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Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for all the posts and info. as always very informative...I think I'll go for a Scenelight mounted centrally above the rear door with a dash mounted switch..from the feedback it seems to satisfy my requirements.Anyone any suggestions for a suitable illuminated push switch that won't look out of place with the rest of my standard LR switches..thinking of locating it next to the cigarette lighter I don't have heated seats.... and picking up 12v and earth by tapping into the cigarette lighter feed. Grateful for any comments...
New to this game so forgive my ignorance... Dave |
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AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Two things to do that cost practically nothing, foot lightly on the brake pedal will bring in a load more lights. Second, if you're reversing up your drive or somewhere regular, screw a reflector to where you want to reverse to so you can aim the car at it.
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Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the tips, I live in the country and a mile or so up a single track bridleway no lights and few passing places..Occasionally I may have reverse some distance if there is a vehicle coming the other way and does happen hence my predicament..
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mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 ![]() ![]() |
Have you ordered the Scenelites?
I've recently bought a newer scenelite that suits the back of the defender better as it is smaller and lower profile. The light output is a bit lower but its still massive amounts for reversing. I got mine here: http://www.beaconsandlightbars.co.uk/Labcr...4-3MV.html I noticed Mudstuff posted a comparison a few days ago. http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5804 ![]() ![]() |
Great find. Thanks
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mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 ![]() ![]() |
I bought 2 Brendan , total cost including VAT and delivery was £127.
Had I bought them from Mud I would've paid £135.60, so no regrets. Having to wait an extra day for delivery wasn't a deal breaker for me.I've had them a few days and they are still waiting to be fitted. As far as I could see, both shops displayed prices with and without VAT. http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 ![]() ![]() |
For anyone interested in the Scenelite SI8:
[URL=] ![]() Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] ![]() Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] ![]() Click image to enlarge[/URL] Really good lights and quite discrete :) Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated ![]() |
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ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just a quick question............Those that have fitted the Scenelite's . Does the spare wheel cast much of a shadow when used as revers lights? Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to ![]() Richard |
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mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 ![]() ![]() |
This is the light off the SI8s:
[URL=] ![]() Click image to enlarge[/URL] The gutters block more light at the towbar but there is still plenty reflected off the ground to work. The SI7 may have less of a shadow as they are not as low profile. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated ![]() |
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ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thank you, I was thinking of placing a set just as you have them, just wanted to see what light was available both for reversing and to illuminate the caravan hitch.
Did you just take a feed from the original light? Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to ![]() Richard |
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mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 ![]() ![]() |
The light for reversing is amazing and if you are against a caravan you will get loads of reflected light.
I have mine wired to my auxiliary fuse box temporarily. The plan is to add a couple of relays to allow different switching options and maybe even a light sensor and timer as get me home lights. ![]() |
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AndyTunn Member Since: 10 Jan 2015 Location: Auckland Posts: 313 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That looks like such a neat solution. How easy was it to relocate the washer jet? I suppose you've got all the trip off anyway by then to fit the light so is it just a case of drilling an extra hole? |
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MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Great thread - I'll need to get this done as my gateposts are big and not-far-enough-apart. Also useful for reassembling the mountain bike, and loading the trailer.
Added benefit - returning a bit of extra light for full-beam and/or illegal fog light users behind ![]() |
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consumerize Member Since: 27 May 2014 Location: Berkshire Posts: 121 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I fitted the Scenelight 17 lights a while back. Here is a picture taken of just reverse light alone (helped by my iPhone camera flash). Looking out onto my drive way from the garage. no street lights here so pitch black.
![]() Click image to enlarge Then the same shot with the scene lights on : ![]() Click image to enlarge make a massive difference for reversing, especially with black tinted windows. great for doing things around the back of the vehicle also. good close and distant work light. |
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