What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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It’s because they are 75w ones rather than standard 55w H11 bulbs. Hopefully the wiring and lenses are up to it!
I feel I'd better check on my travellin lite ones I'm sure they were H11's... would those 75 watters be an mot problem?
They are not road legal as they are not CE rated, hence the ‘off-road use only’ label. A standard, CE approved H11 should be 55w. I would have thought it highly unlikely to be spotted at an MOT though. But could be a problem if they were noted as part of a police or insurance investigation - extremely unlikely, but potentially big repercussions. Without doing the maths, I’d be more worried that they may be too much for the wiring or damage the plastic lenses. Having said that I can’t remember the last time I felt the need to turn my fog lights on - even in fog (don’t have them on the van but other cars do).
The future's bright, the future's LED white.Mmmmm......... I see LEDs in my future. But don't tell her indoors
And not road legal. I wonder Why?
You don’t notice the increased stopping power during “normal” day-to-day driving. Then, you unexpectedly need to stop and the difference is fantastic! I upgraded to a nearly new set I bought from a fellow forum member as I occasionally drag a hoofing great big caravan - a wonderful yet subtle upgrade!Looking good there @BoroBoy - nice old skool R logo as well
Generally, is there an improvement to stopping power with going up a size from standard front @308mm to bigger 340mm "big brakes"?
I like that window tint!
Thanks to @archersam for his guide, I managed to swap out my gearknob! Looks so much nicer now. Just need to source a manual gear gaiter to finish it off!
Got a link to the guide? I hate having to look around the gear knob to see what mode I'm in and that I'm not about to reverse into something!
I'd get a sparesaver or similar under there before it gets nicked!
Stolen Spare Wheel
Not sure what the best way to secure my spare is. Currently I am keeping it in my van, but it is becoming a pain. I don't want to go to town on some homemade metal work. Is a locking wheel nut enough of a deterrent? From what I have read in the past, if the thieves are professional enough they...
I'd get a sparesaver or similar under there before it gets nicked!
Stolen Spare Wheel
Not sure what the best way to secure my spare is. Currently I am keeping it in my van, but it is becoming a pain. I don't want to go to town on some homemade metal work. Is a locking wheel nut enough of a deterrent? From what I have read in the past, if the thieves are professional enough they...www.t6forum.com
If it gets nicked I have the remaining 3 Devonports
Am liking this.
More pics and information on which blind how it works etc. please?
It's IKEA Hopvalls blind. There's a guide on you tube on how to shorted them - this is a 1m blind cut down to 900mm. The main body of the blind is held at the top with 3 self tappers through the ply door skin. The blind runs in carpet lined pvc cable ducting, velco'd to the back of the panel.If it gets nicked I have the remaining 3 Devonports
The handles I've cut from ally plate.
The door panels I made myself and are screwed onto the door frame - wish I'd fitted the blinds before assembly!
Will post a few more pics tomorrow and answer any questions you may have
Really looks good...
