JW Speaker Model 8700?

[draymond]

Anyone in AUS bought a pair of these for their Defender yet?

How do they perform?

JW Speaker Mode 8700l (http://www.jwspeaker.com/catalog/forward_lighting/model_8700.html)

[VladTepes]

Cool but I bet they don;t meet ADR requirements.

[one_iota]

LED Land Rover Defender Puma Series headlamp upgrade 12 / 24 volt PAR 56 x 2 RHD Right Hand Drive headlight H6024 [Model 8700 12 /24 volt x 2 RHD] - £1,276.59 : LED Lights, Marker Truck LED Vehicle Lighting Trailers Commercial Lightbars Warning Light (http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/led-land-rover-defender-puma-series-headlamp-upgrade-12-24-volt-par-56-x-2-rhd-right-hand-drive-headlight-h6024-p-450.html?zenid=b7744d6c233bbd2c05b665cd4df58b51)

Note the price :eek: and as Vlad suggests not yet ADR approved judging by the list of countries.

[draymond]

According to this Document (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:fsP4rp8P2XoJ:www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/57864EDDE54A5089CA257316002D9948/%24file/ADR%2B46%2Bam%2B2%2BES%2B%255BFINAL%2BFRLI%255D.do c+ADR+Headlamps&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=safari), they are allowing the use of LEDs in Headlamps.

Lexus LS460/600h, Lexus RX350/400h and Toyota Prius all use LED Headlamps.

The document outlines that if the beam pattern is the same as the currently allowed arrangement, then they are fit for use under ADRs. They also meet ECE regs, which are the basis for ADRs.

[dmdigital]

Have a look over on Defender2.net there are few in the UK and Europe with them fitted. Look like a great low current option but the price kills them, before the ADR rules. Wonder when they will be OK'd here... if ever.

[one_iota]

Frankly I don't think the dollars justify the many reasons people should buy them.

I know they look good, I know they draw less power, I know they outlast Halogen globes, I know the light spread is better, I know they produce a better quality light, however I don't drive the truck every night from Melbourne to Sydney. If it was my livelyhood I'd consider it.

My lights are better than the Disco's and really are quite good after the Traxide wiring upgrade and +50 Halogens ($150 well spent) and for the odd long distance drive the Lightforce lights do a good job.

If I had $2,500 to spend freely it would go elsewhere.

[dmdigital]

And there in lies the biggest issue with these lights.

What are the +50 bulbs? :confused:

[one_iota]

+50 = Osram, Narva, Hella, Philips produce ADR compliant 55/60 w H4 globes with a higher output.

The light is whiter and brighter than the bog standard globe.

[trailcutter]

15$ set of yellow saftey glasses,,,,,, does wonders for dusk/night vision.....;)

[one_iota]

15$ set of yellow saftey glasses,,,,,, does wonders for dusk/night vision.....;)

Indeed.

The research says that yellow light allows the pupils to dilate and take in more light....not so good without UV protection during the day but good at night.

[draymond]

I bought mine locally (i.e. not from mobilecentre.co.uk) and are en route for delivery.

Will see how they go, I guess......

[dmdigital]

Be interesting to hear how you get on with them. Please post up pic's when they are fitted.

Can you tell us all who stocks them in Australia?

[draymond]

Will do.

They are sold through Invision Sales, the same people who handle Philips lighting in Aus.

They directed me to Ashdown-Ingram (http://ashdown-ingram.com.au/index.html). I spoke to a very helpful fellow, Damien Best from the Alexandria store.

Ordered them on Saturday, and they were here yesterday.

[Bigbjorn]

contact is george@invisionsales.com

Brisbane retailer is Burson Automotive, 94 Deshon St. Wooloongabba 07-3393-2711. No indication of pricing from Invision.

[VladTepes]

draymond what was the price ?