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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 783  
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I have a Britax twin rotating halogen beacon on mine. I didn't want to drill the roof to install it and with it not being magnetic, that wasn't an option. So I bought a roof bar and attached the beacon to that so no drilling required. Because mine is a Ninety it has the roof vents in the back which allowed me to run the wires through there, so that may require some extra thought if you have a Defender roof to avoid drilling. I now have a roof rack so attached the beacon onto the back of that in the same way.
I have wired it so that it is permanently live so that it can be used without the keys in the ignition, same with the cheap work lights which are also on the roof bar.  Click image to enlarge I also have a suction mount orange LED strobe in the windscreen which plugs into a 12v socket.  BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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16th Feb 2018 3:18pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Mine’s old style halogen rotating and magnetic/suction cup. Wired via side window into dash 12V socket.
Eric Click image to enlarge You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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16th Feb 2018 3:23pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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Stick a bit of galvanised tin on the inside of the roof - double sided tape or sealant will hold it - gives the magnet something to stick on on the outside.  |
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16th Feb 2018 3:24pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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What about LED lights stuck in all the windows or behind the grille? Just an idea for a more discreet fit. Lots of variety on eBay.
Click image to enlarge James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers Last edited by JOW240725 on 16th Feb 2018 3:40pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Feb 2018 3:39pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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BW, have a few words with Duncan at K & S McKenzie if you want a few ideas. That is part of his daily job.
James, I had a few words with the lads at K & S McKenzie as I saw someone selling blue flashing lights. They confirmed they can only sell blue flashing lights to emergency services against an official order form as that is a legal requirement. Only emergency vehicles are allowed to have blue lights fitted. Another example of less then scrupulous selling tactics on ebay Brendan |
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16th Feb 2018 3:40pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2398 
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LED Safety whip with flag and a single circular LED orange bacon thats super bright!
flag is used in the quarries I work in so the big rigid dumpers and stuff can see me from their cabs(hopefully!) Click image to enlarge 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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16th Feb 2018 7:40pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658 
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LED whip. As in the pole is lit up? 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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16th Feb 2018 7:53pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I use a twin LED rotator for my 4x4 Response activities, chosen because it's Regulation 65 compliant. It's magnetic and so is mounted on steel plates bolted to a roof bar. It's also rated for 70mph
Click image to enlarge We've got the same one for use with my wifes' D4, too. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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16th Feb 2018 8:22pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843 
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For me, I have two LED amber strobes mounted in the front grill, a twin rotator on the roof, two rear mounted LED amber strobes just above the rear door and two LED amber strobes mounted off the rear reverse and fog lights.
If you want pics, no probs. So happens I am out tomorrow for a rally. I have purchases another 8 LED strobes to mount off the roof rack and replace the twin rotator on the roof rack. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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16th Feb 2018 8:35pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 
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^^^ I remember CB antennas from years back that had a lamp on the top of them... looked great on Capri's and cortinas....
You should search for "Western" on LR4x4, he has a couple of lights on his 110 I think. |
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16th Feb 2018 8:35pm |
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| lb73 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 289
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Had two led strobes mounted on the rear, along with amber beacon mounted on the front
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0 1972 VW Beetle 1200 2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8 2012 Audi A3 tdi 2020 Renault Kangoo electric |
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16th Feb 2018 11:17pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Not cheap but Ariel have them as optional extras for the Nomad: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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17th Feb 2018 11:15am |
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| ozzie1989 Member Since: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 282 
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I guess they are not road legal then
 Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition) |
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6th Mar 2018 6:12pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2162 
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Mounting mine under the rollcage. Perm live, fed down the A Pillar on the front, through the roof on the rear, joined into one loom, then into the fusebox (under cubby) and up to the switch (MUD Pod). Brackets made from Ali L section then x2 coats of Buzzweld CIO
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6th Mar 2018 7:05pm |
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