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ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey

Thomas Performance LED Headlights

Hi all, wondering if anyone has any experience with TP LED Headlights?

I was almost settled on some Truck Lite units from Brendan, but after having a chat with him about which ones to go for I'm even more confused!

Not at all a fault with Brendan (appreciate your time) more a fault of me being fussy.

TP have a wide range of styles, I don't want one with a 'halo' at least not a full one as this to me just screams boy racer. I would like a drl as it will save me putting some elsewhere.

Mainly though interested in experience with TPUK headlights as they only have 1 year warranty Vs the 3 or 5 with Truck Lite.

Link: https://thomasperformance.co.uk/brands/tho...headlights

Thanks

Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

20th Jan 2019 11:07pm

Devon-Rover

Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: South Devon
Posts: 916

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green

IMHO it's a fancy website still selling the same class of product you get on ebay for a lot lot more. Brendan has covered at great length before on the topic of cheap LED lights and their soo called "DOT SAE E marked products" so they must be ok and up to standard.

Most people are happy as granted the light is better than the paltry standard offerings but when you get into the long term reliability and the little things like EMI causing your radio to buzz, then I would still say go with the better trusted brands like JW speaker, Nolden and Trucklite etc..etc.. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest

21st Jan 2019 6:30am

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Thanks for that

Just done some further research on the markings etc. And can now see that these are not up to standard.

Truck Lites it is!

Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

21st Jan 2019 7:00am

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

I bought my Truck Lites from Brendan. You won’t be disappointed with them. Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

21st Jan 2019 7:19am

ozzie1989

Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
Posts: 282

Thanks Ian, out of interest which model do you have?

Thanks, Scott. Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)

21st Jan 2019 8:31am

corgi1

Member Since: 26 Feb 2017
Location: bucks
Posts: 440

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

yep another one for Brendan, great lights, great service

21st Jan 2019 6:32pm

Ihod

Member Since: 07 Nov 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 165

ozzie1989 wrote:
Thanks Ian, out of interest which model do you have?

Thanks, Scott.

Scott,

They’re Truck Lite 2s:

Click image to enlarge

When they’re off, I think they look fairly standard - which is what I wanted. I haven’t wired the DLRs.

When they’re on (I’d need to take you some photos) the only downside is the light is split horizontally across the centre. So dipped beam, top half lit. Full beam, whole light lit.

That said, they are great at night. Good range, good colour, no dark spots.

I’m very happy with them. Ian

MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top)
MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold
MY2008 110 County USW - Sold
MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold
MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold
MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold

21st Jan 2019 8:21pm

Hall46

Member Since: 30 Dec 2017
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 42

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Great pic, they suit the smoked indicators and sides better than I thought

17th Feb 2019 11:09am

TheShrink

Member Since: 25 Apr 2019
Location: Somerset
Posts: 47

Hi

Can I ask who Brendan is and do you have a link to his website?

I'm looking to buy some headlights and following this post it seems as though Brendan is the man I need to deal with.

Thanks

JR

25th Apr 2019 3:22pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Brendan is also known as forum member “Leeds” his website is 4x4overlander.com

He and his wife are excellent to deal with and recommended by lots of us on here

you won’t find better customer service anywhere. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

25th Apr 2019 4:04pm

Peregrine_White

Member Since: 05 Feb 2019
Location: North West
Posts: 68

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green

Will second the recommendation for Brendan. His site has some of the highest quality products around at fair prices.

25th Apr 2019 4:31pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Just don't ask for a discount

Great service and advice is worth full price!

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

25th Apr 2019 4:34pm

Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Sulisuli wrote:
Brendan is also known as forum member “Leeds” his website is 4x4overlander.com

He and his wife are excellent to deal with and recommended by lots of us on here you won’t find better customer service anywhere.

100%

Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.

25th Apr 2019 5:14pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Brendan is a great gent indeed. And he likes not only a good Yorkshire Pudding, but also squash fly cake, and even toad in the hole.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

25th Apr 2019 5:54pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Eric, just to clarify something I do not have squash fly cake on the same plate as toad in the hole and gravy! Now fruit cake with a slice of Wensleydale on top is yummy

You have also forgotten that I am a grumpy old git and if you mention that nasty, evil d word in my presence you are likely to be force fed a bar of soap

Apart from that thank you for the kind words folks

Brendan

25th Apr 2019 6:30pm

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