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« on: 29 April 2010, 12:38:50 »
i have seen these headlights on ebay de http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300421195950&fromMakeTrack=true i have asked wether they can be used on rh drive cars but if i rember the arm inside a projector only turns the beam pattern flat not dip left or right am i correct ? now i wonder if i could use the projector lense from a spair set i have to give the correct pattern ?
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #1 on: 29 April 2010, 16:00:23 »
Your thoughts on the projector arm is correct, it would not make it a RHD headlight.

I see where you are coming from about bodging a set together to make a RHD light, but wouldn`t it simply be easier to buy two sets of small angel eye rings and glue them inside your existing headlights?

the rings are generally less than a fiver each from China and come in a range of colours and sizes - a damn sight cheaper than starting off with a set of expensive headlights

not sure what size you need, but this is what I am thinking

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400113566942?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d28a084de


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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #2 on: 29 April 2010, 16:15:50 »
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #3 on: 29 April 2010, 16:25:29 »
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #4 on: 29 April 2010, 16:53:24 »
Just has to be blue!  :D :D ;)
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #5 on: 29 April 2010, 17:32:01 »
Bright White would look good, what ever you do don't do what BMW do and put yellowish coloured ones in.
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #6 on: 29 April 2010, 18:45:18 »
To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

To everyone else commenting on gay blue LEDs,  :-X
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #7 on: 29 April 2010, 18:59:04 »
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To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default.  ;)
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #8 on: 29 April 2010, 19:13:17 »
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To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default.  ;)
Yes, but they are supposed to be set low.  OK for occasional use, but not for constant use....
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #9 on: 29 April 2010, 19:18:53 »
Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #10 on: 29 April 2010, 19:22:51 »
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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default

My buggy originally had angel eyes from a US Motorcycle as they looked good at the time and I too thought the flat beam would be ok.

However, the MOT guy always passed it, but was not entirely happy about the "flat beam" and I must admit that driving around the country lanes with the "flat beam" is nowhere near as good as that little "kick up" from a correct RHD set of headlights. Just converted mine to a proper RHD set now, and the difference is amazing. But bear in mind that my buggy does not go anywhere near as fast as an Omega, and I struggled with teh light from the flat beam - I would hate to be driving with that at speed or in anger.

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« Reply #11 on: 29 April 2010, 19:23:45 »
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Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything

never heard of spray paint and masking tape then ?

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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #12 on: 29 April 2010, 19:26:22 »
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Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything
Nought queer as folk  :-?

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Be boring if we all liked the same thing :y
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #13 on: 29 April 2010, 19:29:03 »
Never been very good with things like that it will end up looking crap or not finished if I try that lol
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Re: angel eyes
« Reply #14 on: 29 April 2010, 19:31:31 »
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.... and I must admit that driving around the country lanes with the "flat beam" is nowhere near as good as that little "kick up" from a correct RHD set of headlights. ....

I think I know what you mean. SWMBO's Smart Roadster had a nearside lamp/bulb that wasn't clipped in its holder in the headlight correctly, so shone anywhere but infront of you :-?. Correctly fitted, the difference was most noticable  :y
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