S1 Headlights

[dobbo]

Found this headlight unit whilst doing some research last night.  Unless I'm missing something, they should be a straight swap.  OK, they appear convex, not concave, but not by much.  At that price, I think I'd put up with that anyway !  You'd probably not even notice if you had headlight covers.

 

http://www.bowerspartsonline.co.uk/lighting/front-lighting/classic-front-lighting/5.75-inch-headlights/5-34-5.75-classic-car-crystal-headlightheadlamp-halogen-h4-upgrade-with-pilot

 

 

 

Also found this useful write-up of someone that's done a proper Bi-Xenon conversion of a car that has 5.75" units.  As I understand it, as long as you use a clear lens (ie not one that is designed to create a beam pattern), the RHD units should give the correct beam pattern through a clear lens.  Assuming that's the case, there should be no problems with the beams being totally f*cked up by putting a Bi-Xenon bulb in a unit designed for a halogen bulb.

 

Bit of DIY needed, but we're all up for a bit of that, aren't we... http://www.bobclevenger.com/headlight_project.html

 

[jonnyfox]

Gonna give that ago.... Tar!

[KurtB]

Gonna give that ago.... Tar!

 

Jon, did you try this?

[jonnyfox]

The quality looks really good but I didn't fit them as the lens is not very OE.  In fact I think they're better looking and better made. You are welcome to have them Kurt as I wont be using them. 

[stratosboy]

Hey Jonnyfox, if Kurt passes on your offer for these, I'd like them for my wide bodied motorsport elise I'm putting together.

let me know please?

Thanks

Dave

[jonnyfox]

No worries Dave :-)

 

Kurt where you gone?

[KurtB]

Jon, thank you for your offer but please pass these over. Like you, I'd like to keep the original look.

 

Kind regards.

[stratosboy]

Thanks for responding Kurt, so Jonnyfox are we ok with this? - please let me know what I owe you for them &your postage costs by pm, and I'll send you my address - thanks.

Dave

[jonnyfox]

Not a thing Dave.  PM your address mate and Ill get them sent tomorrow.