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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #15 on: 04 June 2018, 11:45:55 »

Do these look good to anyone?  :-\

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2x-Headlamp-Headlight-H7-h1-Left-Right-OPEL-VAUXHALL-Omega-B/1979100531?iid=371973624045&_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50545%26meid%3Dc9f42ef27bcf4cd2be148cbea3a85334%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D232668222146%26itm%3D371973624045&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

those look like the ones with rounded corners (the lens at he bottom closest to the grill) so not for facelift ??  :-\

 reason I looked (and you can't see the corners due to the way they hide them in the photo) is because i ordered a pair off Nigel @ omega52 , fitted , all working  :)
then Mrs builder (who knows sod all about cars ) pointed out that one had a rounded corner, not matching the original  :'(
so i've just refurbished the original with 800,1200,1500,2000 wet n dry and t-cut
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #16 on: 04 June 2018, 11:50:47 »

PM sent.  :y
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #17 on: 04 June 2018, 13:46:43 »

PM sent.  :y

Received. Thanks!  :y
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #18 on: 04 June 2018, 13:49:25 »

Do these look good to anyone?  :-\

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2x-Headlamp-Headlight-H7-h1-Left-Right-OPEL-VAUXHALL-Omega-B/1979100531?iid=371973624045&_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50545%26meid%3Dc9f42ef27bcf4cd2be148cbea3a85334%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D232668222146%26itm%3D371973624045&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

those look like the ones with rounded corners (the lens at he bottom closest to the grill) so not for facelift ??  :-\

 reason I looked (and you can't see the corners due to the way they hide them in the photo) is because i ordered a pair off Nigel @ omega52 , fitted , all working  :)
then Mrs builder (who knows sod all about cars ) pointed out that one had a rounded corner, not matching the original  :'(
so i've just refurbished the original with 800,1200,1500,2000 wet n dry and t-cut

Ah. I didn't spot the rounded corners. Mrs builder has a keen eye!  ;) ;D

As you can see form the other posts, I have now sourced some adjusters, so will try to repair the existing lights.

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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #19 on: 04 June 2018, 15:26:44 »

Choosing replacement lights isn't rocket science. Simply choose 2001 for facelift and 93-97/97-99 for pre/mid as appropriate. Facelift only come in two flavours, xenon and not, and at a glance look similar, so shop carefully.

The ones in that link are actually facelift, the bulk of the 'extra' corner is cosmetic rather than functional.
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #20 on: 04 June 2018, 17:14:16 »

Hmmm, I wonder if ABS will survive the heat?

Doesn't look too hard to model, then print...  :-\
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #21 on: 04 June 2018, 17:15:51 »

In fact, a quick look on Thingiverse shows...

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2764218

Granted it says beemer, but they probably use Hella/Whoever....
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #22 on: 04 June 2018, 17:17:07 »

I have PLA loaded currently, but might fire one out when I get out of the bath, and look at it.  I have some ali ones to compare to.
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #23 on: 04 June 2018, 17:24:01 »

I've a Fusion 360 model of the aluminium ones if that would help.
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #24 on: 04 June 2018, 17:32:07 »

I've a Fusion 360 model of the aluminium ones if that would help.
Is it your own work?

Was just thinking of, once proved, printing a few for OOF Shop to help swell the coffers a bit.  Don't want to get into copyright/legal issues, as I've managed to avoid online lawers for 3 or 4 years now ;D
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #25 on: 04 June 2018, 17:40:01 »

I've a Fusion 360 model of the aluminium ones if that would help.
Is it your own work?

Was just thinking of, once proved, printing a few for OOF Shop to help swell the coffers a bit.  Don't want to get into copyright/legal issues, as I've managed to avoid online lawers for 3 or 4 years now ;D


I copied the critical dimensions from an aluminium one, and tidied various parts to make them easier to draw:





I still think that the supplier of the resin ones had the right idea for making more than a couple of parts. Especially if you intend to make a profit.
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #26 on: 04 June 2018, 18:09:03 »

Serek had some printed ones. Might be worth speaking to him about it ?................if you can get in touch with him.  :D
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #27 on: 04 June 2018, 18:14:27 »

I think for printed parts, you might have to add an insert for an M3/M4 nut, as I reckon the thread will strip too easily...


...if Serek already has a product that he's selling, I will leave to him, as he has a business to run.
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #28 on: 04 June 2018, 18:15:41 »

That said, Nick W, if you can send me yours either in original F360 or exported as an STL, I might print one just to see how it comes out
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Re: Headlight adjusters
« Reply #29 on: 04 June 2018, 18:37:52 »

That said, Nick W, if you can send me yours either in original F360 or exported as an STL, I might print one just to see how it comes out


The original will be of more use, but I don't see any way of attaching it to a PM.


I do have an original adjuster that's cracked, but in one piece if that's any use to you.


I'd be more concerned about how durable the ball end comes out.


They're M5 threads :)


The whole problem would have been moot if only they'd made the original ones solid
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