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Title: angel eyes
Post by: bigtow on 29 April 2010, 12:38:50
i have seen these headlights on ebay de http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300421195950&fromMakeTrack=true i have asked wether they can be used on rh drive cars but if i rember the arm inside a projector only turns the beam pattern flat not dip left or right am i correct ? now i wonder if i could use the projector lense from a spair set i have to give the correct pattern ?
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Dave DND on 29 April 2010, 16:00:23
Your thoughts on the projector arm is correct, it would not make it a RHD headlight.

I see where you are coming from about bodging a set together to make a RHD light, but wouldn`t it simply be easier to buy two sets of small angel eye rings and glue them inside your existing headlights?

the rings are generally less than a fiver each from China and come in a range of colours and sizes - a damn sight cheaper than starting off with a set of expensive headlights

not sure what size you need, but this is what I am thinking

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400113566942?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d28a084de


 :-?
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2010, 16:15:50
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400...

 :-?

 ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Dave DND on 29 April 2010, 16:25:29
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60mm-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Ring-Headlight-Blue-w-15-LED-/400...

 :-?

 ;)

Kevin

OK, pick yer colour then

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Car-Angel-Eye-Light-Headlight-LED-Halo-Ring-90mm-/270570683933?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3eff44fe1d

 :P
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Shallow Al on 29 April 2010, 16:53:24
Just has to be blue!  :D :D ;)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Del Boy on 29 April 2010, 17:32:01
Bright White would look good, what ever you do don't do what BMW do and put yellowish coloured ones in.
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2010, 18:45:18
To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

To everyone else commenting on gay blue LEDs,  :-X
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 29 April 2010, 18:59:04
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To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default.  ;)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2010, 19:13:17
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To OP, no cannot change from LHD to RHD.

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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default.  ;)
Yes, but they are supposed to be set low.  OK for occasional use, but not for constant use....
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: bigtow on 29 April 2010, 19:18:53
Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Dave DND on 29 April 2010, 19:22:51
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but you'be OK with permanent flat beam  ..... asymetrical? Some cars are like it by default

My buggy originally had angel eyes from a US Motorcycle as they looked good at the time and I too thought the flat beam would be ok.

However, the MOT guy always passed it, but was not entirely happy about the "flat beam" and I must admit that driving around the country lanes with the "flat beam" is nowhere near as good as that little "kick up" from a correct RHD set of headlights. Just converted mine to a proper RHD set now, and the difference is amazing. But bear in mind that my buggy does not go anywhere near as fast as an Omega, and I struggled with teh light from the flat beam - I would hate to be driving with that at speed or in anger.

 :(
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Dave DND on 29 April 2010, 19:23:45
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Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything

never heard of spray paint and masking tape then ?

 ::)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2010, 19:26:22
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Its not the angel eyes I was after it was the black surround more than anything
Nought queer as folk  :-?

;D

Be boring if we all liked the same thing :y
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: bigtow on 29 April 2010, 19:29:03
Never been very good with things like that it will end up looking crap or not finished if I try that lol
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 29 April 2010, 19:31:31
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.... and I must admit that driving around the country lanes with the "flat beam" is nowhere near as good as that little "kick up" from a correct RHD set of headlights. ....

I think I know what you mean. SWMBO's Smart Roadster had a nearside lamp/bulb that wasn't clipped in its holder in the headlight correctly, so shone anywhere but infront of you :-?. Correctly fitted, the difference was most noticable  :y
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 May 2010, 09:19:44
Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2010, 11:06:04
FL started with MY2000 ;)

Think they will fit, but look poor as the shape is different to match the different bonnet lines.
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 01 May 2010, 11:06:33
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Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G  ::)  ::)  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 May 2010, 11:20:04
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Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G  ::)  ::)  ::)  ;)

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean! :D
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 01 May 2010, 11:23:02
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....Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean! :D

Never tried, but I'd not be surprised if they did. GM altered the lens of the Astra F when they fitted the 'V' grille but used the same headlight body    :y
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 01 May 2010, 11:24:36
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Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one! .....

there's definitely a 'family look' between the two cars  :y
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2010, 11:26:23
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Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G  ::)  ::)  ::)  ;)

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean! :D
Am I missing something?  Why not just fit the correct lights?
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 01 May 2010, 11:28:56
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Just a quick question on the subject of headlights - I take it 94-99 PFL lights won't fit the 99-00 FL cars.
If not, can they be made to fit, or the panel work altered to suit the lights?

I believe both cars have the same wings so a change of grille, bonnet & bumper would probably do it ie face lift front ...... but then it's look like an Astra G  ::)  ::)  ::)  ;)

Had an Rasta G as you know, Andy - my FL looks nowt like one!

OK, so physically, the earlier lights would screw into a facelift without issue, but the contour of the lens is different to suit the bonnet, that right?
Can one fit FL lenses to PFL headlight bodies?
If you know what I mean! :D
Am I missing something?  Why not just fit the correct lights?

Pete is a Yarkshire man ... I suspect there's a cost saving somewhere  ::)  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 May 2010, 12:22:22
Not at all, but I want some black lights, and crap with spray cans.
I can't find any to fit a facelift, but shedloads for a PFL, hence my question.

Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses. ::)
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: Andy B on 01 May 2010, 13:10:36
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....Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses. ::)

 ;D  ;D  ;D   ;D
nice to know the War of the Roses is still alive & kicking!  ;D  ;)  :y
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 May 2010, 13:26:47
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....Not that I have to justify myself to a Lancastrian.........
Bloody red roses. ::)

 ;D  ;D  ;D   ;D
nice to know the War of the Roses is still alive & kicking!  ;D  ;)  :y

If thas a Yorkshireman, t'Lancastrian's the enemy.
If thas a Lancastrian, t'Yorkshireman's the enemy.
If thas neither a Yorkshireman nor a Lancastrian, keep tha nose aht -  it's nowt to do wi' thee!
 :D
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 May 2010, 15:12:23
Anyone got an old PFL headlight so I can try it?
Title: Re: angel eyes
Post by: pedroMV6 on 02 May 2010, 13:01:50
Nobody?