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Halogen or LED?
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:07 am
by simon james
I’ve decided to lavish a bit of attention on my 356.
It’s U.K. supplied, 6volts and has the original headlights with the adjusters at 12 and 9 o’clock respectively.
The lights are utterly useless at night, and an upgrade to something far brighter is in order.
Does anybody have experience of such things and which is the better option???
Thank You!!
Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 3:12 pm
by hot66
I do with 12v and LED … i run led in th 964 and they are a superb upgrade.
Can you get 6v led ?
Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:22 pm
by Lightweight_911
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I've converted several cars to LED lighting & it made a big difference - got all LED bulb replacements (including headlights) from Classic Car LED's :
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/?srslt ... 6TxWGrMjw0
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Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:25 pm
by Lightweight_911
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I've not converted a 6v car but yes, Classic Car LEDs offer LED's for 6v systems ...
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Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:46 pm
by simon james
Excellent. Thank You both.
I’ll pop a bulb out and see what type they are before ordering some LEDs!!
Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 1:53 pm
by Kenyon
Simon - Did you give the LEDs a go? I'm in same boat re 6v system and essentially carriage lights marking the way.
Phil
Re: Halogen or LED?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 11:37 pm
by simon james
Phil,
Yes and no!
I bought some but I’ve yet to fit them!
However, I’m hoping to have the car out this weekend, I’ll report my findings!