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boode



Member Since: 11 Apr 2012
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Alternative LED headlights
Anyone tried these ?
Terrafirma / Mud Stuff LEDs

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Defender%20LED%20Headlamps.shtml

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=1&grp=178

More expensive than the mobilecenter ones - but wonder if yoiu get more light output ?

On an Aussie forum they are rumored to be fitted to all new Defenders straight from the factory in 2013 !
Post #197104 28th Dec 2012 10:16pm
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there way over priced IMO, rather go for a set of mobile center ones Thumbs Up Thumbs Up CSK Automotive
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Post #197115 28th Dec 2012 10:48pm
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SteveG



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In tests the JW Speaker 8700's seem to consistently come out on top. Only issue some seem to have with them is their looks.
Post #197117 28th Dec 2012 11:14pm
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ZeDefender



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TBH I think all the current LED lights are a bit weird/ugly but I'm getting used to the way my Speakers look now.
A friend of mine just commented on how bright they are Smile
Wife hasn't caught on yet - incredible, but fortunate for me Whistle Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #197144 29th Dec 2012 1:07am
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me@td5.org



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The only advantage I can see the hella lights having is they match the little LED driving lamps that fit SVX surrounds...
Post #197174 29th Dec 2012 10:03am
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ericvv



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ZeDefender wrote:
TBH I think all the current LED lights are a bit weird/ugly but I'm getting used to the way my Speakers look now.
A friend of mine just commented on how bright they are Smile
Wife hasn't caught on yet - incredible, but fortunate for me Whistle


Think they (Speakers) actually look quite good and composed. LED headlamps are now being increasingly used as ex factory lights on high end cars, Audi, Lexus, etc., and contrary to HID lights which usually are one single light emitting source, those high end LEDs invariably are composed of multiple diodes, and often those diodes are also of different shapes, as the LEDs of the new A6 for instance. So the Speakers with their 3 diodes are quite composed, not Christmas tree lights effect at all. Those other ones at the head of this topic are more of a X-mas tree effect, certainly on high beam. That's my humble take at least.......
By the way, out of curiosity, who is manufacturing those? You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #197177 29th Dec 2012 10:12am
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K9F



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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I think they look 'too busy' and cluttered. The cost is also more cost prohibitive than the JW S ones in my view.
Using the stainless steel bezels as a price comparison even they as an optional extra are 30% more expensive on your link?
Hunt around and if your determined enough I think you may source a cheaper supplier perhaps? 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!!
Post #197180 29th Dec 2012 10:21am
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Honker



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ZeDefender wrote:

Wife hasn't caught on yet - incredible, but fortunate for me Whistle


Funnily enough of all the 'not more bloody stuff' I've bought for ours the JW Speaker lighs gained most approval as being 'actually useful'

I think the looks are quite good hi tech clashing with retro Defender.

As to the future of LEDs , wait for next years Frankfurt show where several manufacturers have new matrix LEDs lights available, clever and only marginally more expensive than current bi xenon set ups.

Stu
Post #197185 29th Dec 2012 10:29am
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boode



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K9F wrote:
I think they look 'too busy' and cluttered.
Hunt around and if your determined enough I think you may source a cheaper supplier perhaps?


I also think that they look cluttered
Just interested if anyone actually has them fitted

Also wondering if the rumor of LR fitting them was true - if it was then they should be quite good
Post #197259 29th Dec 2012 5:10pm
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K9F



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boode wrote:
Also wondering if the rumor of LR fitting them was true - if it was then they should be quite good


Laughing Look at how ineffective the OEM ones are! They'll certainly be better, no doubt. 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!!
Post #197282 29th Dec 2012 6:38pm
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dgardel



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Re: Alternative LED headlights
boode wrote:
Anyone tried these ?
Terrafirma / Mud Stuff LEDs

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Defender%20LED%20Headlamps.shtml

http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=1&grp=178

More expensive than the mobilecenter ones - but wonder if yoiu get more light output ?

On an Aussie forum they are rumored to be fitted to all new Defenders straight from the factory in 2013 !


Normally the Sirius one are cheeper that JWS (also the quality is a bit lower)...

Sirius NS-2241 http://nakatanenga-tours.de/shop/article_H...SILEDDE%26

JWS 8700 http://nakatanenga-tours.de/shop/article_H...SWLEDDE%26

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BigWheels



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Pics of the DC100 show it with LED head lamps. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #197339 29th Dec 2012 9:18pm
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tuko



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Another new comer to LED headlights is Nolden 7" Bi-LED Headlights

English: http://www.noldengmbh.de/en/company/news/45-7-led-headlight

German: http://www.noldengmbh.de/en/component/cont...heinwerfer

Information documentation with prices: http://www.noldengmbh.de/docs/7_Zoll_Bi-LED.pdf

These headlights are currently running around £464 each.


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Post #200226 9th Jan 2013 11:42am
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XS Pete



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Now they look a bit more 'conventional'. Not seen them before.

Pete
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Hazza



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MudStuff and Terrafirma ones are manufactured by RING Automotive 1990 Defender 110 200TDI Camper - now converted to Td5 power
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