Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 12:08 PM |
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New Headlight Options?
I'm looking to "upgrade" my chrome headlights on my Stuart Taylor Locosaki but have no idea where to look or what to go for :-/
I have noticed some people have the smaller headlights that i like the look of 
Can anyone give me any advice or point me in the right direction?
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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loggyboy
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 12:21 PM |
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Check out Furore products (rossbost on here)
4.5" dominators are fairly common. questionale brightness and beam pattern has been reported on some. (they are chinese so I suspect tolerances
and spec are changeable) about £30 each.
There are a few 'street figher' style projectors, i think some branded as 'Photons' are even smaller with a prismatic dome
lens only. Look cool but lot dearer (£60 each for single (dipped OR main) , £120 for a combined twin dipped/main in a single lens.
Mistral Motorsport
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 01:41 PM |
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Bung some hid conversion bulbs in them. That'll upgrade them!
Ben
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 01:42 PM |
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this is my setup. Not cheap but I really like the look.
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RB LIGHTS 3
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new headlights (off)
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"If in doubt flat out"
Colin McRae
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:03 PM |
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I love them Photon's but too expensive imo :-/
The Dominators look nice but it sounds like i might run into problems at MOT time plus i'd like something that's a direct replacement and
not have to make brackets for 
Surely there must be something out there that looks awesome at the right price that fits 
Cheers for the info tho, much appreciated
Daz.
p.s. Ben i would do that but my original chrome headlights are peeling and look crap (
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:10 PM |
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Dominators should fit to the same bracket as you have now? Plus they pass mot no probs
[Edited on 2/10/13 by Ben_Copeland]
Ben
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Dominators should fit to the same bracket as you have now? Plus they pass mot no probs
[Edited on 2/10/13 by Ben_Copeland]
Ahhh righty might go for them then. Are they metal or plastic? Are the beams any good?
Shame u can't just bolt some Cibie Oscars on there lol.
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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daveb666
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:42 PM |
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My car:
Before Dominators
 
Description
After Dominators
 
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Big improvement IMO.
2007bc Photography - Commercial and Wedding Photographer based in West Yorkshire
http://www.2007bc.co.uk / http://www.huddersfieldcommercialphotographer.co.uk
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daveb666
My car:
Before Dominators
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After Dominators
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Big improvement IMO.
I agree looks loads better but wot are the beams like compared to the originals?
So they are a direct replacement with no messing about?
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 03:52 PM |
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Why is everything i post sending twice?!?!?!
I'm NOT clicking the post reply button twice
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 04:00 PM |
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Beams fine, my mot man was quite happy wih them
Ben
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Beams fine, my mot man was quite happy wih them
Cool so they come complete with the bolt on the bottom so i can just fit them and forget it?
I'm guessing i'll just have to do a bit of wiring work on them?
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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loggyboy
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 05:12 PM |
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Whilst its worth a risk beacuse they do look good and many havent had issues.
There are some people who have had beam pattern issues:
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=174348
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=155535
Even Russ has a guide on how to assist them with the beam pattern by rotating the lens
(quote from his website:
Dominator Headlamps
The Dominator headlamp has been around for about15 years now, but the Kitcar market has been slow to make use of them. They've been fitted to
motorbikes & well known in the bike trade for most of that 15 years & are still immensley popular now. The lenses are just over 90mm &
they measure approx 105mm across the diameter of the casing, hence smaller, lighter & less wind resistance than any other "traditional
style" headlamp available - though not as small as the Projector lamps I sell.
Because they were originally intended for motorcycle use the headlamp pattern is basically flat. I was told by my SVA tester on 22/12/08 that a flat
beam is completely legal in the UK, I believe it is the British/American beam pattern. In the new IVA regs it has been made quite clear that a flat
beam pattern IS acceptable. However, most Mot testers expect to see a “kickup” to the left. If you look at the beam closely, it is in fact a shallow
angle “V” which if you rotate the lamp by 15 degrees gives the required “kickup” for the standard UK beam pattern.
Hence, remove the lens & file a new slot about 12-13mm to the right (when viewed from the front) to locate the lens.
[Edited on 2-10-13 by loggyboy]
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40inches
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 05:39 PM |
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I have Dominators fitted, passed IVA 5 months ago, nice flat sharp dip beam. You can come over if you would like to look at some.
I'm in New Whittington.
 
Description
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dhutch
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 05:46 PM |
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I have had no issues at all with my dominators passing MOT, and although I have little to compare them with they may well not be any worse then any
other lamp of the same price, given if nothing else, how low both the lights and driver are. I also put some phillips 'nightbreakers'
bulbs in them which helps a little. Every little helps tbh.
The main issue I have is not the flat beam, but the large space between main and dipped, which I think stems from the being designed to be mounted
much higher than they are on a kitcar.
Recently I have been told, contrary to my previous believes, that a H4 bulb will last ok with both filaments lit at the same time, whether the casing
can then dissipate the heat fast enough, I dont know, but it could be an option for someone willing to test it.
Also recently had to repaint mine, as the factory powder coat only lasted about three years, rusting around the front and going matte on top. T two
years in the hamerite smooth I re-did them in appears to be holding up better but who knows.
Daniel
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 2/10/13 at 06:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have Dominators fitted, passed IVA 5 months ago, nice flat sharp dip beam. You can come over if you would like to look at some.
I'm in New Whittington.
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I'd love to have a look yeah Let me know when your free and i'll pop up to see u
U2U me your addy when your ready
Your kit looks awesome btw!!!!
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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Cadburys Man
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 01:56 PM |
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Cheers Dave for today, them Dominator's do look good!!!
Daz.
Stuart Taylor ZX9-R Locosaki
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40inches
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 02:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Cadburys Man
Cheers Dave for today, them Dominator's do look good!!!
Daz.
Nice to have met you Daz ( and the Boss, of course )
You can get black Dominators from here, and if you
contact russbost on here, and give him the secret handshake, he may knock a bit off the price
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