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VVS210



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LED stop/tail - RDX or Wipac
Need to change my stop/tail lights as the lenses are past their best & I'm sure it won't be long before the holders need changing due to corrosion.

So, I have decided to go for LED replacements but which are better quality/more reliable KDX or Wipac??

Want to keep the standard red look rather than clear lens.

Thanks.
Post #681003 23rd Jan 2018 9:31am
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Stacey007



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I've got wipac,

Much much brighter and imho safer Smile



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almost 2 year now and no issues
Post #681004 23rd Jan 2018 9:33am
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
I have the Wipac ones.

They have been superb for the last 4 or 5 years (don't want to look in the drawer of receipts to find out exactly how long).

Much brighter and I assume safer than the original glow worm infested units.

Just one word of caution, if you don't have LED headlights they will seem very yellow once you have fitted LED sidelights. Of course this only applies if you change all of the indicators and sidelights as well as the stop/tail lights. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #681005 23rd Jan 2018 9:36am
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VVS210



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Thanks both - two votes for Wipac. I'm only looking to do the stop/tail lights at the moment, already got LED bulbs in the front side lights & Philips X-treme bulbs in the crystal head lights.

I don't have NAS style lights, are the Wipac NAS lights a direct replacement for the standard units or do they require modification??

Cheers.
Post #681007 23rd Jan 2018 9:41am
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
I'm not sure regarding the NAS style on whether they are direct replacements.

The ones I have are the standard size ones as I wanted to try and keep the original look. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #681011 23rd Jan 2018 9:48am
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CarMan



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Very pleased with my Wipac lights, which I chose as I felt they were more 'original' Thumbs Up Rob

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Post #681012 23rd Jan 2018 9:55am
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SteveG



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I think you’ll be happy with both, but as a straight swap the RDX ones are easier.

Another alternative is the Perei LED lights that LR used on their special editions. They are available here...

https://www.dunbrionline.com/Brands/Perei/...-LED-Lamps

They come in coloured and clear lenses, and you can see a write up on how to fit them here...

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17799.html

cheers, Steve


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Post #681035 23rd Jan 2018 10:53am
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300TDi CSW Phil



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Steve,

Not sure what you mean by the RDX ones being a simpler straight swap.

My normal size Wipacs (i.e not NAS) were a case of removing the original screws, pulling the original light unit out un plugging it, then plugging in the new LED one and fixing it back in place with two new screws.

Unless you are referring to the NAS spec ones which need plinths fitting etc. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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Post #681037 23rd Jan 2018 10:56am
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SteveG



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Yes, just referring to the NAS ones, sorry for the confusion
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Post #681038 23rd Jan 2018 10:58am
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custom90



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RDX, no issues in years now. Very little difference in either. Thumbs Up Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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Post #681048 23rd Jan 2018 11:45am
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davybull



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 HT Masai Red
I've just ordered a full RDX kit.
Post #682498 28th Jan 2018 10:07pm
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Gilloverland



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Another vote for RDX, no issues with years of use but TBH I think they probably come from the same factory anyway...
Post #682518 29th Jan 2018 1:27am
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John P



Member Since: 26 Dec 2013
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Another vote for RDX. They look just like the standard light, so keeps that original look. Also very bright compared to the originals. I only did the tail/brake lights, but will get round to doing the rest as and how they blow.
Post #682553 29th Jan 2018 9:00am
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hank



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RDX here too without issue. Good quality and OE appearance. Slighty off topic but the indicators/RDX relay work well too
Post #682556 29th Jan 2018 9:36am
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Hal



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Notify your insurer. Honestly, any excuse not to pay out...

Then explain to insurer that you don't need to be a qualified automotive electrician to be able to do the work "safely"... (no the vehicle will not catch fire!)
Post #682579 29th Jan 2018 11:33am
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