New halogen lhd lights...to be installed

PostPost by: Pistacchio sprint 72 » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:26 pm

They arrived today. Any advice on How to install them?!
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PostPost by: mbell » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:19 pm

I guess they just screw in....

Any pointers on where you got them from. I expect my rhd car still has rhd lights do will need to do something about it before getting it on the road.
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PostPost by: snowyelan » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:03 am

Um, aren't sealed beams still available from most any auto parts supplier? UAP, NAPA etc I would think either have them on the shelf or can get them.
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PostPost by: Pistacchio sprint 72 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:47 am

Found on ebay... Listed as lights for canada or usa
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:16 am

The easiest way to install them is to use the existing buckets and unscrew the retaining ring and swap out the headlights. Otherwise, the buckets themselves screw into the fiberglass pods so a swap of the whole unit can be done.

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PostPost by: Pistacchio sprint 72 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:14 am

When I start the engine and raise the light pods, they stay up. But if I turn the engine off after a little while they begin to drop...

I will have to work fast or someone to fire the engine every 5 minutes... :mrgreen:

What you call bucket is the black rear pod on my pictutre?
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PostPost by: Pistacchio sprint 72 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:36 pm

Ok gizz, i did as you said. I kept my old buckets.
They were a bit rusty in the bottom... But i guess i can live with it
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PostPost by: collins_dan » Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:40 pm

Are they noticeably brighter than the originals? Thanks, Dan
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PostPost by: peterako » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:39 am

Well done!

Chaning to Halogen lights (and 'relaying' them) was one of the best 'upgrades' I've made to my car.

The lights are definitely brighter (I actually find the better than our moder car!).

Adding relays made them much more reliable too :)

(http://www.lotuselan.net/forums/lotus-electrical-f38/lights-t13778.html)

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PostPost by: Pistacchio sprint 72 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:03 am

I did changed the wires for Cliveyboy twin fan as two fans does suck more electricity tan the oem one. For the Halogen I did not touch the wiring...
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