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RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2012

Do you have LED headlights?

We all know the stock headlights (haolgen bulb) are pretty dismal.

I'd like to upgrade mine to LED headlights however I am NOT prepared to pay for the likes of JW Speaker @ £500 and above.

Flatdog have some that are £299 with a DRL/Sidelight halo, and obviously they are going to be better than the standard headlight, but are they worth the money?

Would the Wipac Crystal or the Xenon headlight bulbs be just as good and a lot less money?

Those who have either, I welcome your comments.

Thanks

Adam 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

27th Jul 2015 10:20am

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

upgrade the wiring loom , clear glass headlights , osram nightbreakers make a big difference and cheapest way to improve headlights

27th Jul 2015 10:31am

GypsySamuraiAnt

Member Since: 31 Mar 2015
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 131

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

I have the one's from Flatdog that you mentioned and I couldn't be happier

almost have the price of other and apparently on par with jw speaker evo's and a tad brighter than the trucklites. A huge improvement over stock anyway.

Note the post from BuckBlu110 on my build thread

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic36737-60.html

Cheers,
Ant

27th Jul 2015 11:31am

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

Just bought some TruckLites from Peter - here:-> http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic37882.html?highlight=%A3250 for £250.

Not fitted but the quality of the build looks good..

Got to be better that the glow worms I currently have for headlights.

cheers

simon

27th Jul 2015 11:44am

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2012

Ant,

Thanks for that, liked reading your post about Lamington, been there many times, I 'lived' on Straddie for a while when I was younger.

Are your Angel Eyes linked to sidelights or an ignition on feed?

Were they easy to do? 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

27th Jul 2015 12:07pm

BuckBlu110

Member Since: 19 Apr 2014
Location: in the pub
Posts: 709

1994 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel CSW Buckingham Blue

Re: Do you have LED headlights?

RRUK wrote:
but are they worth the money?

Yes! Cracking lights for the money, got them on the mrs' 90 and certainly give the speaker evo's I've got on my 110 a run for their money! Not necessarily better, as they both have pros and cons, but for the money, they are good so far and we've had them for around ten months. I've got some photos of a comparison between these on the mrs' 90, trucklites on my old mans 110 and the speakers on mine, I'll try and get them posted up one of the days.

27th Jul 2015 2:25pm

SDV8

Member Since: 09 Jan 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 103

2006 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Got the factory fit Noldens on my Autobiography. They're fantastic! 2016 Defender Adventure 110
2015 Defender Autobiography 90
2016 Defender V8 Classic Works 90
2020 Defender 110 P400 X

28th Jul 2015 10:14am

GypsySamuraiAnt

Member Since: 31 Mar 2015
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 131

RRUK wrote:
Ant,

Thanks for that, liked reading your post about Lamington, been there many times, I 'lived' on Straddie for a while when I was younger.

Are your Angel Eyes linked to sidelights or an ignition on feed?

Were they easy to do?

Was quite the trip mate

Can't wait to head to Straddie when the weather warms up too!

Yes the DRL angel eyes are lined to the side indicators for power. I got these for a super easy install

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/electri...-loom.html

28th Jul 2015 10:21am

midlife

Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Cork
Posts: 122

Fitted truck lites last week from peter,brilliant light and look nice too.Was glad to lose the rusty bezels.

28th Jul 2015 11:16am

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2012

Interesting comment about the bezels. Did your Trucklites come with new bezels? 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

29th Jul 2015 8:42am

midlife

Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Cork
Posts: 122

I ordered them same time as lights from peter. Good quality and black

29th Jul 2015 12:18pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

As a comparison

Truck-lite LED headlights

Integral Sidelight/Position light

EU approved

IP69K (This is the newest IP rating that was created specifically for vehicles that require regular high pressure cleaning e.g. 4x4s, quarry vehicles, dump-trucks etc)

9v-33v Multi-volt *12.8v, 1.80a (low beam), 3.60 amps (high beam)

1,300 Lumens

Flatdog

LED + Angel Eye Headlamps 7" - RHD Pair

Fits: Series, Defender , RRC

These LED headlamps have many benefits and features over your existing standard headlamps.

Made from tough polycarbonate lens and aluminium housing these headlights are not going to shatter like traditional headlamps and leak water.

An output of 28W on low beam, and 50W on high means these lights are bright and powerful allowing you to see what's ahead.

Benefits:

Legal - E Marked
Fully water proof giving longevity.
Black inner bowl - a great aesthetic look!
Includes built in angel eye/ sidelight option with an easy wiring configuration.

E Marked Approved

Technical Information
Rated Voltage DC 12/24V
Low Beam Input Current 1.5A @ 12V
High Beam Input Current 1.5A @ 12V
Halo Input Current 0.35A @ 12V
LED Initial Flux (min) 1000LM (low beam)
LED Initial Flux (min) 1000LM (High beam)

Trucklite and Noldens are the only LED headlights I am aware of that have the highest IP rating of 69K

What is the actual IP rating of the Flatdog lights?

I know that Peter has sold a lot of the Trucklites at £250 inc. VAT and delivery so if you want one at that price better get in fast. Normal price of Trucklites is £400- £450

Brendan

31st Jul 2015 8:58pm

ttman333

Member Since: 16 Jul 2015
Location: HANTS
Posts: 75

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Need help choosing LED headlights

About to tackle the headlights on new Defender 110SW.

Reading through the thread is very helpful but hasn't left me any the wiser whether to go Trucklite or Flatdog.

Also have the option of TerraFirma GDL015 - Duo-Lux 7 inch Headlights.

Any suggestions, including ease of fitting and best prices would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

29th Sep 2015 5:42pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

From my experience it doesn't really matter which brand you go for as the increased light output of them all is highly impressive, they are all plug and play with the same mounting arrangement as original....As long as whichever brand you buy of the lights have the highest IP rating of IP69K. IP rating to me as a Marine Engineer is the most important factor and the fact that finding condensation in your expensive lights is one of the most disheartening experiences.

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

Last edited by K9F on 29th Sep 2015 5:51pm. Edited 1 time in total

29th Sep 2015 5:48pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Speaker Evo's

Here we go again

29th Sep 2015 5:48pm

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