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philllip

Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
Location: Noosa, Queensland
Posts: 169

2014 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

arrows_ant wrote:
Yes DRLs (round) and signature strips! However, I have to say the "strip" lights are pretty underwhelming, they're nothing like as bright as the ones on an Evoque. I wonder if that's because they are in combination with halogens?

I'm just about to pick up an 2014 SE (Aus). The whole process/website was very confusing.
I have the DRLs but the dealer said no sig strips - I also work with Land Rover AU and my client said it is an option extra unless you buy an HSE. He mentioned the "Clear View Pack" I was gutted.

But... I got $20K off the list price (@ 3000Kms) - it really wasn't worth paying 25K more for an HSE for the sake of signature strips and Xenons.

Question: If you wanted signature but remain with halogens, is it simply a straight swap of the headlight unit?

Couldn't find an answer to this...

8th Dec 2014 12:04 pm

3disco

Member Since: 18 Apr 2014
Location: devon
Posts: 659

I fitted xenon to mine and had to have it programmed to the car but am pretty sure if just replacing for the sake of the strip should ba a straight swap.

8th Dec 2014 1:47 pm

philllip

Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
Location: Noosa, Queensland
Posts: 169

Thanks man. Can anyone else confirm that please?

9th Dec 2014 8:54 am

Winslet

Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 281

Straight swap. The function of the signature strip as a side light is recognised (instead of a dimmed DRL) straight away without any modification. 2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
MY2013 SD4 XS Firenze Red, 19" 10 spoke contrast paint wheels, Signature Strips, Grand Black Lacquer trim, Cold Climate Pack - gone!
2007 TD4 S Stornoway Grey - gone!

9th Dec 2014 9:34 pm

Winslet

Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 281

Gave the car a wash today and swapped the near side headlamp back to the original non-signature version to do a comparison. Not a great photo but with the side lights on, you can see the off side is using the signature as a sidelight and on the near side a dimmed DRL instead.

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2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
MY2013 SD4 XS Firenze Red, 19" 10 spoke contrast paint wheels, Signature Strips, Grand Black Lacquer trim, Cold Climate Pack - gone!
2007 TD4 S Stornoway Grey - gone!

13th Dec 2014 9:42 pm

druand

Member Since: 07 Sep 2009
Location: south ayrshire
Posts: 825

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White

My FL is a 2013 GS with halogen HB3 bulbs and LED round driving lamps, no signature LED. Totally standard.
I have seen genuine Land Rover HID headlights advertised, they are 2013 with round LED driving lights and signature lights.
Are they a straight changeover from existing lamps without any wiring except for possibly visiting dealer for programme change.
Any help appreciated, thanks. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

14th Dec 2014 6:17 pm

3disco

Member Since: 18 Apr 2014
Location: devon
Posts: 659

Yes I have done this on mine but you will have to get an indie to program as most dealers will not!

14th Dec 2014 6:38 pm

philllip

Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
Location: Noosa, Queensland
Posts: 169

To clarify, my si4 se has halogen with DRL and Signature strips.

24th Dec 2014 3:01 am

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