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Title: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 18:52:46
iv been looking on ebay for some cheap hids :P
couldnt help it- i like to spend as little as possible where possible to a point lol!

do the monaro headlights go on the omega - i know they're not cheap but they do look good :P

thanks
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: JezInBrum on 16 November 2008, 19:08:16
Just had a look at some pics of one & i would say no. Completely different shape into the wing and at the grille side is rounded
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: tunnie on 16 November 2008, 19:36:59
nope, no way
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2008, 20:31:42
no
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 21:24:28
doh!
was hoping there was a chance they'd go on :(
might have a look at some commadore ones then and compare :P
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: Albatross on 16 November 2008, 21:27:09
If you don't like the look of an Omega why don't you drive a Monaro or a VXR8?
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 21:32:47
cost more money nathan :P
wouldnt mind a commadore vt or vs (about the '97/98) one which looks almost identical to the omega
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 21:33:49
you mean to tell me these wont fit even though they look very similar?

http://store.auto1059.com/images/P6070038.jpg
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: Albatross on 16 November 2008, 21:34:47
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you mean to tell me these wont fit even though they look very similar?

http://store.auto1059.com/images/P6070038.jpg

That's hideous IMHO
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 21:44:45
haha! i know i think that could be classed as a spec below gls :P
i think these catera blackout headlights are quite yummy ;)
might splash out on some!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CADILLAC-CATERA-BLACK-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-SET-96-99-NEW_W0QQitemZ160297861904QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160297861904&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: markey mark on 16 November 2008, 22:12:25
thats what i have in mine now alex but i have converted them to xenons !! took ages to do but well worth the effort they look ace !! 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 22:13:59
damn markey!
i'm jealous :P
might get some at the end of this month...
what about using them with a hid conversion kit?
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: markey mark on 16 November 2008, 22:19:29
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damn markey!
i'm jealous :P
might get some at the end of this month...
what about using them with a hid conversion kit?
nope they are left hand drive set up you have to change the "eyeball" in the lamp ! :(
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 22:21:00
hmmm
is it hard to swap the dome/eyeball for the rhd one?
thanks
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: markey mark on 16 November 2008, 22:23:04
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hmmm
is it hard to swap the dome/eyeball for the rhd one?
thanks
yep took me three hours !! and shredded hands  :D
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 22:25:19
haha!
if i get the canadian versions then arnt they rhd? *shrugs*
also arnt there different test tolerances for american eu and uk lights for the mot?

hardest bit is seperating lense from rear of unit isnt it?

p.s what you wanna do about that passenger fog? post or get the toy running and drop it off :P
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: markey mark on 16 November 2008, 22:27:44
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haha!
if i get the canadian versions then arnt they rhd? *shrugs*
also arnt there different test tolerances for american eu and uk lights for the mot?

hardest bit is seperating lense from rear of unit isnt it?

p.s what you wanna do about that passenger fog? post or get the toy running and drop it off :P

dont know the canada bit mate !! no rush for fog next time your over this way will do !  :y
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 22:29:16
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haha!
if i get the canadian versions then arnt they rhd? *shrugs*
also arnt there different test tolerances for american eu and uk lights for the mot?

hardest bit is seperating lense from rear of unit isnt it?

p.s what you wanna do about that passenger fog? post or get the toy running and drop it off :P

dont know the canada bit mate !! no rush for fog next time your over this way will do !  :y

ok then matey, i'll let you know how mi high speed barge goes on- think it's just a vac leak on the plenium then should be good to go (unless i get stuck in with my cam swap :P )
Title: Re: monaro headlights...
Post by: ngrainqey on 16 November 2008, 22:37:58
surely if the headlights from canada or wherever match the beam patterns on this link then they should be fine right?

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_160.htm

if they dont then i could just use those stickers for a bit couldnt i? (even though they look horrible lol)