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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20355  
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I'd say more £150 - £250
There are members on here more than capable of doing this for you, perhaps local if your lucky. It's not a massively complicated nor difficult to do. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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14th Nov 2013 10:37pm |
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| Baldinho Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 123 
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Thanks for the reply, thought it was a touch spenny!
Anyone near Haslemere? I'm happy to travel with beer tokens and beer! Been hunting around on the internet and found Rangers 4x4, any other recommended Defender specialists in Hants/West Sussex/Surrey? |
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14th Nov 2013 11:08pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20355
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Sorry I can't advise any further, hopefully more local members can guide you to a reputable dealer / Indy.
I think I'm a bit far to help you really which is a shame. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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14th Nov 2013 11:20pm |
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| Baldinho Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 123
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Your advice is appreciated, thanks
I'll be asking you about subwoofers soon! |
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14th Nov 2013 11:43pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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It really depends on what is include in the quote of £300.
£300 including VAT = £250 ex VAT Land Rover switch for optional light is about £40 Waterproof connectors say £5 Fuse box, relay, wire, conduit etc Say up to 2 hours labour at main dealer could be £100/hr Yes someone could throw them on your vehicle for beer money and £10 in parts. So £300 is not excessive, depending on what is included in that price and by what type of garage/quality of the job. Less then £100, including parts it is either done as mates rates or I would be concerned about quality of workmanship and parts. So £300 could be a reasonable price, for a good quality job and parts by a main dealer or it could be a rip off price, with substandard parts and workmanship by a back street bodger! Brendan |
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14th Nov 2013 11:58pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20355
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Depends on the complexity of the installation too, workmanship quality on electrical items can be iffy. Personally I'd only trust main dealer. (Despite associated cost) or an auto sparky, never ever halfords or similar. I am no expert but simply learnt as I went which is really interesting and with the likes of Mal (K9F and Brian (lorryman) you can really go wrong if you get stuck with a slightly more complicated problem.
The jist is a mechanic and auto electrician are two completely different things. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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15th Nov 2013 12:19am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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This is as easy a job as you could do, why not have a go?
Your not miles from Keith Gott? |
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15th Nov 2013 5:40am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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Baldinho - who is supplying the A Bar?
As others state, it's a fairly straightforward job. I did mine myself using a Land Rover kit and instructions as a base/guide. It did take me a wee while, because I was slow & methodical. Once you have got your head around it tho it's straightforward. TOPIX instructions here http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/service/document/70573 And "The Boy" did a similar write-up here for roof lights (same principle): http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic11570.html I used this A Bar from Flatdog:  Click image to enlarge Can't advise on a local fitter, but 2-3 hours work plus parts (as Leeds says above) doesn't seem OTT. Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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15th Nov 2013 7:23am |
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| Baldinho Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 123
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Thanks all for your insight, food for thought and as you say £300 may not be too much in the whole scheme of things as that quote came from a LR dealer. Sounded a lot to me (with really no wiring knowledge at all!!) Can put my hand to most things but anything with wires and I run a mile for some reason.
Will call Keith Gott and see how much it'll be. |
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15th Nov 2013 8:30am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640 
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if you get the light force wiring kit, its very simple... i can provide plenty of pictures of how ive installed mine if you'd like?
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15th Nov 2013 6:02pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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If you need a Lightforce wiring kit I have a brand new one here that is not going to be used on anything
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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15th Nov 2013 6:34pm |
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| Baldinho Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 123
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Likeomg - yes please and thanks very much in advance. Bob thank you to you too. Will check what's in the box!
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15th Nov 2013 6:43pm |
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| Macpaul Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: SW Surrey Posts: 439 
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Haslemere, eh?
I've not had this job done but I go to Keith Gott who are sensible and Challenger 4x4 just outside Farnham, likewise. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop Now a 2013 110 USW too. |
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15th Nov 2013 8:54pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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This might help give you the confidence to save a couple of ££
http://www.tomaxcars.com/defender/pdf/Inst...Lights.pdf |
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16th Nov 2013 8:54am |
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