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[Elite Pete]

If you buy second hand make sure the adjusters are intact as it's a common fault for them to break which could result in an MOT fail

[jerry]

If you buy second hand make sure the adjusters are intact as it's a common fault for them to break which could result in an MOT fail

cheers Pete, Ive only just got off the phone to Steve from omega-spare-parts and he was saying the same and that if they get in any minifacelift ones they now do collection only as too many with the delicate adjusters end up broken if sent by post/courier no matter how well they pack them. Knowing how the staff at most carrier companies view the words "fragile" I guess that isnt surprising. He'll keep a look out for me but he did say (as Albitz said) that the next generation facelift ones were more easily found, sturdier to post and would actually fit albeit with a bit of trimming needed on the "eyebrow". So maybe thats the route I'll have to go down so if anyone can help out? Oh, and if you could show us the adjustments I need to make to fit the facelift variant Albitz Id be very grateful. Thanks guys

[jerry]

just seen the ad on here for the aluminium adjusters  so maybe I wont write off the idea of having the correct minifacelift units posted afterall!

[twiglet]

Jerry, there's a scrapyard near me (just south of Norwich) that has a couple of Omega's in.  Might be worth giving them a try, and I'll happily help you fit them if needed.

Also, it isn't a difficult job to polish plastic headlights back up to good condition.  This will certainly be your cheepest option. 

[jerry]

Jerry, there's a scrapyard near me (just south of Norwich) that has a couple of Omega's in.  Might be worth giving them a try, and I'll happily help you fit them if needed.

Also, it isn't a difficult job to polish plastic headlights back up to good condition.  This will certainly be your cheepest option. 

cheers Twiglet! Ive found some on line from AGAutos for £45 each but am unsure about posting issue still. And, of course, money is an issue so if I can save any anywhere I need to! Could you let us know which scrappy it is so I can give them a call? Im also unsure about the polishing bit. Ive heard this before with plastic lenses when I had the old prelude but am unsure of best things to use so any advice there mate would be welcome too. The lenses have lost their "sheen" if you know what I mean, rather than them being really scratched up as such, but this opaqueness certainly effects their performance.

[albitz]

£45 each is outrageous imo. Didnt Twiglet say he had a pair he would sell you ,or did I read it wrong ? 

[albitz]

I did read it wrong.
The HID,s (xenons) might be your best option imo,but only if you have headlight washers. Otherwise,I have a pair of projector headlights (non xenon) here which may be of interest.

[twiglet]

Jerry, there's a scrapyard near me (just south of Norwich) that has a couple of Omega's in.  Might be worth giving them a try, and I'll happily help you fit them if needed.

Also, it isn't a difficult job to polish plastic headlights back up to good condition.  This will certainly be your cheepest option. 

cheers Twiglet! Ive found some on line from AGAutos for £45 each but am unsure about posting issue still. And, of course, money is an issue so if I can save any anywhere I need to! Could you let us know which scrappy it is so I can give them a call? Im also unsure about the polishing bit. Ive heard this before with plastic lenses when I had the old prelude but am unsure of best things to use so any advice there mate would be welcome too. The lenses have lost their "sheen" if you know what I mean, rather than them being really scratched up as such, but this opaqueness certainly effects their performance.

Good guide on this forum for refurb'ing your existing lenses...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0

The scrappy is here...

http://dysalvage.com/

Hope that helps mate. 

[jerry]

Hi Albitz,
If they'll fit Im interested! TBH this polishing option that Twiglet suggested might be worth looking at first though -well, the youtube example looked like something even I could manage at any rate . Seriously though, Ive got a lot of sorting out to do with both cars and if the polishing route looks like a no-go then I'm definately interested if youve got any units that'll fit and get me past the MOT Like I said, any cost savings I can get I need and the £45 each I found was for "new" supposedly as opposed to the £30+ ones I looked at on ebay earlier which were second hand (but which stated not suitable for my car reg). As a laugh I checked the price for new with a VX dealership but I think they mustve been quoting me for the diamond encrusted ones with genuine gold trim....

[jerry]

Jerry, there's a scrapyard near me (just south of Norwich) that has a couple of Omega's in.  Might be worth giving them a try, and I'll happily help you fit them if needed.

Also, it isn't a difficult job to polish plastic headlights back up to good condition.  This will certainly be your cheepest option. 

cheers Twiglet! Ive found some on line from AGAutos for £45 each but am unsure about posting issue still. And, of course, money is an issue so if I can save any anywhere I need to! Could you let us know which scrappy it is so I can give them a call? Im also unsure about the polishing bit. Ive heard this before with plastic lenses when I had the old prelude but am unsure of best things to use so any advice there mate would be welcome too. The lenses have lost their "sheen" if you know what I mean, rather than them being really scratched up as such, but this opaqueness certainly effects their performance.

Good guide on this forum for refurb'ing your existing lenses...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0

The scrappy is here...

http://dysalvage.com/

Hope that helps mate. 

Many thanks for this Twiglet

[albitz]

Have a go at polishing them up Jerry.If it isnt succesful give me a shout and if you want the ones I have we can sort out meeting up at a halfway point.Might even be able to modify your headlight trims and fit them on the spot,if time and weather is kind.

[twiglet]

Have a go at polishing them up Jerry.If it isnt succesful give me a shout and if you want the ones I have we can sort out meeting up at a halfway point.Might even be able to modify your headlight trims and fit them on the spot,if time and weather is kind.

Bollix to that! Get your arse up to Norwich, and help me with the bloody garage! 

[albitz]

Rates of pay good ?  .............radio doesnt work in Naarich.Its a scary place tbh.

[twiglet]

Rates of pay good ?  .............radio doesnt work in Naarich.Its a scary place tbh.

Very!  Especially if you're happy to be paid with cups of tea, bacon sardies, and Omega parts! 

[albitz]

Ineed Omega parts like an eskimo needs ice. ............come the better weather,I might just take a trip up to help take the piss.