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Def90



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
These NOLDEN Bi-LED Headlamps look good value

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112344616802?clk...rmvSB=true
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Lancerdoc999



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how can they sell £1000 lights for £410??
Post #614576 4th Apr 2017 10:28pm
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leeds



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Please remember when something looks too good to be true then there is probably a reason why.

What I can definitely say those lights were NOT sourced from Nolden or from a distributor of Nolden products

Now some ebay seller was selling items which you could only get from JLR with the appropriate valid VIN


Brendan
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
Def90 wrote:
These NOLDEN Bi-LED Headlamps look good value

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112344616802?clk...rmvSB=true


Reminds me of something off battlestar galactica when I was a kid


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Nevillerover



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black
Cheers Andy bit they are out of stock. We all wait with baited breath to see how you get on.
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ROBBONTHEROCK



Member Since: 23 Jun 2014
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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
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).

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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

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Stacey007



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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
Post #614786 5th Apr 2017 10:17pm
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leeds



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Def90 wrote:
These NOLDEN Bi-LED Headlamps look good value

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112344616802?clk...rmvSB=true



Quote:


This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.





Please see my comments under the caution thread



Brendan
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ROBBONTHEROCK



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
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 Wink

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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.

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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.

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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.

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And became further distracted as the day wore on........

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Sunday, assembled everything and tried the lights Wink

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Night time shots to be done tonight......

Cheers
Andy

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Stacey007



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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 Sad
Post #615636 9th Apr 2017 9:46pm
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ROBBONTHEROCK



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
Smile

Turn that frown upside down......

Yes, another job to tackle, will check out the thread in question Smile

Cheers
Andy
Post #615654 9th Apr 2017 10:06pm
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ROBBONTHEROCK



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
So Night drive completed Smile

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 Rolling with laughter

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.

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Mainbeam & Dipped Lights:-
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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 Thumbs Up

Cheers
Andy

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bogwert



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Scotland 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Nice thread! Thumbs Up

Looking at upgrading ours to LED. Very Happy Chris

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meeerrrk



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
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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