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stew 46



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England 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
1of my Xmas gifts to myself (-;now with test video
Little gift to myself Whistle , got a few days off next week so hope to get it fitted , it also has a remote and has orange strobe flashing lights , as I tow our digger and dumper around I thought it would be a good idea down here in the mud sticks Thumbs Up
Good price from lrchallenge4x4.co.uk


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williamthedog



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I bought my light bar from them last year, remote control also. Very pleased with the result. Easy to fit with the supplied harness. For the money you can't fault it. Thumbs Up
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stew 46



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That’s good to know thank you Thumbs Up

Stew
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blackwolf



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Looks good. I presume that the amber beacon function is forward-facing only, so for compliance an additional rear- and side-facing solution is required?
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williamthedog



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Forgot to mention, mine came with a basic stick on switch, while it worked well I changed it for a genuine type switch (bearmach i think) which fits into the dash and looks original. Thumbs Up
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stew 46



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I have ordered some small ones for the rear that have side also , but not up to date on legality, but ill look in to it Thumbs Up any info is always great fully received Thumbs Up



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Stew
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blackwolf



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I'm not totally up to speed with the latest regs but in essence any warning lights of that kind must be visible through a 360 degree circumference round the vehicle, so adding at least one facing outwards on each side and at least one facing the rear should accomplish that. I believe that strobes can only be used to supplement a beacon, but nobody seems to bother about that and people seem to get away with just about anything!
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mini Anaconda



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Very interested in this.
Initially I had decided on this one from GRP 4x4 (http://www.grp4x4.com/?product=land-rover-defender-52-night-hawk-led-bar-kit-be-the-fi) but I have now been sold on the light bar which Stew 46 has bought. I like my flashing lights. Laughing

The one from LR Challenge is much cheaper than the one from GRP 4x4 so interested to hear feedback on light output.

Might have to rush an order with Santa for Christmas. Bow down

How does the switch work with the various modes? Is it a case of the switch only operating standard "white" and the wireless remote doing amber or flashing?

Many thanks Thumbs Up BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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stew 46



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You have 2 remote fobs , I’ll sort some pics in the morning as it’s at my workshop , also it’s nice to have the full loom so making it easier to install ( I hope ) Rolling with laughter .

I got the full kit on a deal , including mounting brackets etc Thumbs Up
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mini Anaconda



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Thanks for the reply Thumbs Up BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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Huttopia



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Re: 1of my Xmas gifts to myself (-;
stew 46 wrote:
Little gift to myself Whistle , got a few days off next week so hope to get it fitted , it also has a remote and has orange strobe flashing lights , as I tow our digger and dumper around I thought it would be a good idea down here in the mud sticks Thumbs Up
Good price from lrchallenge4x4.co.uk


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You can't beat dogging lights on a Defender Rolling with laughter
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stew 46



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I certainly wouldn’t use them to walk the dogs

Stew
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williamthedog



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^^^do you want to tell him Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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DuncanS



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stew 46 wrote:
You have 2 remote fobs , I’ll sort some pics in the morning as it’s at my workshop , also it’s nice to have the full loom so making it easier to install ( I hope ) Rolling with laughter .

I got the full kit on a deal , including mounting brackets etc Thumbs Up


It's quite easy to modify those bars to wired configuration as the wireless kit is only a couple of relay contacts on a daughter board internally triggering 12v. PM me if you want the full run down. North Cumbria Search and Rescue - Team Leader
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TACK



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Nice Stew, trucks coming along nicely Thumbs Up
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