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theorangebandit



Member Since: 03 Jun 2013
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crystal headlamp, does brand matter ?
I would love ! Some led headlamps however I don't have that muchto throw at lights. So I decided to go for crystal lamps. There ar many different brands out there I feel like I can trust and expect wipac to be the best however want to know if there's any other brands

I will couple the lamps with better bulbs and some new stainless bezels. Much needed ! Matching screws too

I did set my sights on projected lamps at first but only found motorbike ones. Therefore not having the lamp kick up s not ideal although I would be able to legally fit HIDs with a projector bulb.

I tried several different searches and none had the answer to my question forgive me if its been aske
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db950



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I have the wipac crystals fitted (got them from Flatdog) with osram nightbreaker bulbs and can't fault them.
Very bright on dip and main, infact you can't really see any difference when I switch my warn driving lamps on! 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
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Post #250969 12th Jul 2013 8:22pm
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theorangebandit



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Nothin' like a good review ill prob go for the wipacs cheers
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custom90



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SS bezels Wipac Crystals and Philips Extreme 90% for me. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up No Guts, No Glory.
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Bev



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Wipac crystal and Osram night beakers for me. Don't even need extra driving lights even on the B roads in the north. No point lighting up 400 yards in front when the roads take a twist and turn every few metres..

Bulbs were £12 and the wipac bowls around £30.....
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lambert.the.farmer



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England 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi PU Rutland Red
Wipac and ring 100%. Can't fault them. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #251013 13th Jul 2013 5:56am
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theorangebandit



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Wipac certainly has a good rep
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BigWheels



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db950 wrote:
I have the wipac crystals fitted (got them from Flatdog) with osram nightbreaker bulbs and can't fault them.
Very bright on dip and main, infact you can't really see any difference when I switch my warn driving lamps on!


I uprated to Wipacs too. Fitted Philips H4 (silver tips). OE were OK on main beam but these are much better dipped. I think the Wipacs actually make the front look nicer. Due to having a clear lens, when the sun shines on them, the reflectors reflect it back so strongly I've been flashed by motorists who have thought I've left the lights on!

Can anyone recommend good light guards, that are strong & actually protect headlights without reducing the light too much? Whenever I see old Series cage type protectors, they always look hardier than the sleeker more modern ones. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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custom90



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BigWheels wrote:
I think the Wipacs actually make the front look nicer.

I think the same too. The glass lenses just look a bit dated to me. No Guts, No Glory.
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borderterrier



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I have the Wipac crystal bought from Paddocks for £27 I think in my 110 over here in Germany. They obviously throw to the left, but I will be fitting the same lights when I return to UK later this year. Good lights for the money and certainly good enough for a Defender. I use Phillips bulbs in mine, but cannot remember which particular type. For the money you can't go wrong.
Post #251069 13th Jul 2013 11:22am
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theorangebandit



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yea they certainly aren't at all expensive, and I too agree thy look much neater, no idea why they aren't fitted as standard im sure that a new headlamp from land rover will cost the same if not more.
Post #251080 13th Jul 2013 12:47pm
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mobilecentre



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Wipac Thumbs Up
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Grouse



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Crystals and night breaker. Seriously you do not need any more on a defender. Unbelievably cheap and fantastic illumination.
Post #251123 13th Jul 2013 7:32pm
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BigWheels



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Found my Philips bulb case. They are X-treme Vision H4. More expensive than Ossies, I bought a pair of each. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I must be alone in not liking the style of the crystal headlights Confused  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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