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'NAS' Lighting
Jimbo:
Nice, very very nice.
Must be one of the best ways to update the lighting - why didn't LR fit the NAS spec lamps as standard to the later models, the OEM fittings look so dated ?
Time to go get me some NAS spec lamps 8)
Jim
Bush Tucker Man:
Jim. they're seem so bright that I don't even think that LED bulbs are really requierd with them.
As I stated earlier, the front indicators reflected off a Chevron board (corner marker) at 70yards of so, the standard lights didn't do that.
If there is one near you, try a commercial vehicle electrical suppliers, or a commercial body-builder.
They might have some, or point you towards a supplier??
All the normal lights (indicators, side & tail) plug straight in, as they're the same bulb holders.
Thanks to 'suds', who sent me a PDF file (inc photos) of the rear-connectors, I found out that the fogs & reverses have a dis-similar plug to the rest of the lights.
There are fog & reverse feeds in situ to both sides, just not connected up.
However, on post 2002(?) models with the circular (NAS) fogs, it might be a differant matter.
The lom might be acceptant of 'Econo-seal' plugs for fog & reverse??
It's feasible(?) that by using a mixture of Genuine Parts bulb holders that cutting tinto the loom can be avoided?
If you follow me?
Jimbo:
I already have the NAS rear fog and reverse lamps fitted - the connectors appear to be the same as the stop/tails, albeit they are coated in a far amount of crud !
My plan is to double up the rear fog and reverse lamps (as per BTM's), but leaving the fogs as just fogs, and then to fit additional stop/tails on the 'flat bit' of the roof above the rear door - I can't see there being any legal issues with the tail lamps, as tall wagons have tail lamps up there, but would the extra stop lamps be a problem being so high off the ground ?
Bush Tucker Man:
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My plan is to double up the rear fog and reverse lamps (as per BTM's), but leaving the fogs as just fogs
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You'll possibly(?) have problems due to the positioning to pair them up??
Admittedly I haven't examined the placements on a Td5, would they interfere with the lower hinge?
--- Quote from: "Jimbo" ---then to fit additional stop/tails on the 'flat bit' of the roof above the rear door - I can't see there being any legal issues with the tail lamps, as tall wagons have tail lamps up there, but would the extra stop lamps be a problem being so high off the ground ?
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I reckon the tail filaments should be okay, as they'll be classed as 'Marker Lights'
Buses have (very) high-level brake lights, as do Ambulances
Wolfie posted a link to the Vehicle Lighting Regulations a while ago
Jimbo:
I measured up yesterday, a second reverse lamp and rear fog will fit - but I might have problems fitting the (planned) swing-away spare wheel carrier. As the swing-away is more important the the lights, I will purchase and fit the carrier and then see if the lamps will still fit.
You're right about Ambulances having high-level lamps - ours (BHAPS) have LED stop/tail and indicators, and they are very bright even in bright sunshine.
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