Replacing a Chim headlight bulb

[bsdnazz]

I need to replace a headlight bulb and having read the bible have no problem with the process.

However, is there a recommended mastic for resealing the access cover in the wheel arch. The bible advises the use of a sealant but I can't find any mention of a recommended sealant.

TIA!

[V8 Animal]

bsdnazz said:

I need to replace a headlight bulb and having read the bible have no problem with the process.

However, is there a recommended mastic for resealing the access cover in the wheel arch. The bible advises the use of a sealant but I can't find any mention of a recommended sealant.

TIA!

Silicone or sickaflex would be ok

[WOO5IE]

Hi Guy

With respect to changing your headlight bulb have you considered whilst doing this to upgrade to a better and brighter solution.

I have been told that the latest Phillips X-Treme bulbs are good.

They are supposed to give upto 80 % more light, even if it is only 20% it would be an improvement,

The website below can supply a pair of them for £21 inc Vat and postage next day delivery.
I am thinking of changing to these myself. There are threads on the TVR general forum that seem to recommend these

http://www.regalautobulbs.co.uk/acatalog/Xtreme.ht...

As part of this how do you adjust headlight alignment as it looks like the front wheels have to come off to get the rear of headlamp units.

Or can you get at them with the wheels on. Somebody must have done this.


Trevor

[paulathome]

Trevor,
It can be done without removing the wheel, but it's a damn sight more easy with it off.
The adjustment is done with a couple of wing nuts on the back of the headlight which push against springs which in turn push against the back of the lamp.
As for sealing the cover, I don't really see the point as the back of the lamps are exposed to debris
and water from the front of the car through the grill anyway.
Hope this helps.
Paul.

[TVR keith]

WOO5IE said:

Hi Guy

With respect to changing your headlight bulb have you considered whilst doing this to upgrade to a better and brighter solution.

I have been told that the latest Phillips X-Treme bulbs are good.

They are supposed to give upto 80 % more light, even if it is only 20% it would be an improvement,

The website below can supply a pair of them for £21 inc Vat and postage next day delivery.
I am thinking of changing to these myself. There are threads on the TVR general forum that seem to recommend these

http://www.regalautobulbs.co.uk/acatalog/Xtreme.ht...

As part of this how do you adjust headlight alignment as it looks like the front wheels have to come off to get the rear of headlamp units.

Or can you get at them with the wheels on. Somebody must have done this.


Trevor

I have fitted these to the Pug 407 and am very pleased with the results

[bsdnazz]

Having replaced the headlamp bulbs with a pair of Philips X-treme Power bulbs I think the main reason for the mastic is to hold the self c**pping screws in the fibreglass!

[tvrbob]

I take it the previous owner over tightened the screws then.

[bsdnazz]

Yeah. When the 100/80w bulbs were put in.

I wonder if there's a captive nut and bolt option I could use instead. A self c**pper into a fibreglass skin is never going to be very secure.

[Roy the Boy]

Does upgrading to the 100/80 watt bulbs cause any problems, electrically, or do you have to stick to the 60/55 watt.
And if not, would these do?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Super-Bright-H4-Bulbs-TVR-35...

[snorky]

paulathome said:

Trevor,
It can be done without removing the wheel,

not if you've got a facelift car you can do the passenger side but you'd need arms like a spider monkey to do the drivers side...

[bsdnazz]

Roy the Boy said:

Does upgrading to the 100/80 watt bulbs cause any problems, electrically, or do you have to stick to the 60/55 watt.
And if not, would these do?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Super-Bright-H4-Bulbs-TVR-35...

I took out 100/80 watt bulbs (one blown, one fine) and put in Philips X-treme bulbs. The X-treme bulbs are 60/55 watt bulbs but claim to output 80% more light than a normal 60/55 watt bulb would. They have had some good reviews.

I've had my Chim nearly 5 years now and as far as I know it's run with 100/80 watt bulbs for all the time without a problem. This is the first bulb replacement I've had to do and I don't think Fernies has done one during my ownership.

YMMV!

[shpub]

I have seen several charred insides caused by higher wattage bulbs. If they are going to be fitted uprate the cabling. The Phillips Xtreme bulbs are an easier (and safer) option.

[L33]

bsdnazz said:

I took out 100/80 watt bulbs (one blown, one fine) and put in Philips X-treme bulbs. The X-treme bulbs are 60/55 watt bulbs but claim to output 80% more light than a normal 60/55 watt bulb would. They have had some good reviews.

I've had my Chim nearly 5 years now and as far as I know it's run with 100/80 watt bulbs for all the time without a problem. This is the first bulb replacement I've had to do and I don't think Fernies has done one during my ownership.
YMMV!

Bsdnazz,
I have a similar situation at the moment. I didn't think the headlights on the Chim were useless but no where near as good as the Xenons I have on the X5.
I have bought a pair of Philips X-treme bulbs to fit but upon taking the old bulbs out, I notice I already have 80/100W bulbs fitted.
I have just emailed the previous owner to see if he had any problems with melted wiring and I am now awaiting a reply.

My question is, from you having experienced both the 80/100w and the 55/60W X-tream bulbs, which is better in terms of brightness and being able to see where your going?

Cheers,
L33.

[DavidLScott]

I have just had the same thing as I found 100/80's but have put the X-tremes in as I am not sure about the wiring (been all right for 4 years though). Thoughts on TVRCC were that the X-tremes may still be a better light anyway and are legal (unlike the 100/80's).

Hope to try them tonight when I bring the Chim home from my nephews lovely big garage where I have been outrigger waxing.

[L33]

DavidLScott said:

I have just had the same thing as I found 100/80's but have put the X-tremes in as I am not sure about the wiring (been all right for 4 years though). Thoughts on TVRCC were that the X-tremes may still be a better light anyway and are legal (unlike the 100/80's).

Hope to try them tonight when I bring the Chim home from my nephews lovely big garage where I have been outrigger waxing.

Thanks
I'm not too concearned over the legiallity of things as although they are illegal bulbs for road use, there is no chance of blinding other road users!
If other road users were being blinded, then I would get rid of them.

[bsdnazz]

L33 said:

bsdnazz said:

My question is, from you having experienced both the 80/100w and the 55/60W X-tream bulbs, which is better in terms of brightness and being able to see where your going?

Cheers,
L33.

I'm very happy with the 55/60W X-tream bulbs. I *think* they're brighter than the 80/100W bulbs I took out but might be because I just bought some expensive bulbs!

[L33]

Thanks.

[DavidLScott]

Drove it home last night although not under ideal conditions but I am sure the X-tremes are better than the 100/80's and a good white light.

Didn't get chance for a long drive or at speed but certainly don;t regret the change yet.

[L33]

DavidLScott said:

Drove it home last night although not under ideal conditions but I am sure the X-tremes are better than the 100/80's and a good white light.

Didn't get chance for a long drive or at speed but certainly don;t regret the change yet.

Thanks David.
Just realised your the same David thats been posting on the same subject on the TVRCC forum.
I don't have many "blonde moments", but when I get them...

[gordonsalive]

Hi, new to my TVR in August, I am assuming I need H4's and not H7's for my chimps headlamps, Cheers

John