Roof lights - Page 2

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 13-01-2011, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

the thing i found is when doing extreme raised air even that little scoop at the top of the screen really grabs the air off the screen . so anything you put at the top of the screen is going to cost you big bucks in fuel

daft as it sounds the terrano is quite aerodynamic, think of the flow lines, certainly
compared to the bricks that preceeded it, so as Col says anything is going to impact
on if on all the time, even if a good pose.

perhaps should just stick to stuff on bumper.

So Jace, do those lumps hamper airflow for cooling that zd lump?

Fez_uk · 13-01-2011, 00:09

May have to have a re-think. Want to mount antennas nice and high but don't want to drill mount them anymore. Also could do with more light at night.

Might just give it a go and see what difference it makes. Will only cost me the angle alu, some wire and my time.

Those massive landy roof racks must cost loads in fuel.

13-01-2011, 00:12

no but it hardly went anywhere slow enough not to have air forced through rad lol,i did think about a 2.5 bonnet for airflow (intercooler scoop) some little scrote burnt house down by setting fire to decking and sheds now sat doing an 8yr ipp for arson reckless to endanger life.
i do notice terrano 3.0 have scoop to one side maybe bolting intercooler on from t2

makeitfit · 13-01-2011, 00:16

My roof lights are on a cross bar that's undo-able and has a plug n socket for the wires

I used to take it off and on but dont bother any more. I use them a lot at night where they help me see lots more

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 13-01-2011, 00:22

thats neat Pete, tell us more about this plug n socket,

i note yours are pretty much in line with rails, not over tall.

compact lights too not much more bulky than the securing
parts of the cross rail.

makeitfit · 13-01-2011, 00:26

I got a military type screw in plug n socket. Cant find the ruddy pics now but will find it tomorrow.

makeitfit · 13-01-2011, 00:50

This is what I got but didnt pay for it as my neighbour works for the MOD

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-Military-Go...item3efb205806

Fez_uk · 13-01-2011, 00:56

If you don't want 10, Buy this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Military-Gold-...item33585b788f

makeitfit · 13-01-2011, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

If you don't want 10, Buy this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Military-Gold-...item33585b788f

I thought it was expensive

Go for the three pin version though as you can run more amps up it

Earth and 2 lives

zippy656 · 13-01-2011, 06:57

mmmmm thanks...
time for a long think..

BigBlack · 13-01-2011, 10:36

I like the look of these, optional extra I think on the X-Trail...

Wonder if they could be fettled to fit the T2???

zippy656 · 13-01-2011, 11:00

yep option..

theres an idea...

one in the carpark will look laters

Adz · 13-01-2011, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudLifeCrisis

Roof lights are only useful if wired to work on their own and used when wading at night so you can turn off submerged lights.

So not a lot of use for most owners.

Brian

elty001 · 13-01-2011, 20:46

got 4 mini spots on roof rack which come in handy when we go camping/night laning.
was looking for sun visor like mav has got on his mav with the lights mounted on that but not found one yet.
as for fuel consumption its hardly worth worring about not exactly a 1.2 corsa so never got gonna get very far on a gallon.

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13-01-2011, 00:22	#20
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13-01-2011, 00:09	#17
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	May have to have a re-think. Want to mount antennas nice and high but don't want to drill mount them anymore. Also could do with more light at night. Might just give it a go and see what difference it makes. Will only cost me the angle alu, some wire and my time. Those massive landy roof racks must cost loads in fuel.

13-01-2011, 00:12	#18
jace Guest Posts: n/a	no but it hardly went anywhere slow enough not to have air forced through rad lol,i did think about a 2.5 bonnet for airflow (intercooler scoop) some little scrote burnt house down by setting fire to decking and sheds now sat doing an 8yr ipp for arson reckless to endanger life. i do notice terrano 3.0 have scoop to one side maybe bolting intercooler on from t2

13-01-2011, 00:16	#19
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	My roof lights are on a cross bar that's undo-able and has a plug n socket for the wires I used to take it off and on but dont bother any more. I use them a lot at night where they help me see lots more

13-01-2011, 00:26	#21
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I got a military type screw in plug n socket. Cant find the ruddy pics now but will find it tomorrow.

13-01-2011, 00:50	#22
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	This is what I got but didnt pay for it as my neighbour works for the MOD http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-Military-Go...item3efb205806

13-01-2011, 00:56	#23
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	If you don't want 10, Buy this one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Military-Gold-...item33585b788f

13-01-2011, 06:57	#25
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	mmmmm thanks... time for a long think..

13-01-2011, 10:36	#26
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	I like the look of these, optional extra I think on the X-Trail... Wonder if they could be fettled to fit the T2???

13-01-2011, 11:00	#27
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	yep option.. theres an idea... one in the carpark will look laters

13-01-2011, 20:46	#29
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,830	got 4 mini spots on roof rack which come in handy when we go camping/night laning. was looking for sun visor like mav has got on his mav with the lights mounted on that but not found one yet. as for fuel consumption its hardly worth worring about not exactly a 1.2 corsa so never got gonna get very far on a gallon.