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Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 14:04:27
they look wicked but are they a nightmere to fit aint read any mags with them done. same goes for td5 ones
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Steven on October 22, 2007, 14:07:28
I dislike them as its a Disco 1 at the end of the day not a wanna be D2...
(Obviously all to their own...)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Iain C on October 22, 2007, 14:16:45
Looks good apart from the top outboard corner...looks like the lights are squared off but the wing is rounded.

However, probably very expensive to replace if you break one off road, so not for me thanks!  I think 300 lights suit the vehicle very well anyway.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 14:19:46
money there about 85o quid new 300 secondhand just makes u wonder if h.i.d conversion is a better bet on the standard lights
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Steven on October 22, 2007, 14:20:50
Quote from: "91Steven"
I dislike them as its a Disco 1 at the end of the day not a wanna be D2...
(Obviously all to their own...)
Theres me saying that, I do like the idea of just replacing on the 300 headlamps 2 'early' D2 ones...  :oops:  8)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Darren on October 22, 2007, 14:21:44
I know a couple of people who've done this and they are, apparently, a complete sod to fit. One of those wished he'd never started it and the other, though pleased with the results, said he'd never do another. Genuinely not worth the effort.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: CNorman on October 22, 2007, 15:09:03
What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 15:13:28
Quote from: "CNorman"
What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:


youd think twice when u spent 28 grand! :?
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Darren on October 22, 2007, 15:22:26
Quote from: "CNorman"
What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:

In fairness, although it appears to have scrubbed up well, I know the owner and I've seen him use it in anger. He was a recovery marshall at Abingdon for a few years.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 22, 2007, 15:22:55
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
Quote from: "CNorman"
What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:


youd think twice when u spent 28 grand! :?


firstly, why would you spend 28k on our landie with off road bolt on's and then NOT take it off road  :roll:

Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
they look wicked but are they a nightmere to fit


have you fitted these then as your pictures in your gallery show a 300tdi with standard lights :?: :?:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Evilgoat on October 22, 2007, 15:40:17
Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
have you fitted these then as your pictures in your gallery show a 300tdi with standard lights :?: :?:


Which pics? Few nice shots of Piggy in the 'My Disco' section  :roll:
http://www.pigletsplace.com
Title: Re: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: SWEETY on October 22, 2007, 16:41:44
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
they look wicked but are they a nightmere to fit aint read any mags with them done. same goes for td5 ones


Not many headlight swaps are easy to do :roll: I've only had my 4x4 for a year now & before that I was into modded hot hatches & to be honest it's 2 different worlds :roll:  :roll:  :roll: I like the look of the swap & think it gives the disco an up to date image. If nothing else people will take a second glance at it because it's not the norm
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: daveyravey on October 22, 2007, 16:43:44
Certainly looks different, but is it worth the expense ?
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: L90OOK on October 22, 2007, 16:58:45
Quote from: "Evilgoat"
Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
have you fitted these then as your pictures in your gallery show a 300tdi with standard lights :?: :?:


Which pics? Few nice shots of Piggy in the 'My Disco' section  :roll:
http://www.pigletsplace.com


I knew I  had seen it somewhere before!  :roll:
I've had enough here!! :evil:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Gav_T on October 22, 2007, 20:22:49
Ive just put a disco 2 front end (early version) onto my disco 1 and while it looks better it simply isnt worth the effort.

Nothing lines up everything needs trimming or cutting, even to the point of shaving some off the indicator bulb holders!!! Pics will follow when its back on the road..............

Gav.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 20:25:58
Quote from: "Gav_T"
Ive just put a disco 2 front end (early version) onto my disco 1 and while it looks better it simply isnt worth the effort.

Nothing lines up everything needs trimming or cutting, even to the point of shaving some off the indicator bulb holders!!! Pics will follow when its back on the road..............

Gav.


got any pic we like to see it plz
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Gav_T on October 22, 2007, 20:32:12
I said i wasnt going to do this but which part of 'pics to follow when its back on the road' did you not understand???

Mate just slow down, relax and read things through and think about what your typing and how other people feel about typing.Do this and i think you will have a lot more friends on here and get a lot more help. Please take this as advice and not having a go.

Gav.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Brains on October 23, 2007, 14:15:03
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
Quote from: "CNorman"
What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:


youd think twice when u spent 28 grand! :?


Think they got ripped off  :shock:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Gav_T on October 24, 2007, 18:36:34
As promised, not perfect and bloody hard to do!!!
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 24, 2007, 19:51:25
anybody got h.i.d conversion headlights?
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Evilgoat on October 24, 2007, 22:36:33
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
anybody got h.i.d conversion headlights?

HIDS are anothe kettle of fish. HID lights MUST be self levelling adding a whole load of other problems to the mix.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Ja1983 on October 25, 2007, 00:31:26
Although i hated with a passion the 200tdi front end, i really dont think its worth the hassle or expense for what even with the best job in the world, looks like a bumped front end... a great philosopher, i think it was popeye, once said "i am what i am"

...and after having owned a 200 for the last few months, i`m actually startting to like the simple layout... slip in some philips (£££) supervision bulbs, and they arent that bad really..... give them a good rub down, maybe a fresh coat of black paint, and they dont quite look as bad.

has anyone tried painting (i`ve seen the yelow one!) with any good results?

....recall seeing a defender inspired disco headlight arrangement aswell somewhere, but google has failed me! :lol:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 25, 2007, 17:59:31
what ever you do with the original 200 tdi style lights they still look like there off a 1970s car!
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Jake on October 25, 2007, 19:30:32
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
what ever you do with the original 200 tdi style lights they still look like there off a 1970s car!

Indeed
I have a 300 Tdi and fitted early shape Td5 head lights (which have much better chrome bowls than the 300 shape)
The lights are the same shape and size and are a direct replacment for the 300 head lights
before
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/2d2be04737f5aee5f8a32f676cfbbeba.jpg)
after
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/4b05a8d596d84048a61b6d1a7859bd0c.JPG)
To increase the light i have since fitted an uprated head light loom and performance bulbs
I considered this all to be far easier than the hassle of fitting late Td5 headlights
I've not had to cut the wings, reshape the slam panel or worry about ill fitting grills
 8)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: denviks on October 25, 2007, 19:34:08
Quote from: "Ja1983"

....recall seeing a defender inspired disco headlight arrangement aswell somewhere, but google has failed me! :lol:



(http://photos.imageevent.com/denviks/salisbury270807/websize/P9040016%20_Small_.JPG)

until i find a better pic


here ya go

(http://photos.imageevent.com/denviks/mac4x4/mac2007/websize/P3210056%20_Small_.JPG)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 25, 2007, 19:35:49
good before and afters - i see the Disco also grew a light bar and a snorkel when it was done as well :lol:

In the before shot, looking at your windscreen, has somebody been parking on double yellows  :lol:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Jake on October 25, 2007, 19:45:25
Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
good before and afters - i see the Disco also grew a light bar and a snorkel when it was done as well :lol:

it grew a lot more than that  :wink:
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/904dee9add247f656b7d097aeeb88668.jpg)
The light bar is now gone too
Have a look at the rise/fall/re-rise by clicking Here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7)
Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
In the before shot, looking at your windscreen, has somebody been parking on double yellows  :lol:

lol
That picture was taken at Gaydon 2 years ago and its a flyer for some event under my wiper
 :lol:
 8)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: gee the sparky on October 26, 2007, 23:52:33
ive seen the defender inspired headlamps advertised in LRO but i cant remember what company, sorry. certainly looks different though. :wink:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 27, 2007, 07:52:53
Quote from: "denviks"
Quote from: "Ja1983"

....recall seeing a defender inspired disco headlight arrangement aswell somewhere, but google has failed me! :lol:



(http://photos.imageevent.com/denviks/salisbury270807/websize/P9040016%20_Small_.JPG)

until i find a better pic


here ya go

(http://photos.imageevent.com/denviks/mac4x4/mac2007/websize/P3210056%20_Small_.JPG)


i think the ones with angel eyes drive lights with them also with the grill aswell looks even better.
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mobi on October 27, 2007, 08:50:14
try www.4x4bits.com
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: denviks on October 27, 2007, 11:12:30
i did have angel eye versions... they cost me a small fortune when they first came out..... they were made of glass then too ( unlike now they are made of plastic ). i went in to a water ford at night and the glass went pop on both lights.....

so i am now running wipac crystal light units  :wink:  i can wade as deep as i like now  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 28, 2007, 18:53:39
defender rear lights look good to on discos and rangies
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Evilgoat on October 28, 2007, 19:04:45
I have to say that rangie looks horrid :(
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: daveyravey on October 28, 2007, 19:08:56
Quote from: "Evilgoat"
I have to say that rangie looks horrid :(


Not the words i'd have used, but i'm with you on this one EG  :lol:

Each to their own eh  ?
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Jake on October 28, 2007, 19:45:35
Defender lights in my opinion dont look good on RR/Discos but If a change is required (i.e. Bobtailing) then the NAS spec light looks quite good.
 8)
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: denviks on October 28, 2007, 19:50:48
Quote from: "Jake"
Defender lights in my opinion dont look good on RR/Discos but If a change is required (i.e. Bobtailing) then the NAS spec light looks quite good.
 8)


to be honest bud i did agree with that after i did the change  :shock:  :shock: . for about 2 months i couldnt make up my mind if i liked t or now. but grew to like them. at night they ake such a difference over the old 200 tdi ones. but i suppose the 300 ones are loads better too  :wink:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Jake on October 28, 2007, 20:00:21
Quote from: "denviks"
Quote from: "Jake"
Defender lights in my opinion dont look good on RR/Discos but If a change is required (i.e. Bobtailing) then the NAS spec light looks quite good.
 8)


to be honest bud i did agree with that after i did the change  :shock:  :shock: . for about 2 months i couldnt make up my mind if i liked t or now. but grew to like them. at night they ake such a difference over the old 200 tdi ones. but i suppose the 300 ones are loads better too  :wink:

I meant the North American Defender lights, not the headlights  :wink:
(http://www.devon4x4.com/user/nas_indicator.jpg)
 :D
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: denviks on October 28, 2007, 20:01:24
ahhhh  :lol:  :lol: ....but thats how i felt about the headlights  :wink:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: Jake on October 28, 2007, 20:05:52
Quote from: "denviks"
ahhhh  :lol:  :lol: ....but thats how i felt about the headlights  :wink:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

 :lol:  :lol:
I must say, i'm not a big fan of the round head lights but with the range of new lights you can fit in the round hole, they are quite apealing.
Wipac Crystal's, IPF sport bowls and so on.
Very bright  :wink:
Title: o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one
Post by: denviks on October 28, 2007, 20:06:51
they are very bright , but probebly just as bright as a normal 300 light..... :wink:
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