MK9R
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 09:09 AM |
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How can i tell which lights i have fitted
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.
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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Humbug
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 09:13 AM |
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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.
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 10:24 AM |
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quote:
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
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 11:28 AM |
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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.
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 12:25 PM |
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quote:
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.
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mad4x4
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 12:47 PM |
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Speak to Britpart they do a H4 conversion Kit for about £18
Can get them through PaddockSpares.co.uk
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 01:28 PM |
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quote:
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
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/2/10 at 02:42 PM |
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Not that much wrong with 7" sealed beams they are much better than tungsten bulb headlamps.
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