Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23385
I’ve had three conversations with people who bought cheaper (but not the cheapest) lights and lightbars all of which failed either through water ingress or “bulbs” blowing.
Pays yer money......
Somehow I’ve managed to survive 16 years of LR ownership without ancillary lighting. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
Talk of KC and Cibié reminds me ... I have a pair of "brand new" Lucas DX95s somewhere in the garage. Bought about 5 cars ago and never fitted. The relay and wiring got used to fix something else and I just never got round to fitting them. Mainly due to fear of fecking up the alloy bumper on the X1/9.
I wonder how powerful a set of LEDs I could squeeze into them?.
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
23rd Oct 2020 10:02 am
11891952
Member Since: 11 Jul 2020
Location: Pulborough
Posts: 83
gstuart wrote:
likewise
Did see this and reviews don’t look too bad , seems such a mindfield when it comes to lightbars , haven’t looked at Cree yet , got an A bar for my D3 and wondering if a lightbar would suit it over spots
Did see this pic a while back ref some discreet lighting
I may have just been swayed towards a lightbar integrated into the grill, that does look quite smart! Maybe I should be looking for another grill first!
23rd Oct 2020 10:02 am
fusion158
Member Since: 08 Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 61
LT wrote:
I’ve had three conversations with people who bought cheaper (but not the cheapest) lights and lightbars all of which failed either through water ingress or “bulbs” blowing.
Pays yer money......
Somehow I’ve managed to survive 16 years of LR ownership without ancillary lighting.
That's exactly why I went with the pay once, cry once method. The Lightforce HTX2s cost me $1040 (20% sale 8) ) but I know they are great quality and have a good warranty.
I also have lots of night off roading planned over the next 12 month.
23rd Oct 2020 4:04 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
11891952 wrote:
gstuart wrote:
likewise
Did see this and reviews don’t look too bad , seems such a mindfield when it comes to lightbars , haven’t looked at Cree yet , got an A bar for my D3 and wondering if a lightbar would suit it over spots
Did see this pic a while back ref some discreet lighting
I may have just been swayed towards a lightbar integrated into the grill, that does look quite smart! Maybe I should be looking for another grill first!
Hiya
Must admit have seen lightbars also fitted in the standard D3 grills, including seeing them lower down by the number plate , also got to see if a curved led lightbar will look better inside the front soft A nudge bar I got a little while ago
Did get the plate and switch , as per example pic , so can at least isolate it
23rd Oct 2020 4:58 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 600
I dont think there are many that can be bolted straight to a replacement vehicle after this sort of treatment 2003 BMW M5- 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black
2013 RRS SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expo Rack, 4x Warn Spotlights, Warn 9.5 XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection, Full Easylift Suspension, LightForce HTX 230 Spot Lights, LR Light Guards, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, Brembos Calipers, ARB Fridge, Tuff trek awning.
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23rd Oct 2020 8:14 pm
fusion158
Member Since: 08 Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 61
Buckster wrote:
I dont think there are many that can be bolted straight to a replacement vehicle after this sort of treatment
Holy crap! Now I feel even better about buying them
23rd Oct 2020 9:13 pm
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
i am a firm believer in the 'buy cheap buy twice' club. I have probably had over 20 different chinease light bars and every single one without fail has ended up being thrown away over the last few years. I now have settled for Stedi or lazer
lights and i am loving them
I currently have 2 7 inch lights from stedia and they are awesome - they and the back lazer lights run off LR looms
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29th Oct 2020 3:59 pm
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
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29th Oct 2020 4:24 pm
MJD 3
Member Since: 10 Feb 2016
Location: Teesside
Posts: 311
Have really fancied a pair of those light force lights, Ronny Dahl from 4wheeling in Oz has a pair on his rig and they look fab.
What brackets are you using on your RRS Buckster?General Grabber AT3's
EGR Valves Blanked
Aluminium sump guard
Tree/Rock sliders.
Bank Account - Empty.
Fantastic kit with 5 year warranty& customer service like it should be. Nothing but praise for them.
Twin ST4e’s & Twin Triple R750e’s, set as a 2+2 & independently switched
I only got as far as buying a spare grille though.
Paul.
06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s.
29th Oct 2020 9:42 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 600
MJD 3 wrote:
Have really fancied a pair of those light force lights, Ronny Dahl from 4wheeling in Oz has a pair on his rig and they look fab.
What brackets are you using on your RRS Buckster?
Fabricated a custom bracket with mounts and had it powder coated, because no one makes anything for the RR sport, so you have to get creative! 2003 BMW M5- 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black
2013 RRS SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expo Rack, 4x Warn Spotlights, Warn 9.5 XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection, Full Easylift Suspension, LightForce HTX 230 Spot Lights, LR Light Guards, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, Brembos Calipers, ARB Fridge, Tuff trek awning.
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30th Oct 2020 7:51 am
11891952
Member Since: 11 Jul 2020
Location: Pulborough
Posts: 83
@gstuart I like the plate and switch! Where did you get them from?
30th Oct 2020 9:35 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Hiya
Ref the switch , u might want to sit down when looking at prices
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
light bars and every single one without fail has ended up being thrown away over the last few years. I now have settled for Stedi or lazer
