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How can i tell which lights i have fitted
MK9R - 16/2/10 at 09:09 AM

I've got either these:-

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/438

or these

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/437

The glass is broken so need to be replaced. I know both will fit but the looms are different.

Humbug - 16/2/10 at 09:13 AM

Isn't the clue in the name? The second ones are sealed beam, i.e. it is one unit with the lens and reflector all in one unit; the other has a separate lens and reflector, and the bulb clips in the back.

MK9R - 16/2/10 at 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by Humbug
Isn't the clue in the name? The second ones are sealed beam, i.e. it is one unit with the lens and reflector all in one unit; the other has a separate lens and reflector, and the bulb clips in the back.


see now thats just made me step back from the way my head was working, i thought sealed unit meant bulb was sealed in there, but when i looked at pictures i couldn't see how that was possible!! I think i have the sealed units then Nice and cheap :p

MikeRJ - 16/2/10 at 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by MK9R
see now thats just made me step back from the way my head was working, i thought sealed unit meant bulb was sealed in there, but when i looked at pictures i couldn't see how that was possible!! I think i have the sealed units then Nice and cheap :p


Having owned numerous minis in the past I'd venture to suggest cheap and crap! If you replace them with halogen conversion lamps you will be amazed at the difference in the light output, and the connector for a sealed beam lamp and an H4 halogen is exactly the same.

matt_claydon - 16/2/10 at 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
see now thats just made me step back from the way my head was working, i thought sealed unit meant bulb was sealed in there, but when i looked at pictures i couldn't see how that was possible!! I think i have the sealed units then Nice and cheap :p


Having owned numerous minis in the past I'd venture to suggest cheap and crap! If you replace them with halogen conversion lamps you will be amazed at the difference in the light output, and the connector for a sealed beam lamp and an H4 halogen is exactly the same.


Agreed, take the opportunity to upgrade to halogens both sides. Sealed beams are shite.

mad4x4 - 16/2/10 at 12:47 PM

Speak to Britpart they do a H4 conversion Kit for about £18

Can get them through PaddockSpares.co.uk

Bluemoon - 16/2/10 at 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by mad4x4
Speak to Britpart they do a H4 conversion Kit for about £18

Can get them through PaddockSpares.co.uk


Used Paddock spares to found , cheap and fast supplier, not the last word in quality though. I'd also say go H4...

Dan

britishtrident - 16/2/10 at 02:42 PM

Not that much wrong with 7" sealed beams they are much better than tungsten bulb headlamps.