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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
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OMG, I have only just stopped getting hassle over the Mantec plate.
However, I wouldn't mind a pair of 170's on bumper mounts and two pairs of 140's on the expo rack!
In day to day use ( I suppose that should be night to night use) is there really a huge difference between the 140's, 170's and 240's?
I found the towbar electrics easy to install but my DIY skills around the house tend to involve vast quantities of Blutack, No More Nails and beer. Is DIY installation for the average forum member realistic?
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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WillMyth wrote:christyler is that a new yellow hook or did you just paint it 
well spotted, it is a new one. the old one was getting a bit tatty and the safety catch was dodgey, so i changed it.
and its got swivel on. CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 16th Sep 2007 1:45 pm |
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WillMyth
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Tuam
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christyler
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| 16th Sep 2007 1:52 pm |
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vertex
Member Since: 05 Jun 2006
Location: Dubai
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All,
forgive me if I ask the obvious...
I would be intereted by a pair of 170 or 240's but I need to know how their usage is regulated under UK or European law...
when can a driver switch these lights on?
are they likely to dazzle a drive coming from the opposite direction? do you have to dip / switch them off in that case?
can you use them when driving in Europe?
many thanks for the replies in advance!
V nothing yet.
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| 19th Sep 2007 9:53 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1989/Uksi_19891796_en_1.htm
I stand to be corrected, but all I can see regarding extra lighting is that it shouldn't dazzle other road users. This is left up to the officer who stops you, I suppose - LF's probably will dazzle other road users, so they're not really suited for road use except when using main beam?
There is no regulation I can see for maximum brightness (ie 55W) or preventing you mounting on the roof - except more likely to dazzle. Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 19th Sep 2007 10:12 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Jads777 wrote:I found the towbar electrics easy to install but my DIY skills around the house tend to involve vast quantities of Blutack, No More Nails and beer. Is DIY installation for the average forum member realistic?
I'll post some pics of my rack mounts later, as I've been asked by a couple of other people anyway. The wiring's not difficult (says the electrician  ), but TFC's wiring mine up for me  My wiring will be routed up via the rear door, with a plug/socket by the rear pillar so that the rack can be removed with the wiring out of sight. I'll get pics of that too. Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 19th Sep 2007 10:17 am |
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dflo
Member Since: 04 Jul 2006
Location: Wading in and out of it...
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Have you nothing better to do? - "Funny, mine doesn't do that......."
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| 19th Sep 2007 10:36 am |
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vertex
Member Since: 05 Jun 2006
Location: Dubai
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Thanks DiscoStu!
I see that Black Betty has a nice pair on it. when do you use them? strictly when offroading at night??? nothing yet.
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| 19th Sep 2007 11:43 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Hang on chaps  .... there are "construction and use" regs relating to this ...ISTR that lighting over 55 or 60watts is the very maximum permitted on road. I will check it out this arvo  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 19th Sep 2007 12:02 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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you are right DG , 55w is legal limit
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| 19th Sep 2007 12:04 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
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DG is right about the C&U regs, they do limit wattage and I believe that all aux lights have to be switched (TFC to confirm?)
In addition, EU laws state that no lights over 2 meters from the ground may be used (yes, wagons are technically in breach) on public highways, ISTR.
C&U stuff is what you are likely to be stopped by plod or VOSA. The M-Power Express
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| 19th Sep 2007 12:14 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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DG wrote:Hang on chaps .... there are "construction and use" regs relating to this ...ISTR that lighting over 55 or 60watts is the very maximum permitted on road. I will check it out this arvo
Plus dibble can get a bit picky about coloured lenses/covers, so I understand. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 19th Sep 2007 12:17 pm |
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DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Blue light lenses are only a problem if you illuminate them on a public highway ....but Ken for example is prevented ( ) from using his lightforce lights on the road anyway because they are 100 watt. which is illegal 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 19th Sep 2007 12:25 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Can anyone provide a link to these regs?
When was the last time you saw a truck without a row of lights (lit as sidelights normally) on the roof?? Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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