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| Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133   
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Any one got any ideas how I can increase the illumination of my reversing light without resorting to a work light. I live in the sticks and the standard reverse light intensity on my new 90 is inadequate..
Thanks Dave |
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20th Nov 2014 4:03pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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LED, much brighter and lower power consumption.
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20th Nov 2014 4:05pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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By that I mean an E marked LED unit from the factory that is legal.
Such as the Wipac version. Fitting LED fixtures into the original holder is illegal. Take a look here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defen...43d06f3ade |
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20th Nov 2014 4:07pm |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507  
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TBH Steve, I have the wipac LED one on my 90 and It's not that great an improvement. Better yes, but still not fantastic.
Better option is doubling up and fitting 2, one each side  Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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20th Nov 2014 4:32pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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yes I found the same not enough of a improvement, so went the double route too , 2 fog + 2 rev
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20th Nov 2014 4:38pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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I put a work light on.
Normal reverse light for most things but then if I need I can switch it on and see everything. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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20th Nov 2014 4:50pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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also work light comes on , on mine too and I got it switched so can have w/l on with reverse , off , w/l alone |
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20th Nov 2014 5:18pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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I have tried an aftermarket LED (filament bulb replacement) of the type that are common on e/bay and it made a massive difference and was only about £5 however as others have said not strictly legal. A good alternative is a work lamp that can be switched from the cab, however again not strictly legal if used when reversing DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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20th Nov 2014 5:20pm |
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| Litch Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 762
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As above. Just upgrade to a pair of the round reversing lights but when you do it make sure you go for fully road legal E-marked units such as these Le Perie units.
Seriously bright. 
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20th Nov 2014 5:28pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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I have the Le Perei led reverse light as standard on my SVX, and it is worthless. As good as the SVX Le Perei tail/stop light units are, as well as the led fog, as poor I find that reverse light.
The Le Perei fog throws better (red) light far behind the truck than the white led light of the reverse. Strange I think, and don't have a real explanation. Just to be clear, the reverse light is in fine as new condition, no disfunctioning LEDs or so. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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20th Nov 2014 6:33pm |
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| Vince VDB Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: Champagne sur Oise Posts: 60  
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Two Bolt on Bits reverse Led Lights on the right side of the 110, its ok, not fantastic but correct.
Click image to enlarge Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW SE Defender 90 300 Tdi SW with TD5 body Land 90 V8 HT |
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20th Nov 2014 7:17pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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Just doubling up the reversing lights is one hell of an improvement. It's not a difficult job, be prepared to wield the drill and you'll be fine. It can be as cheap, I used second hand bits I picked up from an autojumble, or you can go the whole hog and buy new fancy led sets from one of the forum.
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20th Nov 2014 8:38pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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Wire your worklight to the reversing light. There is a thread on here showing how.
Merlin |
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20th Nov 2014 9:19pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Under Vehicle Lighting Regs only 2 reversing lights are required and they do need to be type approved/E marked.
Good alternative is two work lights high up angled out slighty so you get a better spread of light. Wired and switched separately legal as work lights, not legal to use as reverse lights on the public highway, however legal to use as reverse lights off road. Brendan |
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20th Nov 2014 9:26pm |
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