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luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 434

2019 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Montalcino Red

Today I had time (and the ground wasn’t wet) - to remove the cover.

Depth there is 20mm, so 18mm realistically for the light. Width I think up to 40-45cm. Height in the lower part of the panel is 30mm.

So I am going to go for the shallower light and get the lens into the cutout.

@Zenman63 If you could post a picture of the wiring that would be helpful. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

25th Jan 2024 5:33pm

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1222

@both:

I’m following you guys on this, very interested.
Zenman63, what did you bond it with, UPVC solvent? i.e. a plastic-weld type solvent, or what?
(ABS plastics can be tricky to bond, and there’s a lot of water & UV light to consider on a bumper).

Pics & a write-up would be vastly appreciated by “The Brethren” , you might even make the Godly annals of the Wiki Hall of Fame “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

25th Jan 2024 6:14pm

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1222

@Luxmoggy:

Your car is a disgrace, -get it washed! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

25th Jan 2024 6:16pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 434

I know, I know...

I just ordered a new snow foam cannon. So I hope to try it out soon. I will post a picture after so you can check my work. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

25th Jan 2024 6:46pm

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1222

Only kidding, of course my friend 😉😁

Cool, slightly OT I know sorry, but I recently got a new Nilfisk Pro 200 machine with Sno Foam gun, and I love it. The driveway leading to Gremlin Castle is also lookng brand new! 😎 “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

25th Jan 2024 8:34pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 434

Cleaned…

Good enough to see my face in it.

The spare panel has arrived with family in the UK - Thank you @IPG. I will have it in hand at Easter. Have ordered a Hella (2ZR 980 889-011) reverse strip lamp. It should have plenty of room. Next I need to work out the wiring and plugs. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

26th Jan 2024 5:24pm

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1222

@Luxmoggy:

Ah! Much better!

I'll let you off with a Caution!

Nice colour, by the way! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

26th Jan 2024 7:57pm

mjdronfield

Member Since: 04 Nov 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 7631

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Yes, fabulous colour. Not seen that. That’s the sort of thing that might convince me to make the jump…. 🤣

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

26th Jan 2024 8:27pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 434

The colour is what tipped the scale into my buying my first RR.
But it needs to be cleaned again. The farm tracks leading to football pitches in the villages.

Back on subject:

Click image to enlarge

So I have the light in hand. Next is to work out where to wire it to. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

30th Jan 2024 1:09pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 434

After looking and thinking about it. I am going to see if I can find the loom plugs so I can create 2 tap-in looms. That means I won’t cut any of the wiring on the car. And it will be easy to remove.

If other people want to also do this. They can easily make their own loom. This is true if they do or don’t have a tow bar. As the plugs are fitted on all cars (I think).

Does anyone which plugs are used? They look a bit like weather pack connectors. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

31st Jan 2024 12:07pm

JDGeorgia

Member Since: 11 Oct 2023
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 124

2006 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

[quote="luxmoggy"]Cleaned…

Good enough to see my face in it.

]

Yikes! My monitor just cracked!!!

I have some lights on the way... they will be surface mounted... but they are smoked - so I don't think they will show on a Black truck and down that low... The cradle with the screws pops off, so for Proof of Concept, I am planning on some double sided sticky tape and wiring into the 7pin trailer connector.

If the lights look OK, then I will drill the holes in the center panel. I can get a replacement for that relatively cheap off eBay if I ever want to go back.

Slow boat from China - so it will be a while... 2006 L322 HSE LUX 4.4NA Jag V8 Buckingham Blue/Ivory - 'Col Reb'
Rolled Yahtzee Aug 2023 222,222Miles
2016 L405 HSE TD6. Santorini Black over Almond. - 'Donna the Diesel'
Only L405 IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE with an L494 Shift Lever Fitted!
97K at purchase Sept of 2023

31st Jan 2024 5:57pm

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