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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Yippeee - thanks Tim (apologies for photo-heaviness):
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Used security screws and replaced the silly plastic clips at the bottom of the light guards with more nick-proof stainless (so easy to make). What I love about these lights is the precise light pattern, especially the horizon. The "pitch and yaw" can be adjusted exactly without throwing light at oncoming cars - with the old ones I had to have them too low because they "leaked" light upwards. :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... Last edited by ZeDefender on 13th Nov 2012 7:54pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Nov 2012 4:48pm |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645 
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Glad you are happy
That is the very first set of ECE new style LED headlamps installed |
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13th Nov 2012 4:50pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Tim, what do you mean by new style? Aren't they regular 8700's? You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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13th Nov 2012 4:57pm |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15723.html |
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13th Nov 2012 4:58pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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So think mine were the first set installed then  You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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13th Nov 2012 5:01pm |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645
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Eric - you have the version with integrated front position or parking light which launched in May 2012. So yes you are already running the new style.
The first ones fitted were in the Speaker 110 
Matt has the standard 8700 which is high & low beam only but with a PC lens and a new finish on the die cast which launched 1st November to replace the existing painted die cast model with glass lens. |
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13th Nov 2012 5:05pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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 confused but happy  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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13th Nov 2012 5:25pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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thinking about the security aspect of the JWSpeaker lights, at about £900-£1000 a pair, I think either JWS or the reseller should be marking these with a serial number and registering it with JWS. On the front and back of the light unit or ideally behind the glass. Together with a telephone number, a bit like the ISR system from retainagroup.
if there were markings on the light that would make them unsalable, maybe they would not go walkies ? putting photos of the lights with the security nuts on show might not really be helping the situation - having said that I don't know of any 8700's that have been stolen (rant over) |
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13th Nov 2012 7:36pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Just been driving around in the dark
and was getting quite nervous about blinding other drivers (the road is lit up like Crystal Palace). Fortunately, I could keep reminding myself that even though the numberplate in front was fully lit, there was nothing (absolutely no light) above that level. Also figured out I can use the levelers, should the need arise 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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13th Nov 2012 7:41pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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That also occurred to me this morning - anyone? I take your point about security information but I don't honestly think a thief with any intelligence wouldn't have a set of screwdriver bits covering all the "normal" security screw heads (you can get them at boot sales). Safest would be shear bolts or rivets or to make your own design. However, the stupid thieves would just bolt-cut the guards - I'm stupid and that's what I would do
That being said, I have removed the 2 middle photos and, as with the bonnet hinges, I will be filling my nuts with glue... 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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13th Nov 2012 7:52pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20638
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Have you all ever thought the more that you talk about theft and the likely / un-likely ways it can and cannot be done. The more information anyone thinking about stealing items would have. After all this information on here is 100% public and AFAIK you don't even have to be a member. Sorry off topic but thought I'd just mention it. TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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13th Nov 2012 8:08pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I wonder how many thieves are members
I think the best we can manage is universal security, like a garage , or "2 minute" security like claws, snap off bosses etc. Obviously mentioning ways to get around those things on an open forum is daft but talking about thieves breaking windows, cutting chains, undoing screws etc. and reliable ways to prevent/reduce such attack seems sensible. Ultimately, if productive forum discussion results in a strategy that makes thieves avoid Defenders because they're such a PITA to nick, we would all be happy. Aaaahhh - Utopia 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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13th Nov 2012 8:25pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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I know we are going off topic but I think ignorance in owners is more of a problem. |
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13th Nov 2012 8:46pm |
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| mobilecentre Member Since: 05 Mar 2012 Location: Evesham Posts: 645
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13th Nov 2012 9:04pm |
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