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| Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133   
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Thanks for all the posts and info. as always very informative...I think I'll go for a Scenelight mounted centrally above the rear door with a dash mounted switch..from the feedback it seems to satisfy my requirements.Anyone any suggestions for a suitable illuminated push switch that won't look out of place with the rest of my standard LR switches..thinking of locating it next to the cigarette lighter I don't have heated seats.... and picking up 12v and earth by tapping into the cigarette lighter feed. Grateful for any comments...
New to this game so forgive my ignorance... Dave |
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26th Nov 2014 11:56am |
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| AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 597 
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Two things to do that cost practically nothing, foot lightly on the brake pedal will bring in a load more lights. Second, if you're reversing up your drive or somewhere regular, screw a reflector to where you want to reverse to so you can aim the car at it.
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26th Nov 2014 8:31pm |
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| Dave Bellis Member Since: 21 May 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 133
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Thanks for the tips, I live in the country and a mile or so up a single track bridleway no lights and few passing places..Occasionally I may have reverse some distance if there is a vehicle coming the other way and does happen hence my predicament..
Dave |
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26th Nov 2014 9:35pm |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 
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Have you ordered the Scenelites?
I've recently bought a newer scenelite that suits the back of the defender better as it is smaller and lower profile. The light output is a bit lower but its still massive amounts for reversing. I got mine here: http://www.beaconsandlightbars.co.uk/Labcr...4-3MV.html I noticed Mudstuff posted a comparison a few days ago. http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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5th Dec 2014 9:19pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 6054 
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Great find. Thanks
 
Andy |
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5th Dec 2014 9:59pm |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266
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I bought 2 Brendan , total cost including VAT and delivery was £127.
Had I bought them from Mud I would've paid £135.60, so no regrets. Having to wait an extra day for delivery wasn't a deal breaker for me.I've had them a few days and they are still waiting to be fitted. As far as I could see, both shops displayed prices with and without VAT. http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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6th Dec 2014 8:04am |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266
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For anyone interested in the Scenelite SI8:
[URL=]  Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Really good lights and quite discrete :) Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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7th Dec 2014 1:29pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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Just a quick question............Those that have fitted the Scenelite's . Does the spare wheel cast much of a shadow when used as revers lights? Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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7th Dec 2014 3:07pm |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266
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This is the light off the SI8s:
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] The gutters block more light at the towbar but there is still plenty reflected off the ground to work. The SI7 may have less of a shadow as they are not as low profile. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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7th Dec 2014 5:11pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831
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Thank you, I was thinking of placing a set just as you have them, just wanted to see what light was available both for reversing and to illuminate the caravan hitch.
Did you just take a feed from the original light? Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to us off.
Richard |
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7th Dec 2014 5:25pm |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266
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The light for reversing is amazing and if you are against a caravan you will get loads of reflected light.
I have mine wired to my auxiliary fuse box temporarily. The plan is to add a couple of relays to allow different switching options and maybe even a light sensor and timer as get me home lights.  http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/ |
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7th Dec 2014 5:42pm |
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| AndyTunn Member Since: 10 Jan 2015 Location: Auckland Posts: 313  
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That looks like such a neat solution. How easy was it to relocate the washer jet? I suppose you've got all the trip off anyway by then to fit the light so is it just a case of drilling an extra hole? |
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21st Jan 2015 9:33am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Clackmannanshire Posts: 2682 
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Great thread - I'll need to get this done as my gateposts are big and not-far-enough-apart. Also useful for reassembling the mountain bike, and loading the trailer.
Added benefit - returning a bit of extra light for full-beam and/or illegal fog light users behind  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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21st Jan 2015 11:21am |
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| consumerize Member Since: 27 May 2014 Location: Berkshire Posts: 121 
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I fitted the Scenelight 17 lights a while back. Here is a picture taken of just reverse light alone (helped by my iPhone camera flash). Looking out onto my drive way from the garage. no street lights here so pitch black.
Click image to enlarge Then the same shot with the scene lights on : Click image to enlarge make a massive difference for reversing, especially with black tinted windows. great for doing things around the back of the vehicle also. good close and distant work light. |
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21st Jan 2015 11:57am |
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