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T1G UP



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Porny wrote:
T1G UP wrote:
i'm not convinced!

some spacers now for the wheels, a drl bumper, lowered and your there Rolling with laughter


And it needs to be Keswick Green lol...
that'll be the 3rd one! Rolling Eyes
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ZeDefender



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When I saw it I thought "what a fantastic New Defender that would be". I think it fits in with LR's "modern" design and would slot in with their other current models very nicely (think RRS). Add on many of the mods seen on here and some decent build quality and Bob's your uncle! Looks a damn sight better than the DC100.

That being said, for myself, I prefer the "retro" look but I really appreciate Daniele's work Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #171003 26th Sep 2012 1:20pm
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With a carbon roof Whistle Whistle
Post #171009 26th Sep 2012 2:08pm
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mobilecentre



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boode wrote:
Simple question to those who actually have LED Headlights
I was speaking to someone who has just fitted them and he said that on dipped beam their light output was amazing, but on main beam they were no better than standard bulbs and he recommended and uses aux driving lights to compliment the main beam output.
I am not knocking the lights - just want an honest answer - may need to see them working in the dark myself.
I have Tims LED 70mm lights all round and they are fantastic, and would love to complete the transition with Headlights but only if they are brighter than my upgraded 110W IPFs


This is a fairly common observation, the high beam is better than standard but because of the massive improvement in dip you do not get the same wow when going dip to high. You also loose some of the comfort light so as you not lighting up the sky and trees your mind thinks the lamp is not as bright as what you are used to. The cold hard measuring equipment tells a different story - you are getting a better high beam no question.
Post #171098 26th Sep 2012 7:15pm
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mobilecentre



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ZeDefender wrote:
sparkylee wrote:
Ok does anyone on here have LED spearker head lights and live near guildford that I can look at in the dark to compare Thumbs Up


Check this out and draw your own conclusions:

http://bogiesreviews.webs.com/Review%20-%2...0Lamps.pdf

Halogen lamps are included in some of the tests Thumbs Up

*Edit* corrected link


Just need to remember that ECE is different to DOT Thumbs Up
Post #171101 26th Sep 2012 7:19pm
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BigWheels wrote:
lambert.the.farmer wrote:
Is it me or are those led ones fugly?


I think they look ugly. Don't look right on a traditional vehicle like the Defender. Maybe smaller ones as extra driving lights, but not main replacements. Perhaps a conventional looking lens, as the TLs have would be the disguise compromise.

LED could possibly help save wildlife. It scares & shines back reflective eyes better, or makes eyes glowing red.


You can always have the Chrome bezel to look more traditional Thumbs Up
Post #171103 26th Sep 2012 7:21pm
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ZeDefender wrote:
Oh God - getting seriously tempted by the Speakers Sad


I am sure you have been tempted a few times before, the price has just dropped slightly as the exchange rate has improved Thumbs Up
Post #171104 26th Sep 2012 7:21pm
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ZeDefender



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Thanks Tim. To be honest, I'd probably get them from Nakatanenga as they're "local" (almost identical price, all in).
I like chrome as it looks more "standard" - this is important because I'm trying to gauge how likely it is that
a) Wifey will notice, and
b) in the event of a) that she will believe some cock and bull story about how they're just better covers that someone on this forum sent me for free...
Amazingly, the forum story worked for Mal's intercooler grille, so perhaps I have a chance Whistle Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #171121 26th Sep 2012 7:51pm
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ZeDefender wrote:
Thanks Tim. To be honest, I'd probably get them from Nakatanenga as they're "local" (almost identical price, all in).
I like chrome as it looks more "standard" - this is important because I'm trying to gauge how likely it is that
a) Wifey will notice, and
b) in the event of a) that she will believe some cock and bull story about how they're just better covers that someone on this forum sent me for free...
Amazingly, the forum story worked for Mal's intercooler grille, so perhaps I have a chance Whistle

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Post #171123 26th Sep 2012 7:54pm
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Speak to Jan at Nakatanenga as we have some units coming through in chrome without the position light which are due to ship to them next month Thumbs Up
Post #171127 26th Sep 2012 7:59pm
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ZeDefender



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Cheers Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #171135 26th Sep 2012 8:04pm
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Just for interest - not advising or selling anything - IFP headlights and D2s
All night pictures taken with same camera settings

Daylight view up my lane - the bend where the wall ends is about 100m away

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Dipped headlights - showing about 50m

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Main beam lighting up to corner

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D2s - a much whiter light - the brightness distorted the picture a little - about the same distance as the main beam but better illumination

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Post #171418 27th Sep 2012 9:15pm
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JWS 8700 W/O SVX style aux lights taken at the first install (Il'll post WITH aux lights photos)

low beam

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high beam

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I too have J W Speakers and just in case anyone may be wondering here's a picture of 'my lane' with the lights switched off.

Rolling with laughter

Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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love it Mal Bow down
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