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Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 16:57

As title, decided I want some, make me car look way nicer methinks... wheres best to buy guys? take it the electric height motors etc plug straight in fine and stuff with these depo ones?

also what bulbs are recommended?

thanks

Joe

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26th Jul 07 at 16:58

que Dave A.

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26th Jul 07 at 16:59

Dave A.com

Warren G

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26th Jul 07 at 16:59

0800-DAVE-A

Ste L

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26th Jul 07 at 17:08

make your own using standard lights

Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 17:16

was considering that but will the cops have me pants down if I get pulled? dont want the hassle if so lol

dave a's the man to ask then? haha

VegasPhil

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26th Jul 07 at 17:21

Cheaper off eBay

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

Ste L

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26th Jul 07 at 17:35

quote:
Originally posted by Stokie Dave
was considering that but will the cops have me pants down if I get pulled? dont want the hassle if so lol

dave a's the man to ask then? haha

why would they... all you do is spray the same bit, thats sprayed on depo's

not the acctuall outside of the headlamp

Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 17:38

Yeah just the non reflective bit?

None on ebay that I can find..

Ste L

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26th Jul 07 at 17:39

yep,

Hamish

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26th Jul 07 at 17:39

search for corsa headlight black

there not advertised under depo

Hamish

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26th Jul 07 at 17:40

i had these with some philips uprated (still legal bulbs) seemed to do the jop nicely

pagan_88

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26th Jul 07 at 17:44

ebay about £53 to your door

Olsrey

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26th Jul 07 at 17:46

I use osam silverstar bulbs, very bright white

Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 17:48

Nice will check ebay, I have 60 odd quid sitting in paypal lol.

Osram yeah I've heard they're good.

I can get trade discount in halfords and bulbs come out fair cheap, anything in there worth buying?

Olsrey

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26th Jul 07 at 17:52

Only bulbs id ever buy again are osram, had philips and most other bulbs and found osram silverstar to be the best for me

Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 17:53

Cheers will look into those

Just looked on ebay at the lights and they have nasty orange filters for the indicators... would have wanted use orange bulbs really... can you take the filters out easily?

Ste L

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26th Jul 07 at 18:03

you cant notice the filters when fitted....

Stokie Dave

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26th Jul 07 at 23:42

They look wicked

Is it a bumper off job to fit them by the way? Got me eye on some anyways auction stylee might save a few quid

Worth going over the seals with silicone sealent too?

Tommy

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27th Jul 07 at 13:21

What bits do u spray on the standard ones

mattk

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27th Jul 07 at 13:49

not a bumper off job, its probably 30 mins max

I have 8000k HID`s there good

flybikeslee

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27th Jul 07 at 14:19

quote:
Originally posted by Tommy
What bits do u spray on the standard ones

the silver bits nearest to the glass

stan_the_man

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27th Jul 07 at 14:20

I used a heat gun and focused it mainly on the glass (not on the black plastic)

Work your way round the top half of the headlamp and then eventually you should be able to use a screwdriver or similar to lever the glass off - being careful not to break glass of course.

Be patient though!

Once the glass is seperate, heat up the grey glue that holds the glass in (yes i know the glass isnt there anymore but trust me...) this will make it softer and aid getting the chrome surround out.

Once it is out you will have to remove the clear plastic flasher lens on it (easily done, just force it out - it will unclip)

Then its time to spray! I dint use any primer or similar. You may if you wish. I used Satin Black paint from a rattle can.

Wait for it to dry (i know its hard but REALLY wait till it properly dry)

Re-assemble the flaher lens (i removed the orange lens cover in the headlamp in the hope of a more cleaner look (il be using orange bulbs))

Re-heat the grey glue again around the 3 fixing points of the chrome surround and re-fit the surround taking care to seta it properly so its secure.

Re-heat the remainder of the grey glue all the way round the headlamp and press the glass back on holding it tighly down so it seals properly.

If all has went to plan, you should now have a DIY tinted lamp and have saved yourself a packet!!

deano87

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27th Jul 07 at 14:39

But, the standard lights don't have something to reflect the light back in, so you won't get as good a beam imho.

In mine, I use Halfords 30% Brilliance bulbs, which give just as good light as standard lights with standard bulbs. The lighting from Depos is worse, so I'd recommend upgrading bulbs.

Here is what a Depo looks inside if you fancy doing it yourself. You can also see the reflector bit I was on about.

And you don't need to drop the front bumper, just wiggle it in at an angle!

[Edited on 27-07-2007 by deano87]

Scotty C

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27th Jul 07 at 14:42

I hear Dave A is selling some

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