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AlanMcR
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
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| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
What were the exposure settings on the two pictures?
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ve7hhs
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Date registered: Nov 2011
Location: Abbotsford,BC,Canada
Vehicle(s): 2005 G500 Grand #042 / 2009 BMW 335d
Posts: 8
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Same exposure on the Go pro - who knows. I didn't change anything other than push a button to record 
Video of stock here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwZ8zwyjAv4
Video of JW Speaker here: http://youtu.be/W-4-J-VkbqM |
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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 installed the JW Speaker headlamps in both of my 93 500GE's several years ago and still think they are great. The light output and increased distance of vision over the standard USA DOT lights or even the original European lights is what makes me happy they are on both of my kids G's. For me it is a safety issue. With these lights they can see a deer on the side of the road a long way off and where we live in NC deer and cars meet all the time.
Just my opinion.
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15903120696
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| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Hi Dutch, I found some 8700 EVO 2 on eBay. Wondering which kind of plug are they? Will the Wrangler one fit 2002 G? |
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DUTCH
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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
15903120696 - 6/26/2015 3:54 AM
Hi Dutch, I found some 8700 EVO 2 on eBay. Wondering which kind of plug are they? Will the Wrangler one fit 2002 G?
I have no idea. Sorry. |
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KeithG500
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Date registered: Oct 2014
Location: Largo FL
Vehicle(s): 2005 G500 Silver
Posts: 25
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
You need the same plug a the G. I believe it's H4 and you don't need the anti-flicker module that required for the Jeep. I recently completed this install so I have some info. It's not too hard, but there are some parts needed like headlight buckets and if you have Park Lights then you have to consider how to handle that. Just unplugging will give you malfunction error on the dash cluster.
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15903120696
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| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your reply. I saw your 05 G with Jw speaker, wondering how you deal with the malfunction error ?
Now i am struggling between the Jw speaker 8700 evo 2 and the bi-xenon depo one from fishcake ebay.
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KeithG500
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Date registered: Oct 2014
Location: Largo FL
Vehicle(s): 2005 G500 Silver
Posts: 25
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
15903120696 - 7/4/2015 1:28 PM
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your reply. I saw your 05 G with Jw speaker, wondering how you deal with the malfunction error ?
Now i am struggling between the Jw speaker 8700 evo 2 and the bi-xenon depo one from fishcake ebay.
Jeff
My JW's have the Half-Moon DRL/Parklights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhctW2lXRbU&feature=youtu.be
I used the Park Light and left the DRL since I have the OEM Barbus DRL.
I used in-line resistors to for the Park Lights. No Errors.
I got them from the following site. http://www.vleds.com/resistors/parking-light-resistors.html
I email them explaining my goal...
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bmwade
Member
Date registered: Feb 2015
Location: Destin Florida
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
Posts: 12
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
So resistors are the only fix here? I just installed mine, and they work great, but I have the error code |
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oskar
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
FYI:
http://www.viermalvier.de/ubbthreads.php/topics/631098/G_EZ_1981_LT...
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Otiswesty
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Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Another alternative to Nolden and Speaker
http://www.dasmule.com/pilot-led-headlights-7-round-free-shipping/ |
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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
That is what I bought and it is the exact same part that Nolden is selling, right down to the casting marks and certifications. Great lights. I've designed a retrofit bracket that fits these right onto the factory mounts for the ZKW lights. With a little polishing up I could make more.
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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
Here is an online review of the Pilot/Nolden/GiantLight GL-180 lights that I installed. I like them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr6SCiN0h8s With that page up, there are a number of similar reviews of other LED headlights.
Edited by AlanMcR 2/22/2016 6:46 PM
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BlueG
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Date registered: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500
Posts: 714
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Can anyone shed light on the part number(s) for the Porsche headlight buckets? I see part number 477941050A posted on page one. That is showing a 944 bucket? I am guessing that is the same as the 911 bucket? Currently I don't see any on eBay - is there a different number I can search? Thanks |
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DarkG55
Member
Date registered: Nov 2011
Location: Vancouver
Vehicle(s): 2008 G55,1985 280GE Cabriolet & 2001 G320 SWB
Posts: 6
| RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
A company called Rovers North makes a headlight retaining assembly that works perfect for mounting 7 inch JW Speakers in your G-class. I have them installed in two of my G's. Not sure if the URL will work: http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLI239&type=0 Its Model #: PLI239 and price is $23.50 each |
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BlueG
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Date registered: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500
Posts: 714
| Re: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
Thanks for the tip - I ended up getting some junkyard Porsche buckets that bolted right up. The new LED lights look good! |
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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
DarkG55 - 8/16/2017 11:39 AM
A company called Rovers North makes a headlight retaining assembly that works perfect for mounting 7 inch JW Speakers in your G-class. I have them installed in two of my G's. Not sure if the URL will work: http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLI239&type=0 Its Model #: PLI239 and price is $23.50 each
This is gold! Thanks!!!! Been looking far and wide for something like this. Porche parts cost a small fortune down here in New Zealand. Finding this post as made my day!!!! |
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Ericdy
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Date registered: Jan 2013
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 1992 300GE LWB
Posts: 8
| RE: JW Speaker 8700 LED Headlamps / HeadLights in Action
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.
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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
Are those new Rover rings chrome or black? I am having trouble determining from the picture and wouldn't mind some chrome ones. The Porsche ones I have are painted silver which is fine but chrome would blend in with the lens more properly. |
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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
The 463 headlight cover should come with a black rubber ring between the headlight cover and the headlight. It clings to the headlight lightly and would cover any ring from view.
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