflectors as fitted to the RN are even better). The Seven Workshop reflectors fitted with the APF LED lamps from Peter in Lincoln give an excellent light output on a par with some moderns.
I have also fitted Peter's LED units to ST38 'pork pie' rear lamps and the output is excellent - indeed one customer thought the side light was the brake light until he saw the brake light illuminated!
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire
Stuart