D4 Grill Lightbar?

[John_D4]

This idea has popped up on a D3/4 Facebook page. It seems like not a bad idea, and it doesn’t look like it’s block any more airflow than standard with Spotlights in front.

Thoughts? I can make strong custom brackets


“If anyone wants some more pics of the fitting, check out page 7 of this thread. I did the same, made up some plates for the side out of 2mm carbon sheet I had sitting around.”

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Led Light bar fitted!!!! (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/led-light-bar-fitted-132126-90.html)

[trout1105]

Looks Good[thumbsupbig]

[Dagilmo]

It does look good. A good option if not fitting a bar.

[Tombie]

Be very careful what size / height unit you consider fitting if you do this.

The factory grill openings are enough to do the job, anything that reduces this at all will have a detrimental effect. remember that D3 link is in the UK not 40c+ Australia.

Driving lights dont actually impede much flow to the cooling system up to certain speeds, as the airflow moves around them and the fan then draws it back through - once a certain speed is attained (varies by make / size etc) then the flow restriction comes into play.

For this exercise - if you dont reduce the opening by any amount - you should be fine.

[LRD414]

Similar install from a couple of years ago at this thread:
High Beam power for LED Bar (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-and-4-a/198957-high-beam-power-led-bar-2.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/l319-discovery-3-and-4-a/110369d1466323241-high-beam-power-led-bar-image.jpg

[John_D4]

So it seems it’s not such a bad idea after all. I like it, we’re just not sure if we’re going to fit a bullbar or not. We live in metro Adelaide and really don’t travel at night very much at all. This, in conjunction with a discrete winch mount, might be another option

[LRD414]

..... not such a bad idea after all. I like it, .....
Me too but not sure how it would look in a D4 grill. Better suited to a D3 I think.

Cheers,
Scott

[John_D4]

You know what, that didn’t even occur to me! I’m new to the D4 scene so I didn’t even pick that up until just now when I glanced at the front of mine!

[p38arover]

D4 Grill Lightbar?

I was expecting something made from one of these:

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[DieselLSE]

I was expecting something made from one of these:

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Don't laugh. For many years I used my Series II grill as a cooking platform in the bush. Had to scratch my head in wonder at the Series III grill, but.

[John_D4]

I was expecting something made from one of these:

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Definitely the best grill idea yet

[ausGeoff]

The UK fitment looks like original factory.