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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1591   
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I believe they are just Philips bulb replacements to the standard bulb.
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22nd Oct 2012 11:06pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2655 
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does anyone have a direct link for the replacement bulbs?
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22nd Oct 2012 11:14pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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Their website is crap but here are links for Philips UK:
http://www.philips.co.uk/c/car-lamps/x-tre...2xvb1/prd/ http://www.philips.co.uk/c/car-lamps/d2r-85-v-35-w-85126s1/prd/ By Xenon upgrade, I assume you are referring to the (expensive) HID upgrades offered by a lot of manufacturers now - they are not direct replacements for "normal" bulbs - they need 85 volts and the technology to go with it, including self-levelling because they're so  bright. Therefore illegal on a standard Defender but perhaps LR offer OEM units?
A lot of people (including me) have got vast improvements by using Philips Xtreme, Osram Nightbreaker etc. "normal hotwire" Xenon bulbs with clear (e.g. Wipac Crystal) headlamps. I think much of the confusion is because "normal" bulbs can also contain Xenon (as well as other halogens like Krypton) but they run using the standard lighting system. Realistically, they can get to about 50-80% brighter than cheaper versions. If you're seriously thinking of investing some cash in decent lighting, consider LEDs (such as JW Speakers) instead of HIDs. There are lots of threads on here and Tim at mobilecentre (that's his username here) is the main European importer. They are made in the US (not China) and have a 4 year warranty... which probably explains the downside, cost 
Just found the thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15433.html and a comparison: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&a...mp;cad=rja Hope that helps, Matt p.s. sorry if that's a load of pointless information but there's not much to do in a hospital bed at 4 am  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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23rd Oct 2012 3:30am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Xenon Bulb Upgrade Kit Part No: VPLDV0061  Click image to enlarge http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/defender/accessories/ Click image to enlarge Barcode: 5055175214344 - Voltage: 12V - Watts: 60/55 - ECE: H4 Expect to pay around £26 or less for the bulbs; or up to £141 including fitting from a main dealer (quote I got!). |
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23rd Oct 2012 6:45am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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So a main dealer will charge £141 for a couple of bulbs you can get off eBay and call it an "upgrade"
Will they charge you the same again when they blow? Buy them yourself and get a free keyring: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Ultima-120-...43abff669f  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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23rd Oct 2012 7:27am |
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| XS Pete Member Since: 13 Jan 2011 Location: Suffolk Posts: 632  
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Try somewhere like Tim @ the Mobilcentre or www.powerbulbs.com and go for some Osram or Philips lamps (stay away from Ring or you'll be replacing them in three months).
Pete |
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23rd Oct 2012 7:41am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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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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23rd Oct 2012 8:28am |
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| Tp81 Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35 
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Thanks everyone.
Defender 2 is a great source of info. |
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23rd Oct 2012 1:14pm |
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