Ads90 wrote:

Roof-mounted lights are not road legal - as I understand it they cannot be wired to come on with the main-beam, but have to be on an independent switch for off-road use only...

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Thinking of a pair of Light Force 170's but at £190 a pair that is a lot of dosh.

Has anyone tried Roo Lights, and can report on their performance?

I have them - bought because, whilst not cheap by any stretch, they are cheaper than lightforce and i find it difficult to spot the design differencies. They are fantastic lights - a few personal niggles, but thats personal not a reflection (no pun ) on the kit.

My favourite was WARN but 2 issues - they couldnt be mounted the way i required (well the ones i wanted couldnt) and they apparently are a little more destructable - ignoring cost again. But still my favourite.

I have the Vision Plus bulbs in the disco and the halfords "whatever" top bulbs in the 90 and the halford ones are brighter. But the vision plus are still better than standard.

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What are the pros and cons of mounting the lights on the grille vs a bar above the windscreen?

Roof lights have advantages over grill lights, particularily when off roading as they illuminate the drops/ditches etc - they do cast glare onto the bonnet ... unless you take action, which there are severl options (i wont go into here) including some purpose desgined lights.

Grill lights give you a little better range and throw light differently, which for driving can be useful

They both have there place...of course you then go into the types of pattern and throw (eg reflector/lense!)

Finally (sorry for the post - i like this topic)

Clear form

I had these on my old 90 and they do make a big difference - i didnt believe it until i had to replace the leaking old units so got these for a few pounds more...they were better - toying with getting them again, especially coupled to the uprated bulbs.

I havent fully tried the different loom - i have heard it can help in some vehicles, although its marginal and benefits can be had with just keeping contacts clean as it moves though its life.

Finally Finally uprated bulbs...now they are illegal...but you shouldnt be dazzling people! Mike

alantd wrote:

MSE - thanks for the post. It's always good to learn from someone who knows what they're talking about.

I'm not going to be doing night expeditions so it's really for when I'm driving around (perhaps negotiating the last few hundred yards back into the field etc).

I guess, from what you've said, front-mounted lights would probably be better.

I assume I'll need a bar (soft A-bar?) to mount them too. They might look a bit odd floating in the grille.

No trouble

Some good spots on a soft a bar will see you fine - JE do some really nice recessed ones - but they are £££. My pet issue at the minute is getting them lined up for my liking...

here is the ring summary:

Click image to enlarge Mike