storm99

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony
Right, i'm sick of turning on my 4 roof spots and feeling like i'm on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon. I can actually see less than normal dipped beam. I've read the various threads on sticking stuff to the wings etc but don't want to go down that route...so...anyone tried these?

X-eng High Performance Off-Road Engineering

At £30 a pop they're a bit pricey but look effective...

Or are there other types available for reasonable xmas money?
 
storm99 said:
Right, i'm sick of turning on my 4 roof spots and feeling like i'm on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon. I can actually see less than normal dipped beam. I've read the various threads on sticking stuff to the wings etc but don't want to go down that route...so...anyone tried these?

X-eng High Performance Off-Road Engineering

At £30 a pop they're a bit pricey but look effective...

Or are there other types available for reasonable xmas money?
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I was looking at these recently, they are good but I am going to wait a while as there are a new generation of LED lights coming onto the market (check ebay) which are going to be far superior to the current halogen lamps. X-Eng are looking into this as well but they say they will not be available for probably another 12 months as they wait for the technology to improve.
 
Hahahaha, I liked this on the description where to use the "flood" type lights

Flood
Best in driving through tree cover and negotiating obstacles and narrow lanes where Deer, foxes and BMW's are likely to leap out into your path.
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DTd5 said:
I was looking at these recently, they are good but I am going to wait a while as there are a new generation of LED lights coming onto the market (check ebay) which are going to be far superior to the current halogen lamps. X-Eng are looking into this as well but they say they will not be available for probably another 12 months as they wait for the technology to improve.
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Yes, but at what cost?

The main 4x4 light manufacturers (PIAA, Lightforce, Warn, IPF) have allready produced LED lights but the cost is excessive compared with their equivilent HID, halogen counterparts.

you will be waiting a long long time before they become affordable.

G
 
I like those X eng lights, the recess is a very good idea.... but its just another area for mud to stay one as it wont be able to slide off...

hope the area is also well waterproofed as you'd need to direct a water jet there to clean the mud
 
problem with the xeng lites is they used standard 12v household bulbs and they just don't stand up to the vibrations and bumps. and for what they are. the price is way OTT!
 
Ok..Good idea Bob, but at $700 each i'll pass on the bicycle lights :eek:

Seeing as i've got all the wiring already in place on the roof i'm now thinking of making my own that fit to the light-bar. Going to have a hunt round and see if theres anything like an led hand torch that i can then fashion the back so that it clamps onto the bar just as the x-lites do..

I'm thinking heavy duty rubber torches to lessen vibration, plus they will screw off quite easily to wash/change bulb....
 
redhand said:
problem with the xeng lites is they used standard 12v household bulbs and they just don't stand up to the vibrations and bumps. and for what they are. the price is way OTT!
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Ive not heard of any broken ones.

they are only a quid to replace to and can be bought anywhere!

G
 
The other alternative is to put some sort of plastic visor round each of the spots i have now....hmmm. Busy weekend...faffing with the landy or xmas shopping...hmmm
 
britax are bringing out a range of LED lamps i know they already have the work lamps out.....i will check and see if they have any others
 
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