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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
I can confirm the heated screen is great when greeted with this when you finish work:
Click image to enlarge EDIT Photo hosting Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum Last edited by I.AM_a driver on 24th Sep 2015 3:39pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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5th Nov 2013 8:16am |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
I fitted some Wipac LED indicators & Sidelights to the front of my 90 yesterday:
Click image to enlarge first impressions are good, they look almost standard & give out a good spread of light. EDIT Photo hosting Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum Last edited by I.AM_a driver on 24th Sep 2015 3:37pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th Jan 2014 10:15pm |
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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 |
Is there any issues with the trailer electrics or does the flasher unit compensate for filament bulbs on your trailers Mark?
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11th Jan 2014 1:17am |
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Interlet Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 461 |
Apparently if you get the Bolt On Bits relay, trailer electrics work correctly, if you get the Wipac relay, trailers don't flash at the right speed. That is what someone has said on here, not from personal experience.
Looks great Mark, any plan on LED headlights in the future? 1998 110 300Tdi White Hard Top |
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11th Jan 2014 10:21am |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
Very simple installation- no wiring to worry about all plug & play. I got them from Car Builder Solutions, same place I got my NAS rear LEDs all those years ago.
Rust-stained plastic due to the corrosion of previous headlamp retaining rings, now replaced with stainless. Also took the opportunity to fit an RDX relay as I do a fair bit of towing, which gives a decent interval & trailer warning function still works. Led headlights may follow eventually, but I'm conscious that a lot of money and not very easy to protect them. Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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12th Jan 2014 5:15pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
Why is it that it always starts raining just as I get the crucial bits together to do a job?!
Click image to enlarge I had to transfer the central locking & electric windows over to the new backing plates, replacing the manual windows & locks. Click image to enlarge Lock barrels were also transferred over into the new handles. Passenger door installed: Click image to enlarge Driver door installed: Click image to enlarge Hinges & X-trouser catches are next on the shopping list, meantime is anyone after a pair of used Td5 doors?! EDIT- Photo hosting Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum Last edited by I.AM_a driver on 21st Sep 2015 8:34pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Feb 2014 9:27pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
I finally finished the install & wiring of the LED beacons I purchased from a fellow forum member a few days ago, & remembered to take a photo of them in situ this evening:
Click image to enlarge At some point over the Easter weekend at Convoy I'll try & get a video of them in action. Taking advantage of the dry weather, I cleaned the original spare wheel cover in preparation for adding a Lothian 4x4 Response reflective vinyl. I won't run with it on the truck all the time, only when supporting at events etc. I also took the time to adjust my wheel carrier so it doesn't bounce so much when you shut the back door, and replaced my high level LED brake light for a slimline version. EDIT- New Photo hosting Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum Last edited by I.AM_a driver on 21st Sep 2015 8:25pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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15th Apr 2014 8:37pm |
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Josh K Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 266 |
Looks good Mark, did you get a new switch unit for your LED strobe lights? How did you mount the grill lights? I've got a roof mounted LED light bar but I'm conscious that it's really visible from behind but not so much for vehicles ahead. I'm thinking of either grill lights or a dash mounted light unit. A pic of them in action and how they are mounted would help me decide. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it. The road less travelled.... is a muddy one! |
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24th Apr 2014 2:52am |
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Landy-Novice Member Since: 22 Jun 2013 Location: wiltshire Posts: 118 |
they steel or ali skin? tidy 90 too! just need to get the new doors matched up color wise! |
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25th Apr 2014 9:47pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
Josh- yeah I got a switch unit from evs, an Able2 ShoMe one specifically for led lights. Will take better pics of install & them in use soon.
L-N they are standard Td5 steel frame with ally skin. Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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1st May 2014 5:30pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
I also rejuvenated an old wheel cover to maike it show that I'm a member of Lothian 4x4 Response:
Click image to enlarge I'm supporting at the Maggies Monster Bike & Hike this weekend, helping move medical assets (people & kit) to where they are needed to provide adequate medical cover to the 3000 participants. The event starts in Fort William on Saturday at 0600 and covers a 31 mile cycle followed by either a 9, 23 or 41 mile hike to the bronze silver or gold finish. EDIT- Photo hosting Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum Last edited by I.AM_a driver on 21st Sep 2015 8:27pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st May 2014 10:12pm |
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Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 |
Is that a 'Jeep' in the driveway
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1st May 2014 10:28pm |
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Josh K Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 266 |
Mark - keep an eye out for for some of the Highland 4x4 response team who are also helping at Maggie's this weekend. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it. The road less travelled.... is a muddy one! |
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1st May 2014 10:30pm |
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I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404 |
Tiger- Yup thats one of them.
Josh- Will do, we've got three vehicles supporting the medics, I think Highland are providing logistic support. Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum |
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2nd May 2014 7:30am |
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