anderton Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Is it possible to get blue sidelights for the R, because i think it looks a bit stupid with yellow ones next to the xenons. Is it legal to change the colour of the sidelights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I have just got some of these which I plan to fit at the weekend. Should have some pics up soon. http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=44_57&products_id=920 Have run them up on a bench supply and they give a nice white light much closer to the HIDs than any filament bulb I have used. Have no idea on whether they are legal or not mind you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorcher Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Quite agree! I've got a set on eBay at the moment that I bought on a GB at UKMKivs and never fitted... bulbs on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I can't se that it would be legal what so ever. And, IMO would be wrong. It's an R32, not a Saxo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Ok, sorry, assumed you mean't the indicators. Taxi for Smudge. (But blue would still be wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Blue?! You need to go to ChavBits.com... You can get white LED replacements from www.ultraleds.com "2 x (233) BA9 - 9mm BC One Led White Bulb = £5.88" is what I ordered but they didn't have stock so they shipped out the 6 LED versions instead. You need to file one of the pins down on the side of the bulbs where it goes into the bulb holder, because the R sidelights have got an offset pin - one at 12 o'clock and one at 7 o'clock as you look at it from the rear. Mine arrived this morning from Ultra LEDs and will be fitted this weekend - will post pic once got them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 MauveGecko - The ones I got from Ultraleds are proper H6W with offset pins. Checkout my link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks dogbucket Didn't see them on the site when I ordered them. Will get them swapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderton Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Mercs have complete xenon headlights and i think they look alot better comin towards you in the dark. Not for the indicators. I do have some taste. Not much mind. do u know where i can get some chrome spinners smudge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] do u know where i can get some chrome spinners smudge? [/ QUOTE ] Now your talking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I think you'll find that if you have coloured sighlights you will be breaking the law. Coloured lights are not suitable for highway use in the UK. I guess if they were light white / blue you could get away with it but outright blue would be a No No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderton Posted May 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 yeah i meant white, just so they give the effect of the main xenons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Anyone found a good replacement yet for the side lights,instead of the yellow colour that just lets the front of the car down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Blue sidelights are illegal and can cost you a £30 fixed penalty or a trip to court, which will cost considerably more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I assume this does not include the Philips Blue Vision sidelights which are blue when off but project a white light when on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 those are fine mate!! its just the ones you see that are blue when on!!! usually found on any chav mobile!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Used to run Philips Blue Vision H6W sidelight bulbs and these made a big difference compared to the standard yellow as custard sidelights. Turn on the Xenons with the new white 6 LED sidelight bulb (not photographed coz you can't see the sidelights when they're on!) and the colour is exactly the same as the Xenons, i.e. brilliant white. You can get these from www.ultraleds.com - follow DogBucket's link above or try clicking here. Need to go and stick the other bulb in now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 MauveGecko - I was just about to post some pics, but your one seems to illustrate the result much better than mine so I wont bother You can kinda see in your pics the only downside to the LED lights which I noticed, and that is they dont illuminate the whole reflector quite as well as the bulb. I guess due to the directional nature of the light from the LED. You sorta end up with a bright white spot in the bottom of the light. Other than that they look very cool and compliment the HIDs perfectly, I will certainly be keeping mine in. Trouble is I have also still got to fit the battery side one so it could be bumper off job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Trouble is I have also still got to fit the battery side one so it could be bumper off job.... [/ QUOTE ] It's def not a bumper off job. Take off the plastic guards at the top of the light unit and then unscrew the two torx bolts holding the top of the unit in. Lean it forward and, with a bit of careful moving around, you can get the sidelights and the main beam H7's out. I've done this twice on mine now (once for the PIAA H7 replacements and once for the Philips Blue Vision sidelights). You'll probably get sore hands but it's a lot better than taking the bumper off! HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Got it in ok without taking the bumper off, removing the torx screws on top of the lamp gives just enough xtra room to get your hand in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 So which is the best sidelight bulb to go for, as im thinking of changing them? Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 The Philips BlueVision bulbs are good (W5W) - you get a pair free (or used to) at powerbulbs! (when you buy something else!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 [ QUOTE ] So which is the best sidelight bulb to go for, as im thinking of changing them? Any pictures? [/ QUOTE ] See my post above 5 or 6 posts above this one - pic is of my R with one side as LED and one side as Philips Blue Vision. LED is better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyPence Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 I just ordered a pair of the LEDs from Ultra LED's now just in time for when i start driving the R again. Charles, your pic shows the difference in bulbs perfectly and that pic alone swung it for me to place the order, and i mentioned TSN in the comments box to get some discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moschops Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Charles, your pic shows the difference in bulbs perfectly and that pic alone swung it for me to place the order, and i mentioned TSN in the comments box to get some discount [/ QUOTE ] Fecking crawler.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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