o3 discoheadlights on a discovery series one

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

they look wicked but are they a nightmere to fit aint read any mags with them done. same goes for td5 ones

[Steven]

I dislike them as its a Disco 1 at the end of the day not a wanna be D2...
(Obviously all to their own...)

[Iain C]

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.

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

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

[Steven]

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)

[Darren]

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.

[CNorman]

What makes me laugh is looking at the body work. Gleaming and shiney. That motor aint done any serious off road!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

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! :?

[Darren]

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.

[cardiff_gareth]

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:

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 :?: :?:

[Evilgoat]

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

[SWEETY]

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

[daveyravey]

Certainly looks different, but is it worth the expense ?

[L90OOK]

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!!

[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.

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

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

[Gav_T]

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.

[Brains]

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:

[Gav_T]

As promised, not perfect and bloody hard to do!!!

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

anybody got h.i.d conversion headlights?

[Evilgoat]

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.

[Ja1983]

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:

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

what ever you do with the original 200 tdi style lights they still look like there off a 1970s car!

[Jake]

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

after

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)

[denviks]

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

until i find a better pic


here ya go

[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:

In the before shot, looking at your windscreen, has somebody been parking on double yellows  :lol:

[Jake]

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  

The light bar is now gone too
Have a look at the rise/fall/re-rise by clicking Here

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)

[gee the sparky]

ive seen the defender inspired headlamps advertised in LRO but i cant remember what company, sorry. certainly looks different though.

[mentalmoshio sophs V8i]

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

until i find a better pic


here ya go

i think the ones with angel eyes drive lights with them also with the grill aswell looks even better.

[mobi]

try www.4x4bits.com