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Rigid Dually D2s
Finally got round yesterday and today to start installing the DuallyD2s - 2 sets
copied Russell's idea of a bracket - but with 4 mounts not two.
Now I know my welding isnt quite upto RLD standards. After all, i did in sitting on the floor , whereas RLD would do it in situ travelling at 90mph down the M6, but a bit of a rub down and some paint and it'll look fine. its not going to come off, thats the main thing!!
so made a bracket : (its looks all bent but thas just the photo for some reason )
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then bolted it to the front of the carsh frame. I thought it would be a bit wobbly, but when all bolted up its rock solid
bolted through this rectangular hole by shamelessly copying Russell's idea
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attached light mounts. I was a little concerned about have four prongs protruding fromt the front of the car, but once they were cut to size they seemed OK and set back enough.
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then mounted the lights but need to space them out evenly. They are not to everyones taste as they are a bit yellow.
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However, the objective is to have bright lights and not something that just looks blingy - and boy are they bright.
Meet the Bad Boys !!!
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as you can see I havnt wired them up yet - if anyone knows where I can get a feed from main beam please tell.
I cant find an M/B fuse and the wires going into the back of the light all seem to be live and none change voltage when m/b is switched on !!Duncan
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19th Aug 2012 3:45 pm
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I would be tempted to take a feed direct from the battery via a relay triggered by your front fog lights. This way you don't have an extra switch to install in the cabin.Club Exped trailer
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19th Aug 2012 7:19 pm
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would one of these fit the d3 the same way?
if so i think i will be commisioning dunc to make another at a cost of course
i like it alot and want one but welding is not my game
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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19th Aug 2012 7:27 pm
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they look really good dunc were having the same problem with the wiring, but dad now has a very complicated wiring diagram but has not got round to looking t it! If you want i can get him to email it to you?
19th Aug 2012 7:41 pm
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Ent wrote:
Dunc
I would be tempted to take a feed direct from the battery via a relay triggered by your front fog lights. This way you don't have an extra switch to install in the cabin.
but i want them to come on with main beam !!! going to pop into Dealers tomorrow and see what they say..Duncan
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19th Aug 2012 8:38 pm
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Very interested to understand how much these add to Xenon main beams. What focus beams do you have on those pairs?
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19th Aug 2012 9:27 pm
DiscoDunc
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still to test once wired up but the fugures show that they will deliver more light than the 4 x LF140s upto about 500 meters and a whiter light upto about 300m I think it wasDuncan
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19th Aug 2012 9:30 pm
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19th Aug 2012 10:07 pm
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will see what dealer says tomorrow and let you knowDuncan
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19th Aug 2012 10:09 pm
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Hi Dunc
Glad you are pleased with them can you send me some photos when its all finished including some night shots if you get a chance It would be appreciated
Dunc you wouldnt happen to have the old spotlight loom in your old car as Im looking at being able to replicate just the loom for resale
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20th Aug 2012 11:09 am
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any luck with the wiring dunc?
20th Aug 2012 11:14 am
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no yet, called into see dealer and they printed the wiring diagram - said somehting about "FeZ" ??? wiring, if thats how you spell it.
they havnt had any one ask for spots on the ne D4 yet !!!.
they are going to take a look at the wiring diagrams for me and see what needs to be done -but just taking a feed off the main beam circuit isnt going to work - something about resistance and lots of other stuff I didnt understand !!
they suggested may be switch the driving lights relay around and switch the earth - but they will look at it over the next few days and get back to me.Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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D4 XS MY12 SOLD
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20th Aug 2012 5:30 pm
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ok.... im wondering if dad should go and see our dealer and see if they say anything diffrent!
20th Aug 2012 6:25 pm
DiscoDunc
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i wouldnt expect them too - all D4s are the same !!Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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