RoadkillUK
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| posted on 27/7/03 at 11:55 AM |
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Lighting sets
I'm about to invest in a lighting set, I've spent some time looking at the Stuart Taylor and the Lolocost set. I prefer the look of the
Lolocost set with the all in one rear light cluster as opposed to the ST round ones. A couple of questions follow...
1. Do either of these sets include sidelights in the sealed beams?
2. Are the ST rear lights 'angled' for when they are fastened to the rear wheel arches?
3. Are there any other suppliers of lighting sets or would it be a matter of finding individual lights?
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 27/7/03 at 02:13 PM |
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Bought my headlights (with side lights)from Stafford Vehicle Componenets, rear light cluster from Caterham, side repeaters, fog and reverse lights
from Vehicle Wiring Products and the front indicators from MPS.
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Wadders
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| posted on 27/7/03 at 02:25 PM |
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At Newark, Anthony Staffords had some really neat rear lights on show, round ones in an oblong carbon fibre housing,looked exactly the same as
westfields except about half the price. Their front lights are very good quality as well, made from brass complete with side lights.
i]Originally posted by RoadkillUK
I'm about to invest in a lighting set, I've spent some time looking at the Stuart Taylor and the Lolocost set. I prefer the look of the
Lolocost set with the all in one rear light cluster as opposed to the ST round ones. A couple of questions follow...
1. Do either of these sets include sidelights in the sealed beams?
2. Are the ST rear lights 'angled' for when they are fastened to the rear wheel arches?
3. Are there any other suppliers of lighting sets or would it be a matter of finding individual lights?
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westdown
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 posted on 28/7/03 at 06:55 AM |
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Lighting set
Lolocost lighting set ok for the money but two problems I've come across so far.
1. The side repeaters do not seem to have a E mark, not to much of a problem.
2. The kit comes with sealed beam units which have a clear circle for the side light. This means you have to have a side light holder, which is a dome
like thing attached to the main plug. This is not supplied with the kit. They were fitted to most early cars (60/70s) which had sealed beam units
fitted. They are not easy to find but you can buy new at £4.50 a side, so its a bit of a toss up between spending £9.00 or converting to non sealed
units. If any one should have a couple laying around!!!!!
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 03:42 PM |
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Thanks for the replies, I got an email from Lolocost today explaining that the Sealed beam units don't come with sidelights, but these can be
bought for £7 each.
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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Jon Bradbury
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 09:35 AM |
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Sealed beam units
The sealed beam units supplied by lolocost are (according to the Robin Hood builders forum) not particularly good. They will pass SVA but the beam
pattern is lousy and most people seem to end up upgrading them to halogens (which usually have the sidelight holder built into the reflector). RH
owners also complain that the chromed bodies rust easily.
JonB
PS, Robin Hood Engineering is the same firm as Lolocost.
[Edited] On the other hand they are cheap and look good. On balance I'd recommend them if you get halogen conversions fitted and paint the
insides of the bodies with a rust preventer, plus keep an eye on the chrome.
[Edited on 29/7/03 by Jon Bradbury]
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robinbastd
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 09:30 PM |
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The Robin Hood chrome peels off like a lepers skin. Sorry to any lepers out there for comparing them to Nottinghams finest.
If you retain their sealed beam headlamps you'll be restricted to driving at less than 10mph in the dark. Best to convert to halogens or hold a
good torch in your mouth whilst driving. This has it's advantages as if you turn your head into a bend you'll light your way.BMW do
something similar!
Ian
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 09:53 PM |
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Try classic car accessories, I got a pair, they are very cheap, halogen, with a side light, mild steel case (needs a good coat of paint inside, but
not a problem) www.classiccaraccessories.co.uk
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MK7
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| posted on 30/7/03 at 07:11 AM |
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I bought a complete set of lights and fittings from premier wiring at Newark. I spent about £150 but I'm happy with the deal when I compare the
looks and quality against the lolocost product.
I went for black rather than chrome headlights, motor cycle front indicators, number plate light, separate, 3 1/2" diameter rear indicators (2),
brake / tail light (2) fog light (1) and reversing light (1). Each was supplied with a mounting base and the appropriate connectors.
I also picked up a set of wing mirros within that £150. The only thing I missed was the side repeaters but I've just ordereed them from Vehicle
Wiring Products for around £1.50 each.
The headlamps from premier include the side lights.
Russell
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