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Title: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 17:59:03
hi all ive got a 1994 omega 2.5 v6 cdx
ive noticed that comparing the headlights to my now dead 52 plate renault espace that the headlights on the omega are not that bright.
any way of making it alot brighter please let me know
thanks
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 18:03:01
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hi all ive got a 1994 omega 2.5 v6 cdx
ive noticed that comparing the headlights to my now dead 52 plate renault espace that the headlights on the omega are not that bright.
any way of making it alot brighter please let me know
thanks

The lenses can turn yellow, a bit of t-cut can help or you could fit a pair of projectors
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:08:42
its had new headlights put in from the previous owner
what are the projectors how do i go about getting these and putting them in
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 18:12:53
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its had new headlights put in from the previous owner
what are the projectors how do i go about getting these and putting them in

They are a straight swop, if the previous owner has not already fitted them as you say they have been changed already, have a look in the parts for sale/wanted or on ebay
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:18:24
looking at the headlights its the lenses that have been changed
(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/nickandann123/car/Omega08.jpg)
dont know if you can see from the photo
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 18:25:08
Are the lenses clear or patterned? its hard to tell from that pic
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:26:36
they are patterned headlight lenses
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 18:46:09
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they are patterned headlight lenses

Try a pair of projectors then, you will see a difference ;)
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:48:05
nice one
i will have a look round for a pair
do you have a pic by any chance
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2008, 18:50:05
Yup, projectors, matched with plus50 type bulbs (eg osram nightbreakers) are not bad at all.

Other option is HIDs, but there are legality issues with retrofitting those that your 94 CDX cannot meet.
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:54:26
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/97-99-Omega-passenger-headlight_W0QQitemZ220277249438QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220277249438&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

just saw those on ebay
a bit pricey for me at the mo
but are these the type i need to be looking for
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 18:56:06
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nice one
i will have a look round for a pair
do you have a pic by any chance



These are the one i fitted to my old estate



(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/DSCF0467.jpg)

Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 18:58:09
they look the part
where did you get those from
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2008, 18:58:10
Make sure they are for UK market, lots floating about for euro market.

Each light has a sticker that says what side its for, and what side steering wheel is, so for example LH-LH mean left hand headlight off LHD car...
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 19:08:33
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they look the part
where did you get those from


They were off a car i broke, should be a few guys on here with some
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2008, 19:15:53
Which reminds me, I have some in the garage that I must clean up and stick on egay...
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: nick v6 on 11 September 2008, 19:17:50
are they projectors
would they fit mine
how much would you be asking for them
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: Timbuk on 11 September 2008, 19:18:01
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Which reminds me, I have some in the garage that I must clean up and stick on egay...

I know someone on here that might be looking for a pair ::)
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: prr on 11 September 2008, 22:57:42
i got my projectors last week from www.agautos.co.uk as mine failed on mot on broken adjusters and they looked yellow delivered to my door a pair for just under £100 it makes the car look a whole lot better and easy to fit i just modified the wiring to fit my bulbs on the main beam 1 hour later done :y
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: MutantCav on 11 September 2008, 23:03:08
Got some on a car I will be breaking that I will be getting back soon...genuine Vaux ones unlike the ebay ad...but still gonna be about £100 plus p&p
Title: Re: brighter head lights
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2008, 23:08:18
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Which reminds me, I have some in the garage that I must clean up and stick on egay...

I know someone on here that might be looking for a pair ::)
Whos that then?