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| abomb1969 Member Since: 23 Jul 2011 Location: Welwyn, Hertfordshire Posts: 79   
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The first time I put mine on I was staggered at the yellow tint, and the lack of power. Someone at Peterboro was selling HID kits for £89, but I have seen some on ebay for £40. I am tempted! My main beam is amazing thanks to the spots on the a bar.
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15th Sep 2011 8:08am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2597  
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Replace with Wipac clear lenses and use Osram Nightbreakers or Philips Extreme Vision.
Bang for buck you cannot go wrong with this setup 
http://www.paddockspares.com/wipac-crystal...ralia.html -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged 
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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15th Sep 2011 8:21am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10363
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SVX copies on mine....Bolt On Bits...ebaY !
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15th Sep 2011 8:28am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2597
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I heard the Bolt On Bits products are not very good? -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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15th Sep 2011 8:29am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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I fitted the Phiips X-treme Power bulbs to my old Freelander and they were excellent.
My completely un-scientific test Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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15th Sep 2011 8:31am |
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| twopoint6khz Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: North Lakes Posts: 652 
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Yup crystal bowls are next on my list. Halfords "extreme brilliance" bulbs (or similar) make a HUGE difference. And they're 2-for-1 at Halfords at the mo.
HID kits are illegal unless your vehicle has automatic headlamp levelling and headlight washers, which pretty much rules out all Defenders. You might get away with it if you had a self-levelling equipped 110 and fitted headlamp washers, but I think you'd be skating on pretty thin ice... |
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15th Sep 2011 8:32am |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2525  
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As per Greeni and TwoPoint6
Makes a big difference now that the nights are drawing in. Also makes the car look a little more modern. 
The lights are made by Wipac and sold via Bolt on Bits - Devon 4x4 also do them as i guess other suppliers Good luck Mark |
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15th Sep 2011 8:36am |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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I spent £70 on PIAA upgraded bulbs and they threw a whiter light but to be critical they did not throw as far so i am back to standard with HELLA Dynaview spots and it seems OK. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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15th Sep 2011 9:06am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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extreme brilliance bulbs are excellent. as are osram nightbreakers, though the latter are more expensive for not much difference.
forget light bars, spots, all that crap, theyre not needed. |
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15th Sep 2011 9:25am |
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| Surrey Rover Member Since: 20 Dec 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 360 |
I put a HID kit on my last 90 and although it's a massive improvement I did have problems with other drivers.
My headlights were set correctly but I did find they were so bright that with a slight load in the rear (or towing) it caused constant flashing from other drivers. Although at the time the HID kit cost me about £200 I left it in the last 90 as I didn't want the hassle in the new one. 10/10 for brightness but a pain in the bum unless you have self levelling. |
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15th Sep 2011 9:50am |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 893 
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HID kit is out for me, too much hassle come MOT time. Crystal lenses and Halfords bulbs then if they are on offer
I have fitted the Phillips bulbs before and they are considerably brigher for the same wattage  2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy |
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15th Sep 2011 8:27pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 674 
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I fitted mine with Wipac clear lenses and Osram Nightbreakers on Sunday then drove in the dark from Chester to Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire what an improvement..... I could see and so it was a much more relaxing drive, except for the wind and rain. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
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16th Sep 2011 1:27am |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 893
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Are they all H4 bulbs? 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy |
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16th Sep 2011 7:03am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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they are all H4.
PIAA are based in W-S-M ... they produce fantastic H4 bulbs |
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16th Sep 2011 7:25am |
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