Broken driving lamps.
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Broken driving lamps.
I found a kin great stone inside one of my driving lamps yesterday
The other lamp has a crack in it, so I guess that I need a new set. I know back in August it was mentioned Lucas had them on backorder for 3 months. Does anyone know if the order arrived. I suppose I should dig out the lucas number on the net and give them a ring.
Also, my near side headlamp reflector is rusting away. Is this the part that is referred to as headlamp shell in the parts list. I may as well get the whole lot fixed in one go.
My only other alternative was to remove the lamps all together and turn them into brake ducting holes. I think Joospeed has done some thing like this.
Comments appreciated.
Z
I found a kin great stone inside one of my driving lamps yesterday
The other lamp has a crack in it, so I guess that I need a new set. I know back in August it was mentioned Lucas had them on backorder for 3 months. Does anyone know if the order arrived. I suppose I should dig out the lucas number on the net and give them a ring.
Also, my near side headlamp reflector is rusting away. Is this the part that is referred to as headlamp shell in the parts list. I may as well get the whole lot fixed in one go.
My only other alternative was to remove the lamps all together and turn them into brake ducting holes. I think Joospeed has done some thing like this.
Comments appreciated.
Z
The headlamp shell is the niche the headlamp fits into.
If you're after a pair of headlamps at a reasonable price the Wipac QuadOptic set is good value (about £35 a pair IIRC). You can uprate the bulbs in these too as they are glass units and won't start to melt.
Ring Sportz Blue are excellent bulbs, 80/110w and give a really cold white light just like HID headlights. You'll need two new relays to drive them as the S wiring is a bit wimpy and you won't notice the difference so much, also you may start to cook your loom!
For standard high output bulbs, I'd recommend Philips Vision Plus 50% extra brightness bulbs. Same wattage as standard bulbs but much brighter so no wiring mods required.
Try:- www.powerbulbs.co.uk for bulbs, and.... www.s-v-c.co.uk for the headlights.
Podie bought his crystal clear headlights from a mini parts supplier but I can't remember where. Podie can you post details pls?
Cheers.
K
>> Edited by kentishs2 on Monday 11th October 14:48
If you're after a pair of headlamps at a reasonable price the Wipac QuadOptic set is good value (about £35 a pair IIRC). You can uprate the bulbs in these too as they are glass units and won't start to melt.
Ring Sportz Blue are excellent bulbs, 80/110w and give a really cold white light just like HID headlights. You'll need two new relays to drive them as the S wiring is a bit wimpy and you won't notice the difference so much, also you may start to cook your loom!
For standard high output bulbs, I'd recommend Philips Vision Plus 50% extra brightness bulbs. Same wattage as standard bulbs but much brighter so no wiring mods required.
Try:- www.powerbulbs.co.uk for bulbs, and.... www.s-v-c.co.uk for the headlights.
Podie bought his crystal clear headlights from a mini parts supplier but I can't remember where. Podie can you post details pls?
Cheers.
K
>> Edited by kentishs2 on Monday 11th October 14:48
Kentish - got them from here... www.boltonbits.com
They've changed their website, so you'll have to go hunting for them...!
They've changed their website, so you'll have to go hunting for them...!
WildfireS3 said:
Both mine are rusting quite badly, but still work. The ring spot lamps fit perfectly and are around £20 a pair. They fit in upside down IIRC.
Maybe I am being dim, but I can't seem to find any suppliers of ring spot lamps. Is ring the supplier, or just the type
£20 sounds very good.
Z
Podie said:
If your headlamps need replacing, get the mini crystal halogen jobbies… I had those fitted with Philips Blue Vision bulbs and it made a HUGE difference… see my profile for details...
That sounds great Podie, from your profile it appears the lights are a straight swop. Were they at all difficult to fit.
Many thanks,
Z
Podie said:
Kentish - got them from here... www.boltonbits.com
They've changed their website, so you'll have to go hunting for them...!
Cheers Podie, that's the type, £39.99 a pair.
Not bad really, about the same pice as a decent quality ordinary pair IIRC.
z_chromozone said:
Both mine are rusting quite badly, but still work. The ring spot lamps fit perfectly and are around £20 a pair. They fit in upside down IIRC.
Maybe I am being dim, but I can't seem to find any suppliers of ring spot lamps. Is ring the supplier, or just the type
£20 sounds very good.
Z
Z
Ring are/were a manufacturer, haven't seen them around for a while though, but stand to be corrected.
Paul
oldred said:
WildfireS3 said:
Both mine are rusting quite badly, but still work. The ring spot lamps fit perfectly and are around £20 a pair. They fit in upside down IIRC.
Maybe I am being dim, but I can't seem to find any suppliers of ring spot lamps. Is ring the supplier, or just the type
£20 sounds very good.
Z
Z
Ring are/were a manufacturer, haven't seen them around for a while though, but stand to be corrected.
Paul
Yep they're still going, as mentioned above
the Ring Sporz Blue bulbs are excellent. 
z_chromozone said:
Both mine are rusting quite badly, but still work. The ring spot lamps fit perfectly and are around £20 a pair. They fit in upside down IIRC.
Maybe I am being dim, but I can't seem to find any suppliers of ring spot lamps. Is ring the supplier, or just the type
£20 sounds very good.
Z
Ring are the manufactuers. They are readily available from the majority of places, A1 Motorsport, place where you can buy stick on bits, try Halfrauds.
How easy is it to replace these? I take it I'll have to remove my innerwing guards?
Also how difficult is it to replace the relays?
Crystal Halogens are naybe not as good as the Wipac Quadoptic, I have used the Wipac ones on my mini, they seem very good and I've never had a problem. The crystal Halogens just update the look of the car a bit more, what with having clear lenses.
Std. Glass
Crystal Halogens + a good example of rusty driving lights and broken indicators.
Now I feel really thick. I knew I should have never asked about headlamps and driving lamps in the same thread 
I have found the ultra delux mega headlamps on the website Podie posted.
As far as I understand it the Ring spot lamps can be found on the same site.
ff to have a quick look:
Z
I have found the ultra delux mega headlamps on the website Podie posted.
As far as I understand it the Ring spot lamps can be found on the same site.
ff to have a quick look: Z
Hi Chris,
The new relays should only be required if you uprate to higher wattage bulbs. These are in addition and are wired for supply to a good live feed or even direct to the battery (fused of course). This will give you the best possible voltage at each bulb.
Your existing wiring and relay will just be used for switching the new relays.
The new relays should only be required if you uprate to higher wattage bulbs. These are in addition and are wired for supply to a good live feed or even direct to the battery (fused of course). This will give you the best possible voltage at each bulb.
Your existing wiring and relay will just be used for switching the new relays.
www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=78
Ah harrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!
I present a set of Ring driving lamps at £20.99 form motormania.
I hope these are the ones.
Z
Ah harrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!
I present a set of Ring driving lamps at £20.99 form motormania.
I hope these are the ones.
Z
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