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ARC99



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Having purchased one of these torches from a forum member I have been planning on fitting it as The Warden and Yannis have done.

Last night I was reading through Yannis's post and S.H.M.B.O. screamed at me "Your are not taking the dash to bits" so I have to find another solution. My second location was going to be in the seat box under the driver seat, the only reservation I have is , will this weaken the structure? Does anyone have thoughts on this idea.

Also which is the positive cable? Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #524438 16th Apr 2016 10:15am
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N16kct



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I couldn't do that to my dash Shocked

Front of the cubby above the cup holders yes, but not the dash Big Cry
Post #524446 16th Apr 2016 11:02am
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Supacat



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My issue with fitting it in the seatbox is that you have to stop the vehicle, get out, remove seat base, remove cover and find torch. In the dark, I'd need a second torch to do all that.

If it's not reasonably to hand, what's the point?
Post #524449 16th Apr 2016 11:07am
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ARC99



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Supacat.

You have it wrong, not inside but fitted into the seat box under the clip that holds the top cover down. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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Wild Card 90



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ARC99 wrote:
Having purchased one of these torches from a forum member I have been planning on fitting it as The Warden and Yannis have done.

Last night I was reading through Yannis's post and S.H.M.B.O. screamed at me "Your are not taking the dash to bits" so I have to find another solution. My second location was going to be in the seat box under the driver seat, the only reservation I have is , will this weaken the structure? Does anyone have thoughts on this idea.

Also which is the positive cable?


I canīt see any stability problem with cutting a tidy hole into the front of the seat box. Had considered doing similar in the side of the seat box. The torch wouldnīt be accessable when on the move but easily reached when climbing out. Nicely presented when opening the door. It isnīt a map reading lamp anyway. Er no, I havenīt fitted it yet, either. On the list..... Whistle 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs,
Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons
Post #524773 17th Apr 2016 3:57pm
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Al_The_Pal



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I'm not keep on cutting the dash either, so have decided to fit one in the top of the passenger side "glove box" panel, I've bought a new genuine spare for 22 quid, can cut that about at leisure, make a tidy job and simply swap the panel out.
Post #524812 17th Apr 2016 6:22pm
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Likeomg



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i did see the other day someone who has installed this into the side of a cubby box.. looked really nice and tidy.

i couldn't bring myself to cut such a big hole in the dash Shocked

i just keep a full side mag light down the side of my seat between it and the cubby... wedges nicely
Post #524813 17th Apr 2016 6:24pm
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Yannis



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I have to say, once fitted, it looks like it came standard from the factory. Specially as the torch is LR branded.

You lot need to man up, I have another two holes in the other side now.....


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Yannis



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The problem I see with installing it on the side of the cubby box is that you will lose half the storage inside. The cradle is quite deep and there is a load of electrical gubbins on the back as well.

The seat base is quite a good idea, what about the soundproof matting? It might be to thick for the standard mounting method of the cradle.

I will be interested to see what people decide. I wonder if I will regret cutting my dash to bits Laughing Shocked
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Bristol 90XS



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Not a great pic but heres mine built into dash:


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LoveTheMud



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Bristol, that looks pretty factory fit - very nice! Thumbs Up

I also like where Andy (MCMA1) put it in his Corris 110

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056-75.html - about half way down

I honestly cant decide which I prefer!
Post #526624 25th Apr 2016 1:07pm
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LoveTheMud



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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42703.html

If anyone is interested in getting one of these - group buy
Post #526722 25th Apr 2016 6:52pm
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Def90



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Hi

If anybody else is interested I have one that I would sell, bought from Dan but not fitted and have had a change of plan.


Sorry Dan Would like to get my money back but will take Ģ85 posted.
Post #526735 25th Apr 2016 7:30pm
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mcma1



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I will take the torch off you... Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
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Williamraff



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Torch
Hi folks,

Have I missed the boat on this one? I would love one - rechargeable torch in a Land Rover - great idea Thumbs Up

If someone could let me know it would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks, Will.
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