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[prr]

can you change the adjusters in the omega headlights on a 97 model or do i need to replace the whole unit and if so can you fit xenon units to this age omega thanxs

[HerefordElite]

why, have they snapped by any chance?

i've recently retro-fitted some second hand later type (>98) projector lights but the adjusters were snapped so i took the stronger old (white) adjuster from my original lights and made 2 good lights from 4 crap ones (very fiddly though)

I wasn't able to find new adjusters to buy anywhere and to be honest with you i'd not bother taking them apart because second hand lights still have pretty clouded lenses - best bet is to get some new £50 pattern ones from ebay

original spec omega xenons can't be fitted as they need the self-leveling sensors and high pressure headligh washers :-/

but you could fit an aftermarket xenon bulb kit - but not really legal

hope this helps

[prr]

whats the differance between the xenon and projector there are some new projector ones on e-bay can i fit these thanxs

[HerefordElite]

whats the differance between the xenon and projector there are some new projector ones on e-bay can i fit these thanxs

old type headlights use reflector type:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Headlight_reflector_optics_schematic.png

whereas newer headlights are 'Projector (polyellipsoidal) lamps':

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Headlight_projector_schematic.png


'xenon' lights are still a projector style lamp but use a 'High Intensity Discharge' bulb for a brighter whiter (4300k) light.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_discharge

easiest upgrade is some new projectors, HID would be better but like i said you have issues of self leveling and washers.

Make sure that the lights are for the correct age of your Omega, the facelifted omega (>2001) lights are a different shape and won't fit