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[bigtow]

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 ?

[Dave DND]

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


 :-?

[Kevin Wood]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400...

 :-?

 

Kevin

[Dave DND]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400...

 :-?

 

Kevin

OK, pick yer colour then

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Headlight-LED-Halo-Ring-90mm-/270570683933?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3eff44fe1d

 

[Shallow Al]

Just has to be blue! 

[Del Boy]

Bright White would look good, what ever you do don't do what BMW do and put yellowish coloured ones in.

[TheBoy]

To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

To everyone else commenting on gay blue LEDs, 

[Andy B]

To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

......

but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default. 

[TheBoy]

To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

......

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....

[bigtow]

Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything

[Dave DND]

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.

 

[Dave DND]

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 ?

 

[TheBoy]

Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything

Nought queer as folk  :-?



Be boring if we all liked the same thing

[bigtow]

Never been very good with things like that it will end up looking crap or not finished if I try that lol

[Andy B]

.... 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 

[pedroMV6]

Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

[TheBoy]

FL started with MY2000

Think they will fit, but look poor as the shape is different to match the different bonnet lines.

[Andy B]

Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G       

[pedroMV6]

Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G       

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean!

[Andy B]

....Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean!

Never tried, but I'd not be surprised if they did. GM altered the lens of the Astra F when they fitted the 'V' grille but used the same headlight body   

[Andy B]

...
Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one! .....

there's definitely a 'family look' between the two cars 

[TheBoy]

Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G       

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean!

Am I missing something?  Why not just fit the correct lights?

[Andy B]

Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G       

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean!

Am I missing something?  Why not just fit the correct lights?

Pete is a Yarkshire man ... I suspect there's a cost saving somewhere     

[pedroMV6]

Not at all, but I want some black lights, and crap with spray cans.
I can't find any to fit a facelift, but shedloads for a PFL, hence my question.

Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses.

[Andy B]

....Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses.

        
nice to know the War of the Roses is still alive & kicking!     

[pedroMV6]

....Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses.

        
nice to know the War of the Roses is still alive & kicking!     

If thas a Yorkshireman, t'Lancastrian's the enemy.
If thas a Lancastrian, t'Yorkshireman's the enemy.
If thas neither a Yorkshireman nor a Lancastrian, keep tha nose aht -  it's nowt to do wi' thee!
 

[pedroMV6]

Anyone got an old PFL headlight so I can try it?

[pedroMV6]

Nobody?