Anyone tried fitting either of these to a Wedge?

[danny hoffman]

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[stainless_steve]

What does the SEAC use?

[wedg1e]

The Mini Clubman one would be a fair bet; it's almost certainly a Lucas and looks similar to the Tasmin original. Problems?

[danny hoffman]

Mine could do with a bit of a tidy up and I know they are Renault ones, but thought it might be worth changing to something that is more readily available.

[wedg1e]

Ah. The Renault ones are smaller than the Lucas, so you won't get the Lucas in the orifice. Oo-er...
Do what I did: buy some GRP and lampholders, and make your own

[danny hoffman]

I saw your home made ones, but unfortunately I have the ribbed bumpers - so they would be a bit of a challenge!

Do you think the Metro one would fit?

Cheers

Danny

[wedg1e]

danny hoffman said:

I saw your home made ones, but unfortunately I have the ribbed bumpers - so they would be a bit of a challenge! Do you think the Metro one would fit? Cheers Danny

Hard to say. Ask the guy for some dimensions?

[gf350]

wedg1e said:

Ah. The Renault ones are smaller than the Lucas, so you won't get the Lucas in the orifice. Oo-er... Do what I did: buy some GRP and lampholders, and make your own

Ian,
I don't suppose you still have an original lens I could buy off you? One of my lenses has a crack in it but the other one is fine as are the backs.
GF.

[wedg1e]

gf350 said:

wedg1e said: Ah. The Renault ones are smaller than the Lucas, so you won't get the Lucas in the orifice. Oo-er... Do what I did: buy some GRP and lampholders, and make your own Ian, I don't suppose you still have an original lens I could buy off you? One of my lenses has a crack in it but the other one is fine as are the backs. GF.

Which side? My o/s one was smashed by a flying object, hence I had to do some fabricating. As far as I recall, I still have a n/s lens.

[gf350]

Ian,
I've just been up to my attic (where the indicators are!!) and it looks like its the drivers side one thats cracked. I'm no good with near side and off side, I have enough trouble with left and right!! so if that is the one name your price, or if you need any bits for yours I can swap you for it let me know what you need, I may have them.
many thanks,
Gareth.

[wedg1e]

gf350 said:

Ian, I've just been up to my attic (where the indicators are!!) and it looks like its the drivers side one thats cracked. I'm no good with near side and off side, I have enough trouble with left and right!! so if that is the one name your price, or if you need any bits for yours I can swap you for it let me know what you need, I may have them. many thanks, Gareth.

Well, the nearside is the side nearest the kerb as you drive...

Alas no, the one I'll have (if I can find it) will be the LEFT lens...

[gf350]

wedg1e said:

Well, the nearside is the side nearest the kerb as you drive... Alas no, the one I'll have (if I can find it) will be the LEFT lens...

Thanks anyway Ian, at least I know what nearside means now!
Gareth.

[TaSmania]

Danny,
Can't tell from piccies but they look a close fit to the Wedge ones - at that price it's worth a gamble!
GB

[chris280]

Sidelight / indicator units on my 1985 280i are from Renault 12 or Reliant Rialto. They are available new directly from Reliant or if you want second hand units or just the lens then try David Kelly breakers just outside Wrexham (www.davidkellycars.co.uk). Believe it or not he has loads of Renault 12's in his yard.

[gf350]

chris280 said:

Sidelight / indicator units on my 1985 280i are from Renault 12 or Reliant Rialto. They are available new directly from Reliant or if you want second hand units or just the lens then try David Kelly breakers just outside Wrexham (www.davidkellycars.co.uk). Believe it or not he has loads of Renault 12's in his yard.

Great tip many thanks.
I have e-mailed David kelly.
I have heard about the reliant lenses before but I don't suppose you know if the lenses are the same fit as the renault ones or do you need the matching backs as well?
Thanks again,
Gareth.

[danny hoffman]

I got the sizes of the Metro one of the seller and they won't fit.

Ian - I'll take you up on the nearside unit if it's on offer. Its the worst of my two

Cheers

Danny

[chris280]

The Reliant supplied units are identical to the Renault 12 units, including the lens. I bought a lens from Reliant last year (before I had found all the Renaults in David Kelly's yard!), and it screws straight on.

[hansdaal]

Hallo Guys,

I have at laest a few sets RH and LH indicator glasses) new on the shelf. Still boxed.
So as a last resort you can always mail me.

Hans.