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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Spot. Flood or Combination lights
I have had a search but I cannot find any topics covering which is best and where suited ie roof A bar etc I am after upgrading mine as they are not very bright I like the look of the lights I have on but cannot decide which is best to go for they will be used mainly for the use on country roads and when it is safe enough to use and for when I am in the yard at work etc I am inclined to go for the 8" Combination but only because it is duel purpose.
Thanks
https://www.wildernesslighting.co.uk/wilderness-orb-203-c.asp


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Post #937254 11th Jan 2022 8:19pm
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GREENI



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For td5 speeds, a flood is what i’d go for.
Post #937255 11th Jan 2022 8:32pm
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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Thanks Greeni
Post #937258 11th Jan 2022 8:38pm
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GREENI



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I had KC Daylighter LED spot lights, but I preferred driving with the Rigid Industries flood lights, it’s nice to see miles up the road, but floods cover enough at Defender speeds in my experience. (But both is of course better!)

I still have my KC’s, but they’ve rusted after one winter.
Post #937297 12th Jan 2022 6:27am
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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Thanks again I have just had a look at the Rigids but i don't think they do 8" round ones to keep the look I have. I won't be getting them till the end of January so I still have time to look around.
Post #937318 12th Jan 2022 9:06am
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Light force on mine. Tough as being and nothing to corrode being plastic.



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Post #937331 12th Jan 2022 11:01am
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kaney



Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Thanks Andy.
Which are they flood spot etc
Post #937340 12th Jan 2022 12:16pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
They are adjustable by screwing the surround and it’s attached reflector in or out.
Post #937342 12th Jan 2022 12:26pm
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T140



Member Since: 15 Mar 2016
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Scotland 2007 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zambezi Silver
Landy Andy beat me to it, I was going mention Lightforce. 2 x 170 & 4 x 140 good lights and as he says no rust as they are plastic



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Post #937351 12th Jan 2022 1:57pm
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Not_Given



Member Since: 25 Dec 2017
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Orkney Grey
I have a pair of Lightforce LED driving lights. They have replaceable lens covers for spot/flood. I’m tempted to do one of each, but I haven’t tried it yet.
Post #937352 12th Jan 2022 2:13pm
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westie_



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I like abit of both.

Even at defender speed I like some spot beam pattern lights to be able to see deer etc right down the road and flood to be able to see what's immediately around the front of the vehicle.

I would warn against putting any sort of flood type light on the roof. You'll get a lovely reflection from the bonnet and find you can see less with them on than off! 110 Td5 Van
Post #937367 12th Jan 2022 3:08pm
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The Zee



Member Since: 26 May 2019
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
Have you though of theses from ORE ?
https://ore4x4.co.uk/shop/ltprtz/spot-ligh...mbo-light/

No personal use, but have heard good things about LTPRTZ and ORE customer support is superbe. Zaid-M
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Not just transport more like a religion
Post #937740 14th Jan 2022 6:06pm
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geobloke



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Absolutely personal choice, driving circumstances and depends what funds allow.

Obviously.

For instance, around these parts (being north wales back of beyond) where the roads are never straight or flat the beam pattern of choice is a combination flood spot. So width and moderate distance. This allows for edge illumination when taking corners and depth of illumination should there be dastardly sheep milling about outside their fields. Rolling Eyes

The choice of classic round spots or flat LED bar was a tough decision. Love the twin round spots in front of the radiator panel, but figured this time the extra air flow might be worth the loss of a classic look.

If I had the budget then I would have chosen something from Laser lamps as they are amazing. But instead funds allowed for a budget setup, so I currently have a WOWLED light bar under the soft A-bar. As budget as you can possibly get and probably the perfect light pattern for these parts. It is a a very diffuse light with decent depth of illumination. Excellent when green lining at night, good corner edge illumination but ideally it would be a little more focused, but beggars can't be choosers and all.

For what they cost I cannot recommend the WOWLEDs enough. Cheap and two years on they still look and work like new Thumbs Up
Post #937743 14th Jan 2022 6:35pm
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Tr90



Member Since: 06 Jan 2020
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
Bit of a mixture for me. WOWLEDS and Wipac.

Just need to get some led bulbs for the wipacs



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Post #937744 14th Jan 2022 6:45pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I’ve got some IPF combo spot/flood halogens. They are more than adequate in terms distance and have good spread. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #937752 14th Jan 2022 7:10pm
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