Side lights

[CosworthCabrioLee]

There appears to be 2 types of Side light that go into the cabrio top wing, the black rubber lite unit and a chrome surround type. We're are the chrome surround units from ? Any ideas .

[dcunn]

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MX5 ? (Private Joke)

[bryannewell]

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Hi Lee side I have just changed the side lights on my Cabrio as the ones fitted were originally to big in diameter and cut down by a previous owner.
I have gone for a pair of after market Range Rover side indicator repeater lights which are approx 50mm dia and sit to my mind quite neatly in the wing pod
Obviously they are a clear lens as opposed to the original equipment orange variety!
All the bits came from good old ebay for not too much dosh
If you or anyone would be interested I will take photos and provide more info as required
Regards
Bryan

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Hi Bryan I would love to see some pictures,

[bryannewell]

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Hi Lee
Please find photos attached
As per previous post the lights are aftermarket Range Rover items and are plastic,the bulb holders are from ebay and adapted to remove the unwanted resistors and are a tight waterproof push fit,the bulbs are also ebay buys and are LED(nice clean white light)
I'm very pleased with the results exept the paint reaction I got when trying to touch in the pods!
I guess the original paint is different to the Cellulose I applied!
Oh well just another job to add to the list of things things to do!!

Cheers
Bryan

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Hi Bryan very nice could you drop me the pictures to leezr160 (at) hotmail.com thanks lee

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Hi bryan just placed my order will let you know when fitted thanks again lee

[bryannewell]

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Lee
Pics on the way
Pleased I could help!
Bryan

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Here are a couple of pictures of my new side lights, thanks to Bryan's idea. I have made a polished stainless mounting plate to hold the light in position. Buld holders are from a rover 200 with LED bulbs

[cameronfurnival]

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Very nice Lee! Maybe you could do a quick "how to" on some of your mods???

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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More pictures now with the led bulbs installed and picture of fixing bracket.

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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If it helps out members I have also made up several sets of side light rings for all those Berli and Cabrio/Hunters who have the type 51 rubberlite units on their cars. These slip over the light and are held in place with a spot of contact glue.
If any members want a set please PM me price is £12 a pair

[chris]

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Hi Lee - they look good!

[bryannewell]

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Hi Lee
Side lights look great(how did I know they would look better than mine!!)
Just pleased to be able to contribute something usefull for once!!
Regards
Bryan

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Hi Bryan do you want a set of mounting brackets created ?? Doing a set for another cabrio owner ?