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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: alexw80 on 13 December 2013, 19:59:55

Title: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 13 December 2013, 19:59:55
Looking to replace my headlights in the new year, cash flow permitting that is. They're looking tired now and I get fed up with T-cutting them every so often just so I can get some light out of them. Any idea what's the best option for replacements and where to get them. I've no desire to get genuine ones, not at more than £150 each  ::)

Also need to replace one of the fog lights as the lens has a crack in it, letting in a little water now and again. Would like some clear ones if possible from later models but don't know if they'll fit. Anyone know if it's possible to fit FL fog lights to a pre FL car? How about the best place to get them from, or would it simply be a breakers job?

Thanks
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: Dan282 on 13 December 2013, 20:01:53
Have a look in the for sale section for breaking cars on here.  :y
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: RobG on 13 December 2013, 20:13:09
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if it's possible to fit FL fog lights to a pre FL car
Different
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2013, 22:39:22
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if it's possible to fit FL fog lights to a pre FL car
Different
But could fit facelift crash bar, bumper, headlights and bonnet to prefacelift :y

With the mirrors, side trims/skirts and rear bumper, be a nice easy tidy up
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: Andy B on 13 December 2013, 23:17:19
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if it's possible to fit FL fog lights to a pre FL car
Different
But could fit facelift crash bar, bumper, headlights and bonnet to prefacelift :y

With the mirrors, side trims/skirts and rear bumper, be a nice easy tidy up

Just buy an Astra G instead  ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2013, 23:24:49
And where's the fun in that ::)
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2013, 09:34:01
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if it's possible to fit FL fog lights to a pre FL car
Different
But could fit facelift crash bar, bumper, headlights and bonnet to prefacelift :y

With the mirrors, side trims/skirts and rear bumper, be a nice easy tidy up
I suppose, whilst sat in it, you don't get to see the pig ugly front end you have put on it.  :P
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: robson on 14 December 2013, 10:46:01
There is a company on fleebay called Ace Parts doing cheaper headlights but I dont know how good they are. If you should buy any from them or any other cheaper source let me know. I got a headlight from a breakers for £20.00
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 13 May 2014, 21:33:04
Sorry to drag up an old thread but thought it would be better than starting again.

Now I've got a little money (not much lol) put aside for some parts,I'm looking to buy the headlight units. My question is this, ones I've got are 90487570 & 90487572 (at least that's what comes up on the TC website), could they be replaced directly with the clear 9117186 & 9117187 units? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Depo-Headlamp-Right-O-S-Offside-Driver-Side-Fits-Vauxhall-Omega-09-1997-09-1999-/190893988202?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c722b196a

I don't mind spending £100 for a pair as long as they fit, obviously. Would they be a straight swap, nothing needing to be changed either with the fittings or the dash adjuster?

Thanks for any info anyone can provide.
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: RobG on 13 May 2014, 21:37:48
One/s in link are a straight swap. If purchased get some Osram Nightbreakers to fit in them
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 13 May 2014, 21:46:32
Thanks for replying so quickly Rob.
So they're just a straight swap from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-5-V6-94-01-Hella-Headlamp-Cluster-Drivers-O-S-Side-/400669839378?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d49c89012 no compatibility issues?

I'm assuming the bulbs are a recommendation and not a requirement? I'll get them as they look like they're a lot brighter than the ones I've got on there but it may have to wait a week.
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: omega3000 on 14 May 2014, 08:50:26
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RRP: £169.99
  Each

 ::)

Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 14 May 2014, 12:22:47
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RRP: £169.99
  Each

 ::)

Yea, bit on the pricey side for original ones  ::)
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: BazaJT on 14 May 2014, 21:10:34
Oddly enough I saw that very thing in town the other day.From the rear it was a M/F/L and from the front all pure F/L!!
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: Andy89 on 14 May 2014, 21:38:50
When I'm gonna change headlights I'll definitely go for OEM, as aftermarket has much worse lighting.
Even though its pricey
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 15 May 2014, 14:41:48
Headlights arrived this afternoon, which is a lot faster than expected seeing as I only ordered them yesterday.

I've fitted the first one but noticed that the lights are slightly different, going from 2 x H1 to 1 x H1 + 1 x H7. As the car wasn't originally set up for H7s are there going to be any problems running with them in?
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2014, 13:04:23
Headlights arrived this afternoon, which is a lot faster than expected seeing as I only ordered them yesterday.

I've fitted the first one but noticed that the lights are slightly different, going from 2 x H1 to 1 x H1 + 1 x H7. As the car wasn't originally set up for H7s are there going to be any problems running with them in?
Nope :y
Title: Re: Headlights and Fog lights
Post by: alexw80 on 16 May 2014, 15:48:55
Headlights arrived this afternoon, which is a lot faster than expected seeing as I only ordered them yesterday.

I've fitted the first one but noticed that the lights are slightly different, going from 2 x H1 to 1 x H1 + 1 x H7. As the car wasn't originally set up for H7s are there going to be any problems running with them in?
Nope :y

Cheers  :y

Just picked up a cheap set of H7 from ECP, only set me back £1+ per bulb, will do until I can order the NightBreakers.