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| 3 Lions Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 44   
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Hi,
Am after opinions on Wipac versus RDX Led lights. Am after Improving my Sidelights and rear stop/Tail lights. Want to go to Led, but was just wondering if there is much in difference between the above mentioned. Any Opinions/Thoughts greatly received. 
Col.  1979 Series 3 109 FFR (ex Aust Army.)
2006 Defender TD5 110. 2012 Trackabout CT. |
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4th Jan 2014 4:26am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639  
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there are other links on here , I have RDX and am happy with them so far but early days DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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4th Jan 2014 6:30am |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699 
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Just put on a set of clear RDX from BoB .. very happy
2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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4th Jan 2014 8:35am |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507  
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Iv'e had a full set of RDX lamps on mine since mid 2012 .. no issues whatsoever, A vast improvement over standard lamps and I'm very happy with them
 Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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4th Jan 2014 2:37pm |
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| Jim_Bean Member Since: 10 May 2011 Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border Posts: 613
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I have a full set of Wipac LED lights, sides and indicators etc
They are easy to fit just unplug the old and plug in the new. You will have to reverse the wiring for Defenders after 1998 (as i found on my MY13). Don't use the Wipac relay through. It works fine but you will loose the trailer warning, instead it will flash all the time the indicators are on. If you go for the Wipac LEDs i would advise you then buy the RDX relay as it will retain the trailer warning function. |
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4th Jan 2014 3:07pm |
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| rustyboxx Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Poole Posts: 548 
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I've had RDX LEDs and now have Wipac units, not much between them to be honest but I refer the look of the Wipacs. 2015 90 XS CSW TDCi - Beautiful
2007 110 XS DCPU - An itch that needed scratching 2005 90 Td5 XS CSW - Utterly brilliant 2001 Discovery 2 ES Auto - A phase I went through 1996 90 Tdi CSW - Uber reliable 1989 90 2.5 Petrol Hardtop - My first proper Landy 1985 Range Rover Vogue V8 -Troublesome |
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4th Jan 2014 8:01pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I have just swapped out standard for Wipac clear LEDs. Due to my rear lightguards and the fact they are designed for OEM lights I needed to source some as close to OEM as possible. These were a tighter fit than OEM.
Standard front.  Click image to enlarge Wipac LED. Click image to enlarge Have got the Wipac fog and reverse LEDs on order and am considering doubling them up on the rear instead of just one of each. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 15th May 2015 11:35am. Edited 2 times in total |
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2nd May 2015 2:48pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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fitted a full set front and rear from BoB and they are not only easy to fit (even I managed!)...
But they are a vast improvement on the bog standard JLR excuses for lights... Rog...
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2nd May 2015 3:18pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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WIPAC Led's full set fitted a year ago with no issues, would not be surprised if Bolt on Bits RDX lights were in fact WIPAC as well sold under they RDX brand as they look identical.
However which ever set you choose don't fit the WIPAC relay but buy the RDX led relay its expensive but works. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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2nd May 2015 3:21pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294
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Completly RDX on mine, all good.
I think you'll find the RDX and Wipac have a different reflector and LED pattern. Not massively different but there, or do I understand anyway. |
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2nd May 2015 5:22pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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The local supplier didn't have any Wipac clear reverse or fogs but he did have some Bearmach ones that were also 'E' marked but I wasn't keen on the lens/led pattern. My OCD wouldn't let me rest unless I stick with the Wipacs as they looked better too.
Have binned the doubling up of the lights as my swing away prevents this so will just replace the OEM ones. Wasn't in the truck when I went to order them but it did seem a reasonable idea at the time. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd May 2015 5:26pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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A couple of people have mentioned this but I found no issues whasoever with the Wipac relay supplied. No need to shell out a further £30 for the RDX relay. Not sure if the Wipac relay may have been upgraded but it came with the kit and works a treat with the trailer light being adjustable to the point it flashes only once, exactly the same as having OEM lights fitted.
Finally collected and fitted the NAS Wipacs. Unfortunately whereas all the remaining Wipac indicators, sidelinghts, stop and tail came with connectors the NAS ones didn't. Decided to use waterproof aerograde jiffy connectors that with the right tool can be disconnected when and if necessary. Even had some blue cable ties to match the jiffys to secure them together and placate my OCD. Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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15th May 2015 11:30am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298 
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another option not mentioned and as the saying goes - you pays your monies and takes your choice.
you could consider just going fof the led replacement lamps of course? site sponsor can sort - AF |
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15th May 2015 12:03pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658 
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Anything but BoB. They could give them away for pennies and wrap them in gold leaf, but they won't get a penny of my money. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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15th May 2015 5:24pm |
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