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ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

So there are different ones

I guess the adjusters are always obvious hooky things 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...

23rd Oct 2012 3:15pm

WelshGas

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 935

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Thanks for the video link Yorky. Just the job.
They are definitely an improvement over the standard lights. Approx 20-25% brighter and a much better/crisper spread.
Took a little longer to fit as I also did a little modification. I got the Crystals with side light which included the bulb holder for a 501 5W bulb. Had to trim the siicone base of the bulb holder a little and file a cut out in the plastic headlight holder so that the sidelight plug wouldn't foul the headlight levelling motor etc: BUT I now have DRL's. The sidelights in the headlamp are wired via a 5 pin relay to come on with the ignition and go out with the sidelights.
Used ordinary 501 bulbs from my spare bulb draw but have some LED bulbs on order and will replace when I replace the headlight rims with stainless steel, also on order.
The present rims are rusty already despite being replace by dealer 6 mths ago under warranty.

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26th Oct 2012 9:28pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

@Welshgas re "They are definitely an improvement over the standard lights. Approx 20-25% brighter and a much better/crisper spread."

Do they give better distance down dark lanes? BM52

26th Oct 2012 9:54pm

WelshGas

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 935

Hi bm25. That is one of the reasons I decided to fit them. I think they have a better spread. On Dipped a good central light but more on the L side to show verges etc: well. Main been seems much more defined , a very good distance . That is my personal view. I'm glad I changed.

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27th Oct 2012 4:44am

ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

Agree with all the above

Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...

27th Oct 2012 7:37am

Buzzsaw

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Swindon
Posts: 61

Had my Crystals and RING Halogen bulbs in for a month now, absolutely love them - agree with all comments here.

Full beam just absolutely lights up everything!

27th Oct 2012 10:03am

Mynstral

Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 119

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

Hi All.

Sorry to butt in on this thread.

I have the crystals fitted and they are a vast improvement. My question is how do you aline the beam reflectors when driving on the continent? (Halfrauds stick on). Or can you recomend a better solution?

regards Myn Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.

27th Oct 2012 11:17am

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

thanks for the updates, looks like i will change them then.

re europe, use black gaffer tape and cut to size for a fraction of the price. BM52

27th Oct 2012 8:12pm

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