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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
I got mine from German eBay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/beheizbarer-Aussens...1e6a19125d but this seems similar (but more expensive) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defen...4ab13ec46c must be some other UK suppliers I suppose Photos tomorrow (but only of the finished product, I'm afraid) Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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23rd Jan 2012 7:10pm |
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pouf Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Athens Posts: 456 |
here is an installation
http://la7dja.org/defender/mirror-heating/ www.newfoundland.gr |
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23rd Jan 2012 7:41pm |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
I saw that before and it almost frightened me off even trying - seems like serious overkill Doesn't seem to bring any advantage over just drilling one hole through the plastic and one in the frame Also, I don't reckon that cable's chances, bent around and up against all that sharp metal... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... Last edited by ZeDefender on 23rd Jan 2012 7:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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23rd Jan 2012 7:48pm |
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pouf Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Athens Posts: 456 |
i agree with you.But this looks professional www.newfoundland.gr |
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23rd Jan 2012 8:25pm |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
No Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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23rd Jan 2012 8:41pm |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
As promised:
This is the position where the cable sheath goes in: Click image to enlarge and from the inside you can see the sheath going through. Sorry I can't remove the door seal as I've..."sealed" it with Sikaflex (but you can easily see inside where the recess is deepest): Click image to enlarge and finally where I fixed earth (the alloy is much thicker here): Click image to enlarge I deliberately kept it "low tech" to avoid problems of wear and tear. Using this method, there is no kinking or chafing of the cable or any movement of the sheath outside at all when the door is opened or closed. Everything (glue, wire etc.) will be painted black in a few hours and, if I say it myself, the finish will certainly be in keeping with general LR build "quality" Incidentally, the polyurethane glue is from Bison: http://www.bison.net/en/products/647-2-com...-bisonite/ Bloody wonderful stuff - IMHO the best there is :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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24th Jan 2012 8:46am |
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Paul_1978 Member Since: 08 Nov 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 384 |
Ive done this on my Truck, your more than welcome to come and have a look. Ive gone just under the hinge, bit more better looking than a grommet on the bulkhead, I also have a large 6mm drill to drill the bracket with to feed a cable through, although this took ages and was well tight! PM me if you want a look. |
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24th Jan 2012 8:55am |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
Tight is always good Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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24th Jan 2012 9:01am |
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AtleCM Member Since: 15 Apr 2011 Location: Kristiansand Posts: 13 |
Here is a kit for you guys living in UK if you don't want to replace the entire mirror.
Why don't people ship internationally? Atle CM Norway Def 110, S2a 88, S3 109, S2b FC |
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24th Jan 2012 10:47am |
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Xcelsius Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 17 |
I would probably order the Mudstuff elements for an extra pound over those. The Mudstuff isn't a printed circuit so there's less chance of an open trace rendering the element dead. Plus it looks like the Mudstuff ones would be able to heat more surface area like it says on their web page. http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Defender_Heated_Mirror_Elements.shtml |
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24th Jan 2012 11:49am |
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AtleCM Member Since: 15 Apr 2011 Location: Kristiansand Posts: 13 |
Thanks Xcelsius, hadn't seen those. Atle CM
Norway Def 110, S2a 88, S3 109, S2b FC |
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24th Jan 2012 12:15pm |
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dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 |
PM sent Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License |
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24th Jan 2012 12:21pm |
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Paul_1978 Member Since: 08 Nov 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 384 |
A guide to doing the job....
http://la7dja.org/defender/mirror-heating/ |
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24th Jan 2012 12:36pm |
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ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731 |
That was the "frightening" one I saw - might look pretty on the surface but I didn't fancy the bent, trapped, chafing cable...
Probably not as bad as it looks from the photos though Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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24th Jan 2012 2:00pm |
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