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BlueG Elite Veteran Date registered: Aug 2009 Location: DC Vehicle(s): 2003 G500 Posts: 714 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action On my porsche buckets the rubber ring went behind the actual headlight bezel/ring. I'm not sure if I could put the ruber on after the ring but I will look - thanks | ||
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Photoman Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 280GE, ML500, 280SE 3.5 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action Ericdy - 8/30/2017 2:58 AM Hi Sean, What lights are you going to use? I've been thinking about this for a while but want to make sure it will pass WOF and also had trouble finding the headlight mounts until this recent post. Regards Hi Eric Sorry for the slow reply. I'm going with the TruckLite LED. They are available through Repco in New Zealand and are correct for driving on the left side of the road. They also sell an adaptor that might work. A friend of mine works at a Repco store up your way, so when I get it done I'll show you the results. Fire me a PM with your details. Be good to see my old G Wagen again :-) | ||
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King_GH Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2011 Location: London Vehicle(s): 95 G300 RHD Posts: 324 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I use JW speaker products but my one issue is that their designs are very tacky. Yes they can build a great set of headlights but please get some designers to make it look a little cooler, that won't hurt anybody! The current line up looks so ugly, it's pathetic. Can't they even learn from OEM? It's so dissapointing that there isnt much choice with 7inch headlights category. The rest are crappy Chinese knock offs! | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action King_GH - 9/20/2017 6:00 PM I use JW speaker products but my one issue is that their designs are very tacky. Yes they can build a great set of headlights but please get some designers to make it look a little cooler, that won't hurt anybody! The current line up looks so ugly, it's pathetic. Can't they even learn from OEM? It's so dissapointing that there isnt much choice with 7inch headlights category. The rest are crappy Chinese knock offs! What difference does it make how they look, as long as they perform properly? | ||
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ychung Veteran Date registered: Aug 2015 Location: SO CAL Vehicle(s): 2004 G500, 2014 ML350, 2008 S550 Posts: 196 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action It's slightly off topic of JW Speaker, however, I have installed HID headlights and newer style tail lamps from Depo and I'm really happy with both. I'm not a real fan of aftermarket products, but not only they work fine, especially the headlights, without any issue, but both were just plug and play. | ||
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Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3004 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I use the Pilot head light LED I just bought a set of JW Speaker head lights for Guido. They are labeled DOT and the ECE versions look to be unobtainable | ||
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BlueG Elite Veteran Date registered: Aug 2009 Location: DC Vehicle(s): 2003 G500 Posts: 714 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action Just to update: my non-JWspeaker headlights were giving too many warnings on the dash...they came out. In case anyone goes down the road I did, it might be in your favor to find lights that work with CANBUS as I did not do this. It would be even better if they have parking lights built in - I had to leave mine plugged in under under the bezel. | ||
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Braingears Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320 Posts: 1450 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I have to confess, after comparing prices and reviews, I decided to purchase and install the Hella E-Code H4 headlights. $80 for the pair with bulbs. They work great! Anytime I want additional coverage, I turn on my PIAA Fag Lamps. People get the hell out of my way when I turn them on. | ||
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colsG55 Veteran Date registered: Aug 2013 Location: Dubai Vehicle(s): G55 Classic 2000, TD5 110, 200 Series Land Cruiser Posts: 209 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action G'day all, I recently busted a factory headlight and am looking to fit a pair of JW Speaker Dual Burns. Has anyone used the JW Speaker mounting ring kits to fit to their G/W. https://headlightrevolution.com/jw-speaker-model-8700-mounting-ring-... | ||
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AGuess Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Holly Springs NC Vehicle(s): 93 500GE, 93 500GE, 2002 G500 Posts: 717 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I used Porsche mounting rings on both of my 93 500GE. However, the picture you posted looks like these mounting brackets could work. The lights have been great. Good luck. | ||
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colsG55 Veteran Date registered: Aug 2013 Location: Dubai Vehicle(s): G55 Classic 2000, TD5 110, 200 Series Land Cruiser Posts: 209 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action Thanks for the info, I will speak to the guys there and place an order this week all being well. | ||
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colsG55 Veteran Date registered: Aug 2013 Location: Dubai Vehicle(s): G55 Classic 2000, TD5 110, 200 Series Land Cruiser Posts: 209 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I ended up fitting the JW Speaker lights and mounts. The mounts are very good and a straight fit, I just had to drill 3 small holes for the mounting screw, I used the screws from the old mounts but the hole spacing was different to the new mounts. The also come with decent adjusters where you use an Allen key. I would happily recommend them and as for the lights they are literally night and day compared to the old ones, the difference well worth the effort, not cheap but you do get a lot for your money. Follow the link to a photo of the light and mount without the light cover fitted. https://cdr.smugmug.com/General-Photos/General/n-Xx2rs/i-PvWvq6T Edited by colsG55 12/1/2018 8:46 AM | ||
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H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I used the Porsche mounting rings as well. No drilling required. | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action colsG55 - How did you address the parking lamp? | ||
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colsG55 Veteran Date registered: Aug 2013 Location: Dubai Vehicle(s): G55 Classic 2000, TD5 110, 200 Series Land Cruiser Posts: 209 | Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action At this point if time I haven’t yet. You could get a set of the Jeep ones with the DRLs, they were a bit bling for me. | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action I just installed my JW Speaker 8700 EVO 2 lights. They are great, but I've noticed that when I flash the lights to high-beam via the momentary lever, the passenger side headlight turns on briefly then off, after which I get an error that the high beam is out (but it still works if I flash again). The high beam works perfectly if I push the lever forward to an "always high" position without error - only momentary trips something. Any ideas? I'd really like to avoid installing more load resistors. I haven't yet swapped the lights to determine whether its specific to the particular light or not (i.e., a defective light assembly - I will if needed, but I hoped there was a simple answer). Thanks! | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action Photos of my set up: (Untitled.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Untitled.jpg (73KB - 0 downloads) | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action When you pull back on the lever both beams are turned on briefly. That may cause the headlight itself to not turn on the high beam. That, in turn, may upset the lighting computer. When you push forward on the lever, it first turns off the low beam and then turns on the high beam. So, not an issue. | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action Thanks, Alan. I swapped the drivers and passenger side headlights this evening and confirmed that the issue is with the car and not the Speaker lights. I get what you are saying re: the quick flash, but if I pull the lever toward me "very briefly" and release, both lights do a normal flash with no error. If I pull for more than 0.75 to 1 second or so, the passenger side turns on and then off and gives an error (even if I pull and hold it). Do you think I should bother with a load resistor (I suspect that would solve the issue)? Or leave it as-is? My annoyance is that I live in a condo with a parking garage where I typically flash when exiting (two way traffic lane) and the error message might get annoying with time... Perhaps I'll just learn to only do very quick flashes... Btw - Still enjoying the brush guard you sold to me 10 years ago or so. I removed it just last week to sand/grind/repaint the black uprights. Will reinstall it shortly. Chicago winters are tough on metal (ask my rocker trim/panels)... | ||
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spots350sl Veteran Date registered: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Vehicle(s): 2003 G500, 1972 350SL Posts: 222 | RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action For those of you who are interested, I bought both the JW Speaker brand mounting bracket and the Amazon version by Xprite 7" Inch Led Headlight Bracket (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EIRQ2L6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Personally, the Amazon/Xprite one seems to be of higher quality and a fraction of the MSRP of the JW Speaker counterpart. Each requires the same drilling modification for the G, but the Amazon one seems better-made and is easier to adjust. Just thought I'd share. | ||
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