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Car map reading light

Post by Drafty »

Does anyone know where i can buy a map reading light like the one in the below pic. Around Melbourne preferably.
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Re: Car map reading light

Post by bogged »

Drafty wrote:Does anyone know where i can buy a map reading light like the one in the below pic. Around Melbourne preferably.


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Also have a look at their fluro lights, I got one in the back, and going to get one in the front soon, fuckin amazing light. about 6in long, 2in wide...
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Post by Drafty »

I rang them up and was told they didnt have them :roll:
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Post by bogged »

Drafty wrote:I rang them up and was told they didnt have them :roll:
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Post by bazzle »

Auto sport etc.

Also GQ Ti has a good directional map light next to mirror.
I fitted one to mine .

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Anyone that sells Hella should be able to get them in for ya.
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Post by Tas_Dean »

Anyone who does any emergency services vehicle fitouts should have them!
Otherwise, steal one out of a cop car :finger:
Don't steal one out of a fire or ambulance vehicle though, the do valuable work and need them! :armsup:

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Post by Patroler »

if you do a lot of night work it might be an idea to have a look at a red one, cop cars use them as it doesn't stuff your night vision as much, wouldn't be hard to make one with those super bright LEDs...
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Post by Bundytime »

i can get one for u if u like.

bout $50ish in hella from memory.....

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Post by Shorty40 »

All Army Landrovers have them ;)
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Post by bigsteve »

revolution race ger on whitehorse road sell them.

$70 from memory.
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Post by Drafty »

Thanks guys.
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Post by pjhsv »

$70....$50....geez....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 00794&rd=1

Use one of those, and either modify it to suit, or install a USB socket in your dash...only have to connect the power (with a $7 voltage convertor kit from Dick Smith)

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Post by Drafty »

Interesting, will look further into that option.
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Post by bogged »

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This is the one I have in the rear of my GQ. Lights up the whole rear compartment, and good enough in the back seats to read a book.

11W 12VDC PL Fluorescent Cabin Lamp STOCK-CODE: ST3006
Qty 1+ $39.95

Being small and easily installed as a permanent fixture, this fluorescent lamp is great for illuminating the cabin area of a boat, campervan, or in any 12 Volt application.

It uses a single 11 Watt tube and has a 3 Watt night light as a courtesy lamp. The rocker switch offers off, night light on and fluoro on. It is designed to be surface mounted and has bare wires for power input.

* Size: 295(L) x 64(W) x 33(H)mm
* Strong ABS plastic case
* Requires 12v, current draw is 850mA



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This is the one Im going to put in the front as a replacement. $49

12VDC 16W 2D PL Round Ceiling Light STOCK-CODE: ST3009
This unit uses the compact fluoro tube called 2D, which is rated at 16 Watts, which would roughly equal an 80 Watt globe. It would be ideal to mount over a table, as it has wide light dispersion. It also has a 3 position switch, with a 3 Watt courtesy light included. This unit is designed for surface mount.



* Size: 230mm Diameter x 65(D)mm
* 12 Volt operation, current draw is 850mA.
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Post by grimbo »

I have a brake light setup as my interior map light in the Zuk. It cost me about $5 and it doesn't affect your night vision but is plenty bright to read by
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We have ones like those on the trucks at work. They produce good light, but the switch bit at the back keeps on coming of them.
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Post by hienuf »

couple of old spotties always do the trick :lol:
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Post by gqswb »

What 4b do you drive? My GQ came with factory map lights. You might be able to find some from a better spec'ed version of yours???

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Post by Drafty »

I have a GU. The light i am after is for comp use as in the top pic.
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Post by sparky »

I ordered mine through Bursons just look at the Hella website for the part no.
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sparky wrote:just look at the Hella website for the part no.


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Post by Drafty »

Thanks for all the help guys, picked a Hella one up this morning for $60 form a truck joint in brooklyn, Bursons wanted $100 for the same thing :roll:
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