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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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Hi Stuart. I decided not to do either as in all likelihood I would either sandwich the light unit between the bumper and a rock or someone would kick the unit if on top of the bumper.
Spent a very happy couple of hours fitting a pair in to the Mantec bumper, it was easy and I think it looks great;  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Hopefully wiring them up this evening...  |
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9th Jan 2018 4:14pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3758
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^ That's a neat job
few questions... What are the lights, daylight ones or fog etc where are they from? How are they secured at the back What wiring kit have you used. Thanks |
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9th Jan 2018 8:08pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Stacey if you look carefully at those lights they have a genuine approval mark on and you can see the light function code RL which stands for daylight running light.
Brendan |
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9th Jan 2018 8:22pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Brendan is exactly right these are approved DRLs not fog lights. They do appear to be a quality item, I am happy so far with them.
I think the light unit itself is universal as it appears to be almost identical to both hella and osram fog/DRL units, I would expect that you could swap out the DRL and fit a fog light instead. If you wanted to that is... Installation post is here; http://www.defender2.net/forum/post677333.html#677333 Apologies, I did not do the wiring tonight as it is freezing outside, but when I do I will update the post with the results. |
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9th Jan 2018 9:48pm |
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| stuart123 Member Since: 03 Apr 2017 Location: Manchester Posts: 207 
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Thanks for that, very helpful!
I think i'll go down the same route as you rather than above/ below! Was it a pain to drill out the bumper for the lights for the hole saw? The kit i'm looking at doesn't come with the hole saw so i'll buy one once the lights arrive and I know the size... Stuart |
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10th Jan 2018 3:37pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Hi Stuart. Good plan, looks OEM and less chance of something damaging happening to them. Almost tempted to see if I can source a light guard for them...
Using a hole saw is one of those things that is much easier than it sounds. The trick is to drill a pilot hole, take it slow, lubricate often with a light oil and take the time to tidy up afterwards. As for the saw itself, any bi-metal saw will do. The above link has a few more tips and photos of the installation process to help you. If I recall correctly RDX do a version of these in bumper lights that also have a bezel to finish the installation. |
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10th Jan 2018 3:56pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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To finish it off look at these mounting rings
http://www.4x4overlander.com/product/70mm-...potlights/ Brendan |
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11th Jan 2018 9:12pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Very nice Brendan
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11th Jan 2018 9:21pm |
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