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kzycnn



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LED light clusters stolen
Well, the b Censored ds got at me last night - rear LED light clusters stolen from my Defender.

Easy enough job for the scrotes as they were just fitted to the standard Defender lights i.e. plinths secured from inside but 'lenses' Question simply screwed in to these from the outside, so 5 minutes with a screw driver and all done Crying or Very sad

Plinths have been left alone and all (bar one) plug - one must have come off when the lights were removed; perhaps the first attempt?

Leaves me with a dilemma - what to fit instead Question

If I get another set of LED 'lenses' (not sure yet if I can get these alone or if I need to buy a complete set, including plinths - Matt (FCX) are you there??? (They were originally from you...)

A different set of LEDs that may be secured from the inside - anyone know if others (i.e. Mobile Centre) are fastened in this way?

Or some form of light guard that would act as a deterrent? I'm not aware of any that may prevent access to the lights themselves, but that's not to say there aren't any.

What low lifes. First bit of shiney stuff I've had stolen. Really makes me angry. Can't see that anything else has been taken, but no other goodies are as easy to remove (they went missing last night so haven't yet had the time to really check - spotted on my way to work in my eurobox)

Tony
Post #216001 4th Mar 2013 8:40am
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You could go for a set of the mobile center 70mm ones Thumbs Up they are secrued wit ha nut at the back so the thieving scrots cant get at them Thumbs Up The thing is though then there more likely just to smash them out of spite of not stealing them Evil or Very Mad CSK Automotive
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I had my spare wheel stolen despite it being in a public space in the middle of the day and locked with a LR locking wheel nut (which offer fek all protection I now understand).

Has anyone any experience of how often they (LED bulbs) actually blow? If they last 'forever' then could you superglue the lenses on and not bother with screws? Maybe do this and accept when one does go you need to buy a new unit but cheaper than replacing the whole lot every time some scrote fancies your LEDS.

HTH and fingers crossed the piece of sh#t who stole them gets what they are due at some point soon.

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Post #216004 4th Mar 2013 8:53am
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kzycnn



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Mobile centre lights are a thought but it may cost me more as I doubt they'll fit on the plinths that were left behind. Need to investigate this.

How about dropping the LED idea all together... Will NAS lenses fit on the plinths I have (70mm)? That would save me stripping out the back of the car again.

Glueing is another option (but drastic)...

Tony
Post #216007 4th Mar 2013 8:58am
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Go Beyond



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Hi Tony,

Sorry to hear about your loss Sad

Yes, we can supply the lights without the plinths.

The 70mm Mobile Centre ones do not fit the NAS plinths but as pointed out by Killer are secured from behind.

I have fitted my LEDS with 'security' screws that I got from RS, not foolproof but a deterrent.

Yes, standard NAS lights will fit your plinths and are of course a lot cheaper.

It maybe an idea for SVX and X Tech owners to think about replacing the standard screws with something a little more secure ....

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Post #216014 4th Mar 2013 9:27am
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You can buy all six LED LR (Le Perei) lamps from www.dun-bri.com for ~£270 inc VAT.

Not sure why they cost £400-£500 elsewhere

Cheers

Steve
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SteveG



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You can use some security self tappers like this...


http://www.securityfasteners.net/Security-...Screw.html
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kzycnn



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I might well be in touch, Matt, for a cost for just the LED units. With 'security screws' this might be the best way forward.

I don't really want to go back to filament bulbs (NAS or otherwise) - depends on what my insurance company say....

Quick glance at dun-bri but can only see turn lights (95mm) although it could be worth a deeper look.

Thanks for your feedback, everyone.

Tony
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kzycnn wrote:


Quick glance at dun-bri but can only see turn lights (95mm) although it could be worth a deeper look.


Hi Tony

Yeah, it's not the best site to navigate here's my post of when I fitted them to my 90 with a screen grab of of lights and part no. I used...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17799.html

Probably easiest way to find is to search for '95mm stop' '95mm rear' etc
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kzycnn



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That's a great help, thanks.

Tony
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Lishlandy



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Go Beyond wrote:
Hi Tony,

Sorry to hear about your loss Sad

Yes, we can supply the lights without the plinths.

The 70mm Mobile Centre ones do not fit the NAS plinths but as pointed out by Killer are secured from behind.

I have fitted my LEDS with 'security' screws that I got from RS, not foolproof but a deterrent.

Yes, standard NAS lights will fit your plinths and are of course a lot cheaper.

It maybe an idea for SVX and X Tech owners to think about replacing the standard screws with something a little more secure ....


Matt,

what size security screws did you get for the rear LED's, Im rubbish at working out measurements as well as being stuck in the office at the moment without a screwdriver (yes i can even c**k that up).

Am thinking preventative theft deterants for Billing etc which i heard had an alarming theft rate last year ===================================
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Post #216059 4th Mar 2013 1:03pm
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Go Beyond



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Hi Steve,

I used 1" No. 8 self tappers with a dome security head Thumbs Up
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Lishlandy



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Go Beyond wrote:
Hi Steve,

I used 1" No. 8 self tappers with a dome security head Thumbs Up


cheers buddy,

where did you get them from as that security fastners website above only sell in bulk of 200-500! I dont need that many haha.

regards ===================================
Steve
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Go Beyond



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I actually got mine from RS though I note they don't do the same design any more, try Screwfix


http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?fh_searc...ew_size=20
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K9F



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Corsetti rear lightguards whilst not anti-theft it would take any scrote about 10 minutes to get the guard cover off, longer if you resin the allen bolts.


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