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headlamp fitments?
« on: 07 July 2008, 19:43:00 »
Hi all, I know this has probably been asked before, BUT does anyone know if projectors from a 97-99 fit the 94-97 model?  I know this was a mini-facelift but I have a chance to get a pair from a 98 but want to be sure before I waste my cash,  I currently have the old, yellowing and generally terrible ribbed type headlights which must have been designed by Lucas the prince of darkness considering how bad they are >:( so any help would be appreciated, thankyou.  :-/
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Re: headlamp fitments?
« Reply #1 on: 07 July 2008, 19:48:57 »
yes mate will fit no probs even the wiring is the same so plug and play  :y
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« Reply #2 on: 07 July 2008, 20:00:39 »
many thanks for that mate, very much appreciated, hope to be able to see in the dark this winter!  :y
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« Reply #3 on: 07 July 2008, 20:05:41 »
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many thanks for that mate, very much appreciated, hope to be able to see in the dark this winter!  :y

yea they do make a hell of a difference bud and put some phillps +50 bulbs in even better  :y
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Re: headlamp fitments?
« Reply #4 on: 07 July 2008, 20:38:45 »
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Hi all, I know this has probably been asked before, BUT does anyone know if projectors from a 97-99 fit the 94-97 model?  I know this was a mini-facelift but I have a chance to get a pair from a 98 but want to be sure before I waste my cash,  I currently have the old, yellowing and generally terrible ribbed type headlights which must have been designed by Lucas the prince of darkness considering how bad they are >:( so any help would be appreciated, thankyou.  :-/

The newer ones still go dull - i'm in the process of taking mine apart to clean ;)
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Re: headlamp fitments?
« Reply #5 on: 07 July 2008, 21:53:51 »
Yes, they fit straight in, just done this 'mod' myself. About 40mins work, and a direct swap BUT... you need to know that the bulbs are different..
Old type are H1 + H1 for main beam and headlight.
Projectors are H7 + H1 for main beam and headlight.
You just need to remember to specify later model if ordering bulbs, or you will get the old ones.. ie, H1 + H1, instead of H7 + H1.

Hope this helps..:y
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« Reply #6 on: 07 July 2008, 23:54:48 »
presume they are from uk model? And right hand drive, beware ebay(sorry,egay:-* ) and overseas headlights.  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 08 July 2008, 08:36:38 »
Got some genuine Vaux Projectors here...RHD and all working as they should if your unsure and wast the real deal...£110 delivered for the pair :)
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« Reply #8 on: 08 July 2008, 17:23:50 »
 :y thanks for all the advice guys and yes aware about those pairs on the bay, never had a reply to my question from one about wether lhd or rhd, so assumed the worst then.  :-?
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« Reply #9 on: 12 July 2008, 15:35:11 »
 :-? another question for you all, I've managed to obtain a pair of hid units, trouble is can I just plug these in? they have the 'black box' attached and look complete.  
the auction didn't say they were hid's so I kinda bought blind but think I got a bargain for £60 inc p&p.
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« Reply #10 on: 12 July 2008, 17:15:00 »
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:-? another question for you all, I've managed to obtain a pair of hid units, trouble is can I just plug these in? they have the 'black box' attached and look complete.  
the auction didn't say they were hid's so I kinda bought blind but think I got a bargain for £60 inc p&p.

yes only two wires to connect different and you will need to use your level motors  :y
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« Reply #11 on: 12 July 2008, 17:49:10 »
2 wires different? not sure what you mean mate?!?!? :-?  level motors from the old units yes?
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« Reply #12 on: 12 July 2008, 17:55:17 »
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2 wires different? not sure what you mean mate?!?!? :-?  level motors from the old units yes?

well you need to power ballast pack to get dipped beam working so you remove yellow wire fron headlamp main plug and connect to ballast pack and the other wire on ballast pack goes to earth matey ! :y
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« Reply #13 on: 12 July 2008, 18:15:47 »
ok, I'll have a go, prepare for a 'flaming omega' !!  ;D

just checked out the wiring, firstly the hid unit has a socket on the ballast box, trouble is, I don't have the leads...wonder if Vxl put wiring in for it?  Methinks not considering I've got an early model, bugger!
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Re: headlamp fitments?
« Reply #14 on: 12 July 2008, 22:54:44 »
Your questions answered in one simple guide sir  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1215199837
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