Despite Royal Mails best efforts with a 6 day consecutive break (2 x days strike, 2 x days weekend, 2 x days holiday), my bulbs arrived yesterday. On bench testing them, they are blindingly bright! When the weather eases off (stops raining), I'll get round to fitting them and will report back here. I do like that the physical size of the LEDs equate to a standard H7, so at least they should fit with no issues...

so now on your third post for the same topic and you bought the wrong brand

Aren’t they an MOT failure though?

2 hours ago, RL123 said:

Aren’t they an MOT failure though?

Indeed they are...🤣 If I were you, I wouldn't fit them! 

4 hours ago, Botus said:

so now on your third post for the same topic and you bought the wrong brand

I shop in Poundland, brands mean little to me...

3rd post as I can't find my previous ones lol (But I've bookmarked this one so won't start anymore, promise...)

safety related item- at least highbeam should still behave... if you remember in your panic, but I'd have gone with the brand I recco'd (each to their own)

how can u lose a post ? - they remain highlighted through the forum, its NOT even cookie related on a given machine - works 100% for me

as for legality UK MOT was rewritten to allow MOT boys to pass motorbikes with illegal LEDs last year - so as they are at eye level and bounce about due to short wheelbase and the fact Mercs are allowed to blind everyone - I think it won't take much to win in court - drive out of control as can't see or drive safely - not much a dilemma for most people

1 hour ago, Botus said:

how can u lose a post ? - they remain highlighted through the forum, its NOT even cookie related on a given machine - works 100% for me

I kept searching my own posts with 'LED' in the title before eventually discovering the posts I did did not have this keyword in the title LOL

1 hour ago, Botus said:

as for legality UK MOT was rewritten to allow MOT boys to pass motorbikes with illegal LEDs last year - so as they are at eye level and bounce about due to short wheelbase and the fact Mercs are allowed to blind everyone...

I have posted before that I used HID lights in a previous car for 6+ years without any issues, apart from being able to see much better in the dark! Being a potential MOT failure will not keep me awake at night...

On 12/29/2022 at 6:06 PM, StephenFord said:

I kept searching my own posts with 'LED' in the title before eventually discovering the posts I did did not have this keyword in the title LOL

I have posted before that I used HID lights in a previous car for 6+ years without any issues, apart from being able to see much better in the dark! Being a potential MOT failure will not keep me awake at night...

oh you tried to use search on this forum - no wonder you never found them - search here has to be the most useless features of any website ever created - go on google it'll find them far faster - not that I condone working with the devil but.....

Where did you get these from, UK or US?

4 minutes ago, VFR800 said:

Where did you get these from, UK or US?

Note down the brand (from photo), enter it into Ebay/Amazon/your favourite online selling place...

Bought these to replace my Bi-xenons . Unbelievable difference and 5 year warranty. Not cheap tho

9 minutes ago, Morty1977 said:

Bought these to replace my Bi-xenons . Unbelievable difference and 5 year warranty. Not cheap tho

But aren't they illegal? 

11 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

But aren't they illegal? 

No there in projector lenses straight swap

8 minutes ago, Morty1977 said:

No there in projector lenses straight swap

From AutoBeam website...

"These LED bulbs do not have ECE approval, and as such their usage is currently not approved for use on public roads:"

Sshhh... I won't tell LOL

1 hour ago, StephenFord said:

From AutoBeam website...

"These LED bulbs do not have ECE approval, and as such their usage is currently not approved for use on public roads:"

Sshhh... I won't tell LOL

Your on the wrong ones lol 

Bringing light to life.
Unlike any other HID unit, the New Autobeam LED D3S Dipped Beam Unit is able to produce a perfect white light, up to 150% brighter vs standard HID, while retaining a classic cool white LED look with a colour temperature of 6000K.

Show the road in the brightest light.
Brighter vs any HID Xenon light and a light beam up to 250 meters, the Autobeam Performance D3S LED is the world's most powerful headlamp light of its kind. 

Safety at a glance.
Autobeam Performance products are the best choice for drivers who value maximum visibility and safety. The highest light output compared with standard Xenon lamps means visibility is vastly improved for maximum road illumination.

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Features

Direct-replacement  | Plug & Play system 
Integrated Smart Drive | Double current protection
Millisecond startup time 
Built-in intelligent overheat system 
Improved nighttime visibility & road safety
Reduced strain on the eyes
UV cut suitable for use in plastic headlamps
Suitable for projector-type headlamps

Specification

Voltage: 12V, DC 9-32V
Wattage: 35W
Lumens: 8000LM | Per Unit
Colour temperature: 6000k
Certification: CE ROHS
LED chip: Autobeam Customised
Application temperature: -40°C~+80°C
Build Material: Custom Aluminium Alloy  
LED quantity: 12 units | Per Side

Fitment

D3S | PK32D5

What's in the box 

2x D3S Units

Warranty 

5 Years

Other Information

Before purchasing please ensure that there is suitable space behind your bulb as the LED driver attached directly to the back, Due to the design it may be unsuitable for some vehicles.

Packaging type may vary. Installation may trigger a bulb error message to appear on the vehicle's on-board computer system | dashboard. This is a harmless side-effect and may be removed by installing a canbus adaptor.

Indeed, however, nowhere does it state in that vast spec, that they are CE marked, odd that LOL

CE ROHC certified 

Do I win now?😉

12 minutes ago, Morty1977 said:

CE ROHC certified 

aahhh... too much info LOL Your last post would have sufficed.

Lol went out in the car last night the lights are unbelievable compared to my old Bulbs

CE ROHS and ECE are two different things though. CE ROHS is about how it is manufactured. ECE is whether it is compliant to vehicle legislation. 

Finally got round to fitting my new LED bulbs after it stopped raining for a few hours. It's one of the best mods I've made to a car. They are a lovely white light, bright, and I can see so much clearer. No adverse reaction from oncoming drivers, and the alignment was recently checked anyway. Yes, they may be the 'wrong' brand, and yes, an overzealous MOT tester may fail me, but I wouldn't hesitate recommending them, They will beat hands down any 'halogen' equivalent...

Photo doesn't do justice as I took them with my 'smartphone', so I have no control over shutter speed or 'F' stop aperture setting, so it over compensates for everything!

On 1/1/2023 at 3:05 PM, Morty1977 said:

CE ROHC certified 

Sorry but that is not an automotive use certification, it is a lack of hazardous substance use certification that most electronic components have nowadays. Probably being deliberately misleading. I think their use is illegal.

 

https://certification-company.com/ce-certification/rohs/#:~:text=The RoHS Directive 2011%2F65%2FEU is part of the,the underlying components) is free of hazardous substances.

 

On 1/1/2023 at 3:17 PM, Morty1977 said:

Do I win now?😉

Nope! 😁

Has fitting them brought up a warning light? They sound just what i am after.