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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #15 on: 12 February 2015, 20:05:42 »
Ok, I'll stay away from the Depo ones and try and find some GM projector units instead :y.
But if I source some second hand ones aren't they just as likely to need regular polishing?
I don't think I could justify, or to be truthful, afford new GM ones at the moment in my current job :(
Hey ho 8)
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #16 on: 12 February 2015, 20:14:19 »
Quote from: joff on 10 February 2015, 18:38:48
I put a Depo HID on the MV6 today. £94 off the bay of flea

and its coming back off tomorrow as its S<>T, rebuild of older unit with the lens off the Depo
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #17 on: 12 February 2015, 20:14:31 »
I daren't think what a pair of GM lights would be,anyone here know?
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« Reply #18 on: 12 February 2015, 20:24:54 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 12 February 2015, 20:14:31
I daren't think what a pair of GM lights would be,anyone here know?
£566 rrp last time I looked... about 5 years ago :o

Well you did ask ::)

I should add, that's without bulbs, motors or ballast packs...
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #19 on: 12 February 2015, 20:30:00 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 20:24:54
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 12 February 2015, 20:14:31
I daren't think what a pair of GM lights would be,anyone here know?
£566 rrp last time I looked... about 5 years ago :o

Well you did ask ::)

I should add, that's without bulbs, motors or ballast packs...
:D :D :D :D Could do your cam gaskets for that price 8 times
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #20 on: 12 February 2015, 20:40:24 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 20:24:54
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 12 February 2015, 20:14:31
I daren't think what a pair of GM lights would be,anyone here know?
£566 rrp last time I looked... about 5 years ago :o

Well you did ask ::)

I should add, that's without bulbs, motors or ballast packs...
Fornicating with a slight directional deviation ;D
I can see the G3 coming out again....
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #21 on: 12 February 2015, 21:08:51 »
Quote from: Simon270172 on 12 February 2015, 20:05:42
Ok, I'll stay away from the Depo ones and try and find some GM projector units instead :y .
But if I source some second hand ones aren't they just as likely to need regular polishing?



Probably, but it's quick cheap and easy, especially if you buff them occasionally rather than let them deteriorate badly. Lesson learnt here!




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« Reply #22 on: 12 February 2015, 23:18:14 »
I wet sanded, buffed and stuck a bit of "2k" lacquer on it.

They stayed bright (like new) for a good few years after that! :y
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #23 on: 13 February 2015, 17:45:30 »
Quote from: joff on 12 February 2015, 20:14:19
Quote from: joff on 10 February 2015, 18:38:48
I put a Depo HID on the MV6 today. £94 off the bay of flea

and its coming back off tomorrow as its S<>T, rebuild of older unit with the lens off the Depo

Must get more sleep before trying to work on car, another plastic adjuster bit the dust today on the headlight I was trying to build for the MV6. So took the Depo back off to find the up and down adjuster was not located correctly. Will have to get it on the headlight tool now to check adjustment.
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #24 on: 13 February 2015, 20:53:56 »
Seen some brand new hella projector units, need to know if lamp motors out of my existing ribbed lens hellas will fit :y
Cheers.
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« Reply #25 on: 14 February 2015, 12:22:30 »
Well I've bought them now as they only had one LH unit and didn't want to miss out, so lets hope my level motors fit. £100 the pair delivered aint too bad I don't think.
Thanks to everyone :y :y
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #26 on: 14 February 2015, 15:08:20 »
Your old lamp motors will fit fine:)
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« Reply #27 on: 14 February 2015, 15:25:15 »
Just ordered some adjusters off the bay, not alloy (could not find them) they are £11 plus postage and are made of a kind of resin with metal ball end, will see what they are like when they turn up and report back.
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #28 on: 15 February 2015, 11:35:24 »
Quote from: MonzaGSE on 14 February 2015, 15:08:20
Your old lamp motors will fit fine:)
Thank you :y
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Re: Another Headlight post
« Reply #29 on: 15 February 2015, 11:40:10 »
Quote from: joff on 14 February 2015, 15:25:15
Just ordered some adjusters off the bay, not alloy (could not find them) they are £11 plus postage and are made of a kind of resin with metal ball end, will see what they are like when they turn up and report back.
What's the problem with the adjusters? Seems like it's a common problem but I've never had any issues with mine, or am I about to with my new units? Is it worth changing them before I fit them to the car?
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