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| Def90 Member Since: 17 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 264   
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These NOLDEN Bi-LED Headlamps look good value
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112344616802?clk...rmvSB=true |
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4th Apr 2017 9:57pm |
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| Lancerdoc999 Member Since: 10 Apr 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 205
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how can they sell £1000 lights for £410??
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4th Apr 2017 10:28pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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Reminds me of something off battlestar galactica when I was a kid  Click image to enlarge |
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4th Apr 2017 10:58pm |
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| Nevillerover Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 224 
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Cheers Andy bit they are out of stock. We all wait with baited breath to see how you get on.
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5th Apr 2017 6:27am |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637  
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Hi all,
So the lights came in the post today. I have to say I'm impressed so far (haven't plunged them in yet mind). See pictures below:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] No details on how to wire up the DRL's, so obviously something i need to research now, but other than that the lights look good. Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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5th Apr 2017 9:57pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3854
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Look good,
Keep us updated on how they are to fit and how good they seem. I upgraded my bulbs and clear lenses but do like the dark colored lights (if that makes sense) Install pics when you do it please |
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5th Apr 2017 10:17pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Please see my comments under the caution thread Brendan |
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6th Apr 2017 12:04pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Hi all,
So LED headlights fitted!!!! Still have to do a drive in the dark, but so far, so good. So Saturday morning, decided to strip out the headlights. I went a leisurely pace, it was a beautiful day and it was nice to be working in the sun 
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Anyway, removed the old lights, at which point realised while I had bought new stainless bezel from MobileCentre, I had omitted to buy the retainers.....anyway, I stripped the headlights out and only needed to replace the little screws that hold the bezels in place. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Also,worth mentioning I removed the whole light housing, and stripped it back, I had one headlight adjuster which had taken the opportunity to start playing up (seized), so I have bought a replacement (comes on Tuesday). If I was doing this again, I would buy the retainers as well, only a £5 from eBay. I slathered the old retainers in copper slip, so shouldn't rot any further. So on the new headlights there is a pair of wires for the HALO light, I fitted a econsoeal connector onto the headlight and tested it on my transformer, all good. I don't have the DRL module yet, but its coming, so by putting on a connector, means i will be able to connect it without stripping the headlight back out. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] At about this point, I became distracted........ I realised that with the headlights out I could sort the loose wing top chequer plates, since the rivets were spinning, so I decided to remove the plates and paint them in gloss black. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] And became further distracted as the day wore on........ [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Sunday, assembled everything and tried the lights
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Night time shots to be done tonight...... Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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9th Apr 2017 9:21pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3854
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Wood be good to see how you think they are after a drive at night...
Looks good. PS, look up the thready to straighten your light surround, I would have to straighten them if mine looks like a sad face  |
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9th Apr 2017 9:46pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Turn that frown upside down...... Yes, another job to tackle, will check out the thread in question
Cheers Andy |
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9th Apr 2017 10:06pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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So Night drive completed
Am I happy - Yes I am. Better than the old lights I removed, but is it better than a £400 set of JW Speakers or Noldens - No idea 
See pictures below, one caveat, I'd like to add, the drivers side beam is pretty much pointing too far down, this is due to the faulty headlight adjuster. I'll take pictures again, once i have the DRL's fitted and the adjuster replaced. Dipped Lights:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Mainbeam & Dipped Lights:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Now this was taken on a wee forrest road close to my house, they faired a lot better (or seemed to) on a wider open road. Also, while I was reasonably careful with my headlight adjustment (I measured the screw heights prior to disassembly) I can tell the right hand light is too far left, which is noticeable when you want to turn right into a dark unlite junction.....I'll get it adjusted by the garage when it goes in for its MOT later this week. For info, the difference between dipped and main beam is basically all the lights on, dipped and main beam. I reckon, once i get my LED light bar and the spot lights on the rack wired up I will have a well lit truck 
Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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9th Apr 2017 10:15pm |
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| bogwert Member Since: 03 Sep 2016 Location: Dundee Posts: 194 
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Nice thread!
Looking at upgrading ours to LED.  Chris
2014 Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE 2003 Defender 90 TD5 CSW |
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13th Apr 2017 2:01pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548 
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I agonised over LED upgrade headlights and decided to buy the britpart Lynx.
I am amazed at how good they are. They have transformed the night time driving experience. OK they probably don't have the output rating as the popular more expensive ones, but honestly as a plug and play upgrade I am delighted with them. Highly recommend. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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13th Apr 2017 2:50pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20919
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Any make will be better than standard candles
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13th Apr 2017 3:48pm |
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