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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
No sorry no pics, was trying to do it quick as was a bit parky here on the coast !

But it really is easy just remove headlights, I wired mine from the nearside light and ran the wires to the offside lamp going under the bonnet slam panel by removing the fan shroud to gain access and secured with a couple of cable ties, the wiring is long enough to do this,for earth I used the radiator bracket bolts that go into inner wing,cleaned these up with a bit of emery cloth and sprayed with WD40. The live was run direct to the battery I used some shrouding for this wire that was not with the kit as I don't want this to chafe through in the future this was cable tied to air con pipes and then to the loom that runs along the chassis rail and in to the battery box. A couple of cable ties to secure the relays and fuse out of harms way and time to test. All working fine and just refitting the lights to complete the job. Didn't even need to drill any holes Thumbs Up 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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Terryt



Member Since: 28 Jun 2012
Location: Lerryn. Cornwall.
Posts: 750
United Kingdom 
williamthedog wrote:
Test fitted a foxwing eco,ready for the better weather

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How is it mate ,got a 90 and torn between this and the tufftek 90 one.
Thanks in advance
Terry
Post #377409 8th Dec 2014 8:17pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 388
England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
couplands wrote:
I got this one off ebay, probably why the fuse burnt out...!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161266923711?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers

Simon


http://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-per...-loom.html

Quite a price differance between the two though? 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #377436 8th Dec 2014 9:28pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 388
England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Lou Sparts wrote:
No sorry no pics, was trying to do it quick as was a bit parky here on the coast !

But it really is easy just remove headlights, I wired mine from the nearside light and ran the wires to the offside lamp going under the bonnet slam panel by removing the fan shroud to gain access and secured with a couple of cable ties, the wiring is long enough to do this,for earth I used the radiator bracket bolts that go into inner wing,cleaned these up with a bit of emery cloth and sprayed with WD40. The live was run direct to the battery I used some shrouding for this wire that was not with the kit as I don't want this to chafe through in the future this was cable tied to air con pipes and then to the loom that runs along the chassis rail and in to the battery box. A couple of cable ties to secure the relays and fuse out of harms way and time to test. All working fine and just refitting the lights to complete the job. Didn't even need to drill any holes Thumbs Up


I'll follow that thank you Thumbs Up 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #377438 8th Dec 2014 9:31pm
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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501
United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
couplands wrote:
I got this one off ebay, probably why the fuse burnt out...!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161266923711?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers

Simon


Did it arrive in a blue box per chance Whistle 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #377440 8th Dec 2014 9:35pm
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couplands



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826
United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
^^^ from what I can tell from the pictures, all these kits seem to be the same (apart from the price). I have a Bluesea fuse panel, so will connect the power to that rather than the inline fuse holders in the kit.

For the price, I couldn't buy the cable and connectors, so can't complain.

Cheers

Simon
Post #377445 8th Dec 2014 9:44pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
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England 
Kent_keith wrote:
couplands wrote:
I got this one off ebay, probably why the fuse burnt out...!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161266923711?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers

Simon


http://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-per...-loom.html

Quite a price differance between the two though?


one reason I fused each side individually so I didnt lose both headlights ( made my own loom )
Post #377447 8th Dec 2014 9:49pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
couplands wrote:
^^^ from what I can tell from the pictures, all these kits seem to be the same (apart from the price). I have a Bluesea fuse panel, so will connect the power to that rather than the inline fuse holders in the kit.

For the price, I couldn't buy the cable and connectors, so can't complain.

Cheers

Simon


I agree they do look the same, well done spotting that Very Happy 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #377450 8th Dec 2014 9:55pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
munch90 wrote:
Kent_keith wrote:
couplands wrote:
I got this one off ebay, probably why the fuse burnt out...!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161266923711?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers

Simon


http://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-per...-loom.html

Quite a price differance between the two though?


one reason I fused each side individually so I didnt lose both headlights ( made my own loom )


What current capacity fuses did you use for each side please Very Happy 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #377452 8th Dec 2014 9:59pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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Playing with thermostats , 2nd experimental one
Post #377454 8th Dec 2014 10:01pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
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Kent_keith wrote:
munch90 wrote:
Kent_keith wrote:
couplands wrote:
I got this one off ebay, probably why the fuse burnt out...!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161266923711?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Cheers

Simon


http://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-per...-loom.html

Quite a price differance between the two though?


one reason I fused each side individually so I didnt lose both headlights ( made my own loom )


What current capacity fuses did you use for each side please Very Happy


think I put 20amp ones in , but really you could go bit lower , but std fusing is 10a dip beam for each side 10a high beam for each side so 4 fuses in all

trouble when you relay your running both dips beams togather and both high beams together on the one fuse with the loom you buy not really the way to do it

best way would be 2 looms and cut one side off , , but works out expensive way to do it !!
Post #377458 8th Dec 2014 10:13pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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My 3rd Defendoor arrived today, must find a way of securing it so it doesn't fly off in transit or go walked too easy before fitting it this time.
Post #377551 9th Dec 2014 1:20pm
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Venomator



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Location: Peterborough
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^ ^ ^
Don't forget to mark it with SMARTWATER then Steve... Whistle

At least the police will be able to trace the owner if it does fly off in transit... Rolling with laughter  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
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redhandluke



Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 243
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 SW Fuji White
Just had a new Twisted 18 inch rim delivered for a spare Thumbs Up Off tomorrow to have a new tyre fitted, bound to be cheap Rolling Eyes
Steve
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347
United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Milesone!
I did see 158000 but was on the motorway so didn't want to risk the photo.

However when I stopped for fuel the 13 year old in me couldn't resist the photo.



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Neheheheheheh Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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