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thomson_adam

Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 151

Genuine LED head lights

Hello
I am looking at a potential light upgrade for a defender 90.

I have the option of genuine Land Rover lights , these are off the adventure defender -model number LR06911

These are new and are around £1000, are they any good or is there better after market versions available

1st May 2022 8:29am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

Realistically when you buy led lights most of us have to go on recommendation as we don’t get the opportunity to fit and compare lots of different types.

I have Trucklites which are superb but quite expensive at £700 a set, I know there are a few others members would recommend, but I would personally avoid the cheap Chinese ones off eBay unless you want to buy several sets to systematically replace them as they fail. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

1st May 2022 8:44am

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

I have truck lites and the landrigziger loom upgrade, fantastic upgrade.

https://shop.landreiziger.nl/lichtversterk...elais.html

1st May 2022 9:13am

The Zee

Member Since: 26 May 2019
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 289

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver

Orginal JLR LED headlights were by Nolden : https://www.noldengmbh.de/referenzen-e/cus...-headlight
You can get these in the UK via Brendon @ 4x4overlander.com - I think he is a forum sponsor or is active on this forum.

As others have said there is a lot of choice of LED headlights from unmarked, unapproved far east lamps to the cream of the crop JW Speaker's made in the USA with a full warranty, markings and approvals for on-road use.

JW Speaker's importer into the UK is MobileCenter (again I think he may be on this forum)

The other I would consider is LTPRTZ a mid to upper price/performance point light, designed in Germany, distrubuted in the UK by ORE 4x4

Hope this is of some help since I'm in the same situation looking for a set of headlights. Zaid-M
www.DefencePhotos.com
2014 Defender 110 Utility, 2.2 Puma, Indus Silver
Not just transport more like a religion

1st May 2022 2:35pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2229

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Just because they're reassuringly expensive doesn't mean they'll last any longer than the cheaper offerings, witness a couple of "premium" sets on here recently with one non-functioning light.
Remember you may need additional lighting to supplement the main beam, which anecdotal evidence on this forum suggests is inferior to incandescent bulbs, a popular reassuringly expensive option here is a big Lazer light bar.
HTH
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

1st May 2022 3:40pm

lolo

Member Since: 18 Jul 2021
Location: Vaud
Posts: 123

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green

Leamreject wrote:
...I would personally avoid the cheap Chinese ones off eBay unless you want to buy several sets to systematically replace them as they fail.

I have one of these "cheap" angel eye 7inches LED sourced on Wish/Aliexpress mounted on my motorcycle. Absolutely perfect, no issue, 20'000 km in 3 years, all weather conditions including heavy rains of course. At a fraction of the genuine one price (20x

) I really don't care if it fails... but it currently don't

1st May 2022 6:38pm

thomson_adam

Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 151

Thanks for the advice
Do you know how long the fronts take to fit ?

1st May 2022 8:30pm

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

I did mine in about 20 mins

1st May 2022 8:40pm

thomson_adam

Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 151

I am guessing it’s a fairly easy job ?

Has anyone converted the rear lights to led too?

2nd May 2022 8:20am

The Zee

Member Since: 26 May 2019
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 289

See this post : https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72943.html

It will provide help with the rear light LED upgrade. Zaid-M
www.DefencePhotos.com
2014 Defender 110 Utility, 2.2 Puma, Indus Silver
Not just transport more like a religion

2nd May 2022 8:58am

darwin1

Member Since: 03 Apr 2011
Location: Worldwide
Posts: 28

Keep in mind the genuine ones are 1000 pounds each. I made the mistake and ordered 1 (assuming it as a set). When the single light arrived, I had no choice but bit the bullet and get the matching second. Light quality is excellent (especially compared to stock), but not sure it is worth the money with many less expensive options out there

3rd May 2022 3:25am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

Dupe Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

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3rd May 2022 5:25am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

lolo wrote:
Leamreject wrote:
...I would personally avoid the cheap Chinese ones off eBay unless you want to buy several sets to systematically replace them as they fail.

I have one of these "cheap" angel eye 7inches LED sourced on Wish/Aliexpress mounted on my motorcycle. Absolutely perfect, no issue, 20'000 km in 3 years, all weather conditions including heavy rains of course. At a fraction of the genuine one price (20x ) I really don't care if it fails... but it currently don't

For every good experience like yours there are multiple (me included) bad ones, and the difference when you have two lamps compared to a motorbike single, is matching the good one up. If you can’t you have to buy a pair and start the whole process again Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

3rd May 2022 5:27am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3372

One of my Jw speakers failed so I replaced them with a £50 ebay pair. Theyve been fine for 2 years and I only replaced them as I got hold of a bearmach set cheap. The cheapos are on the shelf as spares now waiting for something else to fail

3rd May 2022 5:51am

PocketFred

Member Since: 02 Feb 2022
Location: Lausanne
Posts: 22

2001 Defender 110 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue

I had some cheapo chinese ones for 3 years on. I was quite happy at first as they were an improvement over the originals but over time, i did notice the quality of the light diminishing.

Two months ago, I bit the bullet and bought some Vision X Vortex ones for 900chf/700GBP.
The power, homogeneity of the spread of light and the cut off line are nearly as good as on a modern BMW/Audi/Merc, i'm really impressed.
While the added cost doesn't translate in the same multiplying factor in quality/light emitted over the chinese ones, they are a definite improvement, proving once again"buy cheap, buy twice" to be true.

Maybe contact "Thomas PerformanceUK" for some buying advice as he sells most available LED lights, chinese made and major brands. 110 HT TD5 w/ PopTop for travelling
110 CSW 300tdi for hunting

3rd May 2022 6:47am

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