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richuk



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ZeDefender wrote:
richuk wrote:


Just fitted my Crystals and Philips X-Treme. No problems fitting, but not quite as straight forward on the Puma due to the added complication of the electric leveling motor. Could not see any way of removing the old lens without disturbing the headlamp aim screws, now have two horizontally opposite each other and a third on the electric drive. Just waiting for darkness to see how much difference there is to the standard set up.

There's another thread I was in about adjusting them the old-fashioned way until you can get it done by a machine. I did mine myself and the local TÜV garage said they were fine!

Thanks, found your other thread. I will check the adjustment tomorrow.

I can confirm that it was money well spent. The improvement is excellent. I can drive down our lane without reverting to hedge braille now! Very Happy Rich

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adafish



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
ibexman wrote:
JW speaker 8700 Thumbs Up

The geek in me really likes the idea of those LED headlights, but for £1200 a pair? Are they really 20 or 30 times better than the Wipac crystals with decent bulbs in them?
............YEP.... we sell alot.....i have a set in my 110 DC , even on dip beam, i can see better than before than Hi beam ( 4 roof rack mounted spot lights ) Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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adafish



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bpman wrote:
I fitted some wipac crystals and a pair of PIAA brilliance bulbs - seem to be fine - one day I'll get some 8700s but waiting to see what happens legally and if 8700 are going to be updated Thumbs Up
.....watch www for more info, coming in New Year... Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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[quote="richuk"][quote="ZeDefender"]
richuk wrote:


The improvement is excellent. I can drive down our lane without reverting to hedge braille now! Very Happy


Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up BM52
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DefenderOfTheEarth



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For a complete DIY spanner like me, any links to the Wipacs/bulbs and can my local garage fit them?

Could be interested in the LEDs too. Possibly... Any links?! Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
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richuk



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DefenderOfTheEarth wrote:
For a complete DIY spanner like me, any links to the Wipacs/bulbs and can my local garage fit them?

Could be interested in the LEDs too. Possibly... Any links?!

No problem

Bulbs here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWBW Although I just noticed they have gone up 2 quid since last week, so maybe cheaper elsewhere.

Wipac Crystals Here
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm678-wipac-c...ralia.html Rich

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adafish



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Rich the Speaker LED lights are dead easy to fit, might be worth buying somemore headlight rings to...The new headlights are just plug in..... www.mobilecentre.co.uk Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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richuk wrote:
DefenderOfTheEarth wrote:
For a complete DIY spanner like me, any links to the Wipacs/bulbs and can my local garage fit them?

Could be interested in the LEDs too. Possibly... Any links?!

No problem

Bulbs here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWBW Although I just noticed they have gone up 2 quid since last week, so maybe cheaper elsewhere.

Wipac Crystals Here
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm678-wipac-c...ralia.html


You're a star! Think I'll grab some and get HiQ to fit them.

Cheers! Thumbs Up Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
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adafish wrote:
Rich the Speaker LED lights are dead easy to fit, might be worth buying somemore headlight rings to...The new headlights are just plug in..... www.mobilecentre.co.uk

Aaarghhh - SO tempting Sad
Only worry is if one dies after guarantee (3 years?) - very expensive to replace...
The ones I'm looking at are here:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/290637702882?ssPage...1438.l2648 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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Found these.... Would be interesting to see some pics. i'll email today and post when i have pics from them

http://www.brittle.co.uk/news/military-sty...e-systems/
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ken



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More than likely JW speaker ones (Same as mobile centre ones)
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adafish



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@ KEN.... Thumbs Up ,did you still want another fingymajig for the other side ? Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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ken



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Sorted I got a fibre glass one Whistle (yer right) but I m ok Thumbs Up Mr. Green
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Fitting WIPACs and bulbs can be done with one screwdriver - it really won't take you long. Procedure is:

Sidelights and indicators off (unscrew)
Headlight trim panel off (2 screws)
Headlight unit out (4 large screws at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o'clock - don't drop them into the bodywork!)
Levelling ring off (if fitted - no need to touch screws as the holes are slotted, just pull them out sideways)
Disconnect levelling motor (if fitted - push clip)
Bezel off (3 small screws holding clips, probably very rusty)
Rubber cap off back of bowl (pulls off)
Then fit the new bulb to the new bowl and reassemble.

In the finest Haynes manual tradition, assembly is the reverse of disassembly Whistle
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Def-00



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Fitted the 8700 today, huge difference from standard lights Thumbs Up






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