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So here is before with the standard halogen bulb
 
So here is before with the standard halogen bulb
  
[[File:Photo_1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Standard Halogen]]
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[[File:Photo_2.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Philips T10, W5W, sidelight]]

Revision as of 13:57, 23 May 2014

I've created this page for people pondering whether to upgrade their sidelights to LED or not, perhaps after having previous performed a HID upgrade.

I won't go into the explanation of how to do it because that is documented in the manual and for the S2 models is very dependent on whether you have; 1. An early S2 with H1/H7 headlamp cluster (inside wheel arch liner AND front lens removal required) or 2. A later S2 (inside wheel arch liner only removal)

The LED bulb I chose works for either type as the light emits from the tip of the bulb which is perfect for the horizontal orientation of the S2.

I cannot quite recall S1 fitment but if your sidelight relies on reflection of a chrome dish around it to project light forward then these are probably not right for you. So this is the product I chose.

Philips T10, W5W, Vision LED

So here is before with the standard halogen bulb

File:4/4e/Photo 1.JPG
Standard Halogen sidelight

And here is the other side with the upgraded bulb

Philips T10, W5W, sidelight