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foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 363

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White

NAS LED

I want to upgrade the external lights on my 110 Defender 300tdi to LED without having to drill new holes in the bodywork.

I understand that RDX make some easy fit plinths for NAS LEDs that use existing holes.

Can anyone help answer the following questions:
Do NAS LEDs mounted on these easy fit plinths overhang the body thus making the light vulnerable to damage?
How do RDX NAS LEDs compare to WIPAC? Or should I be looking at other brands altogether?
Will Wipac and/or other brand makes of NAS LEDs fit onto RDX plinths?

Thanks for any help and advice you can give. 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

1st May 2016 10:50am

tuesdayfox

Member Since: 23 Jun 2013
Location: Sydney,OZ
Posts: 129

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Zambezi Silver

is there a reason why you prefer the NAS lights? (they are bigger than standard 73mm lights on defender.

I use wipac leds. they are exactly the same size and same fittings as the original. so no holes need to be drilled
the kit even come with a relay.

Cheers

1st May 2016 11:02am

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 363

I just like the size and visibility of NAS - it's more murky here than in Sydney (where I spent 12 years)! 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

1st May 2016 11:51am

300TDi CSW Phil

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 750

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

I wouldn't worry about the visibility and size issue of NAS LED over Wipac. A couple of friends and I have the Wipac kits fitted with the relay for the indicators and they will not be missed. If following at a sensible distance the lights are stunningly bright. Brake lights are almost painful to look at directly. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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M0XQS

1st May 2016 12:34pm

sharkey964

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
Posts: 575

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Just a heads up if you fitting to a 300tdi.
I have just fitted some Wipac LED's from Mud UK,side lights brake & indicators,with the special relay.
When I plugged them in, none of the indicators or front side lights would work.

After a bit of research on t'interweb.It turns out that some,300tdi's were wired the wrong way round for these lights,so the wires for the LED's needed to be changed around.I cut the wires from the LED's to the socket as supplied & wired them the oposite way round.

Marc

1st May 2016 12:57pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2108

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Yes I've also heard that the wiring 'changes' at some point - TD5 production? It's effectively reversed....

With regard to the size of the lamp, as others have said you needn't worry as the standard size LED's really outperform the incandescent lamps by a long shot.

I've fitted std size RDX LED's all round (plug and play) and it makes a world of difference.

If you're changing the indicators, get yourself the special really which will prove invaluable if you intend to tow.

Best of luck and I hope all goes well.

2nd May 2016 8:10am

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 363

sharkey964 wrote:
Just a heads up if you fitting to a 300tdi.
I have just fitted some Wipac LED's from Mud UK,side lights brake & indicators,with the special relay.
When I plugged them in, none of the indicators or front side lights would work.
After a bit of research on t'interweb.It turns out that some,300tdi's were wired the wrong way round for these lights,so the wires for the LED's needed to be changed around.I cut the wires from the LED's to the socket as supplied & wired them the oposite way round.
Marc

thanks for the warning Marc 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

2nd May 2016 9:16am

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 363

is there any consensus re wipac or rdx or mobile centre or le perei? the prices vary hugely. 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

2nd May 2016 9:18am

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1630

you get what you pay for....

wipac nas ones on mine, no problems in 12months and they have had a few dunkings

no issues with the relay either.i have spare relay just in case in the spares box

2nd May 2016 9:12pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

Had RDX on my previous Defender for 2yrs before selling. No issues.

Put the Wipacs on my new Defender 3 weeks ago, they seem brighter to me and time will tell how reliable.

2nd May 2016 10:00pm

jimbob7

Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 2055

I fitted rear NAS,for practical and cosmetic reasons,they throw out so much more light light,even with standard bulbs.The Wipac units I have leaked till I sealed them (Captain Tolleys).I also had to modify the hole for the stop/tail light so they didn't overhang.Also be aware that your rear wheel hits the stop/tail light when you open the door,I "fixed" the check strap so I have even less door clearance now

.I'll probably fit a wheel carrier at some point.Shud also add,I do prefer the standard indicator,sidelights at the front. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

3rd May 2016 11:49am

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