reb78 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I am considering fitting a set of LED side/brake/indicators to the 110. What have you got fitted and what would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 recently fitted a pair of RDX front sidelights to my 110, a straight forward swap with new later plugs & socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I just used LED alternative bulbs in the standard housings. Works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, western said: recently fitted a pair of RDX front sidelights to my 110, a straight forward swap with new later plugs & socket Who did you buy from Ralph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 24 minutes ago, Chicken Drumstick said: I just used LED alternative bulbs in the standard housings. Works fine. My housings are a bit of a mess - connections quite corroded and the lenses perished in places, so I think I will replace the lot. I guess the disadvantage of any of these dedicated LED units is that they arent as easily/cheaply replaced as a bulb and lens if they get broken or stop working. Advantage wise, I get the impression they are brighter so make it easier for you to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, reb78 said: Who did you buy from Ralph? bought from boltonbits Ebay shop in January this year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 RDX on my last two or three Puma's. I have a complete vehicle set of used ones plus a couple LED flasher units sitting idle in the garage if you fancy a trip out to Norfolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have the same as Ralph work well definitely brighter and seem a little more robust. I had to use the supplied bullet connectors but ended up replacing half of them while fitting as they were cheap and didn't cripples nicely. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I've got the full wipac setup, however prior to its MOT and doing the usual lights check I noticed the fog light was missing a few illuminated LEDs....still good enough to pass but I wanted it changed. I ordered one from boltonbits/eBay and it turned out to be a wipac one in the box, it appears to have better chips than the older version. Very quick delivery from them and I'd also recommend their led relay. It's not cheap at £30 but the one that came with my wipac kit would never flash the trailer icon consistently with just an initial "flash" when indicating. No amount of twiddling the knob would make it work. The RDX one works as it should. I'll be ordering a set for the brother in laws new 110 puma from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I went for the rear LED lights that LR fit to the recent Defenders... sourced from dun-bri at Buntingford. cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early90 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have a full set of RDX lights on both the 90 and 110. Bolt on bits ebay shop. Carrying "spare bulbs" when travelling abroad becomes expensive as you have to have a complete unit for each position, side, stop/tail, indicator. One of the best modifications for more than one reason, not least, instant brake lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 11/16/2016 at 11:56 PM, Happyoldgit said: RDX on my last two or three Puma's. I have a complete vehicle set of used ones plus a couple LED flasher units sitting idle in the garage if you fancy a trip out to Norfolk Steve, are these clear or coloured lenses? I'd like the original colours as I think these look better. If coloured, would you consider posting these? If so, how much are you looking for inc postage? Do you also have the numberplate, reverse and fog lights with the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 11/17/2016 at 7:43 PM, Early90 said: I have a full set of RDX lights on both the 90 and 110. Bolt on bits ebay shop. Carrying "spare bulbs" when travelling abroad becomes expensive as you have to have a complete unit for each position, side, stop/tail, indicator. One of the best modifications for more than one reason, not least, instant brake lights! Is there any reason why you couldnt carry one of the old lights with its halogen bulb as a spare in case one of the LED units failed? Would running a bulb unit and an LED pose any problems? Given failure is unlikely, this could get you by legally (in terms of carrying a spare) and get you home on the rare chance that you might need to purchase another one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 bought 4 RDX red lense tail/brake led units last week, hoping to get them fitted this weekend depending on the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 27 minutes ago, western said: bought 4 RDX red lense tail/brake led units last week, hoping to get them fitted this weekend depending on the weather. What do you need to do to the wiring on yours Ralph? The connectors wont be compatible with our vehicles will they? Will you put on new connectors? If so which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 got new 3 pin Econoseal plugs with the light units & bought 4 female 3 pin sockets via ebay, so wiring to a older 110 won't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early90 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 On 12/8/2016 at 9:50 PM, reb78 said: Is there any reason why you couldnt carry one of the old lights with its halogen bulb as a spare in case one of the LED units failed? Would running a bulb unit and an LED pose any problems? Given failure is unlikely, this could get you by legally (in terms of carrying a spare) and get you home on the rare chance that you might need to purchase another one? No, that is what I have done in the past but I am replacing them with LED spares. I have two vehicles and I know I will need one sometime so not a big deal regards expense Vs convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 fitted the new led tail/brake lights today, decided to remove the econoseal sockets that was prefitted & go with spade/bullet connections as it was easier seeing as my 110 has that type anyway, all done/tested succesfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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