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Sept 2, 2012 18:38:45 GMT
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My Capri doesn't have a bumper on the front, so the indicators are currently slotted into the fibreglass front. I don't want to cut the fibreglass, and want it to look "proper" which wedging them in isn't  So what I'm thinking is when i upgrade to H4 headlamps, have the inner 2 fitted with sidelights and the outer 2 fitted with Orange super bright LED indicator bulbs, so they should be visible over the headlights.   What I'm wondering is if this has been done before with good results, or if i should just have a go with the fibreglass and fit the existing ones? James. |
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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How about fitting a pair of 7" angel-eyes and swapping the LEDs in those for orange ones? I think I've seen bikes fitted with them with different colour rings (blue, pink, etc), so orange might already be available somewhere.
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Sept 3, 2012 10:52:24 GMT
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You may find that once you've got the dipped beams on, unless the indicators are an equal brightness (50w+) they won't be visible
Not sure how the bulbs are made that you'll be using, but if the backs are either metal or plastic, it would be easy enough to cut another hole, and add a normal orange indicator bulb to it.
So the outers would be just the dipped, and the inners would be sides, indicators, and mains
Also means they'll have no reason to fail it come MOT time (as LEDs aren't E-marked)
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You're like a crazy backyard genius! |
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mk2cossie
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Indicators in headlights? mk2cossie
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Sept 3, 2012 12:23:58 GMT
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i'd be inclined to fit them on the inner lights as well, as its unlikely you'll have the main beam on whilst indicating anyway ;D as for e marks on the mot, what choo talking bout? |
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Sept 3, 2012 13:12:12 GMT
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If they get anal - they can fail them for having LED indicators in place of OE ones  |
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You're like a crazy backyard genius!
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Copey
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Sept 3, 2012 15:09:47 GMT
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been there, done that, lucas bulb holders, never had a problem with em MOT wise |
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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bl1300
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Sept 3, 2012 18:03:59 GMT
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Please keep them out of the headlights that is my main bugbear with modern cars you cant see the indicators clearly. A nice seperate lens all the way for me I'm afraid.
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1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Sept 4, 2012 16:05:32 GMT
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Some moderns (saw it on a jag i think) switch off the headlight on the side that's indicating.
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" East bound and down, loaded up and truckin' "
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bl1300
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Sept 5, 2012 15:44:51 GMT
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Some moderns (saw it on a jag I think) switch off the headlight on the side that's indicating. That is just barking why do that rather than designing the car properly so that the indicators are clearly visible in the first place! Seems like an over complication to me. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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sparkyt
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Sept 5, 2012 17:06:43 GMT
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I used parts for the vw beetle simple job of cutting a hole and screwing the bracket on . Did it to my mk1 caddy ...
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Indicators in headlights? fr€$h&m1nt¥
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Sept 5, 2012 17:46:53 GMT
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The Audi DRLs dim on the indicating side too...makes it look like it's winking.
I'd fit an amber led strip in each side of the grill, no danger of risking water ingress into the headlights then.
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mk2cossie
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Indicators in headlights? mk2cossie
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Sept 8, 2012 20:46:12 GMT
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The Audi DRLs dim on the indicating side too...makes it look like it's winking. I'd fit an amber led strip in each side of the grill, no danger of risking water ingress into the headlights then. the only problem with a LED strip is the fact they don't consume enough power and will cause the indicators to flash too fast  bloody good idea otherwise though ;D |
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Lopez
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You can sort that out with a resistor though  |
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