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d00d



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2008 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey
Cheaper diadem bulbs?

Went to replace a rear bulb (XZQ500100) on my 2008-SC and when I saw the price my eyes popped out so far I could have used one of them instead! Shocked

$60/ea seems a bit steep and I'd rather keep my binocular vision. Tried looking for an LED version but didn't find any with the BAW15D base. (Could break the old bulb and resolder an LED with different base I suppose. Laughing )

Is there a better source than the stealer for us folks here in America? Crying or Very sad

Post #402823 31st Aug 2016 9:41pm
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p38arover



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I just Googled the base and one of the first links was Don's bulbs in the USA. LEDs are available off eBay. Also from AliExpress for US$2.70 Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Post #402830 31st Aug 2016 10:21pm
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d00d



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2008 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Yeah, I can search Google/eBay as well - the base isn't hard to find, it's that base *with* the cool chrome/mirror finish, (or CANBUS-compatible LED with that base).

The "diadem" (mirror/chrome/shiny) finish is apparently limited to Osram, though I've gotten hints that Hella may have their own version, and there do appear to be Chinese knock-offs, (though only amber on FleaBay at the moment and this one should be red when powered).

I have an IM in to one of the Chinese sellers though to see if they have a red equivalent, and AliExpress may be an option, though they won't ship to my state due to a tif with the local govt over how escrow services are handled, (though there are workarounds for that problem).

If I go AE though there's a good chance I'll have to buy 100x or something, so if anybody is interested in these bulbs at a decent price PM me and I'll keep you posted if nobody replies here with a better option sooner. 2008 SC L322
2001 P38, Epsom Green, fully restored SOLD

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nicedayforit



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England 2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Giverny Green

Available here with delivery to USA

http://www.ebay.co.uk/p/LR-Silver-Stop-Tai...1328785303

Post #402850 1st Sep 2016 7:38am
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myself and a fellow member [pld118] replaced our SC rears with leds ..the pins were wrong but we filed down the relevant pin slightly and it fitted with a 'friction' fit....




http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic23234....ight+bulbs

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic21661....ight+bulbs ... - .- -.




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johnboyairey



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Orkney Grey

it is a while since oi bought some for myself, but i got a pair, for a couple of pounds more than these. which i think are the right 'normal' type ones.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-Diadem-Chr...SwT5tWGmnG
hopefully you can find some locally, or get them imported etc.

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d00d



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2008 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey
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@nicedayforit - saw that one but with s/h still $45 or so. Neutral

@johnboyairey - great price but wrong bulb. Wink

@stan - zomg genius! Never thought of that, much easier than resoldering a base, I think this is probably the best/easiest option all around! Very Happy Thumbs Up Bow down 2008 SC L322
2001 P38, Epsom Green, fully restored SOLD

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