Headlamp bulb replacement

Headlamp bulb replacement

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keithskip

Original Poster:

138 posts

283 months

Monday 8th July 2002
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changed a bulb Sunday - gosh what fun. Only took 1 1/2 hours. First time I've used the crummy little jack, cover seemingly glued on with roofing mastic. I got a Halfords 30% brighter bulb however which does mean I have half a chance of seeing what I'm going to hit before I hit it!

pedestrian

1,244 posts

267 months

Monday 8th July 2002
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changed a bulb Sunday - gosh what fun. Only took 1 1/2 hours. First time I've used the crummy little jack, cover seemingly glued on with roofing mastic. I got a Halfords 30% brighter bulb however which does mean I have half a chance of seeing what I'm going to hit before I hit it!


..err don't know if this typing will stand up in court but 'i know someone who' has just fitted 100/140W, meant 2 miles of extra wire and a couple of extra relays - for those who remember the thread 'Daylight', I got it..



..sorry, my mate's got it.

Yup 'bout an hour a side - tip of the hat to Mr Heaths book..

CleG

567 posts

265 months

Tuesday 9th July 2002
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Hmm does this mean I wont need the caving Petzel lamp on my head from now on .. if I get one of these

lrussell5

567 posts

264 months

Tuesday 9th July 2002
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cheap tip...www.bestcarbulbs.com for Philips Vision Plus - 50% more light and cheaper than Halfords