papasmurf Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 HELP I have just got my first disco and I need a new light for the front now the problem is nobody has any idea where to get them from they are about 5" square and fit in the grill Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 That is not original equipment so it must have been either a bodge or an aftermarket upgrade - does the grille look like it has been cut or is it moulded around the lights? If it was an upgrade it is probably long long out of production with the 200Tdi having stopped 16 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 That is not original equipment so it must have been either a bodge or an aftermarket upgrade - does the grille look like it has been cut or is it moulded around the lights? If it was an upgrade it is probably long long out of production with the 200Tdi having stopped 16 years ago. its moulded round the lights somebody did say they did them on police discos but in blue I have also just been told Bearmach did them but not any more so it looks like my only chance of getting one is to fined a second hand one but as nobody seems to know anything about them I dont hold much hope Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think they where aftermarket as I have seen a few of them around and know someone who runs one on the front of his 200tdi. Does the whole unit need replacing or is it just the bulb/wiring that can be replaced without replacing the whole unit. Failing that I think it may be a matter of taking the dimensions and going on an internet search to find one that will fit or fit with as little modification as possible. Best Wishes Ryck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 I think they where aftermarket as I have seen a few of them around and know someone who runs one on the front of his 200tdi. Does the whole unit need replacing or is it just the bulb/wiring that can be replaced without replacing the whole unit. Failing that I think it may be a matter of taking the dimensions and going on an internet search to find one that will fit or fit with as little modification as possible. Best Wishes Ryck If you look at the drivers side you can see a hole in the glass so I think Im going to need a full unit I will keep looking at if I dont fined one I think I will just fit a new grill and some other spot lights Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 just what i was going to suggest, would be far easier and you can get whatever spots you fancy plus the wiring is already there although you may need to lengthen the wires a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurf Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 I have just got a new grill (free) so now do I fit round or square spots?? they are going on the bumper not on a bar Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 i prefer round on the bumper, square on a light bar above the screen but it's each to their own, whatever you prefer the look of. can't beat a big pair on the front, 8" is a good size. my old 200 tdi round 8" on front square on bar above screen my current 300 tdi again round 8" on front with a couple of small round ones on roof rack so you can see both ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Personnally I prefer round spot lights. However I doubt you will be able to fit them onto the bumper due to the depth of the unit, or at least my 8 inch Wipacs didnt fit. Instead I got an abar made up by Guardian 4x4 to the right height for a discovery as defender ones are to tall, the other option is a light bar but in my opinion these look a bit weedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 the ones on the front of my 300 are wipacs too but they do fit on the bumper however it is very tight to get to the bolts underneath so a bar is a good idea, axlechorus i notice you have no grilles on yours either, have you lost them or just removed them as 1 of mine fell off and i'm looking for another, if you have 1 spare would you be willing to sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 @ Gripper - Yeah I took them off at that time because your right I did loose one on its maiden run to the off license lol I got a spare one from M&M 4x4 for about £10 from memory and I now have then attached with a large tie wrap at the top to make sure I dont loose another one. Bit unsightly but better than loosing another one. Hope this helps Ryck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 cheers, i'll take a look at their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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