Interior Light

Anonymous · January 7, 2004, 16:24

My first new-subject post, don't be too hard!

Interior light, or rather lack thereof.
The standard provision of one dim bulb above the rear view mirror really is apalling. Has anyone done anything about this? I realise it can't be all that tricky but it's good to learn from others' experiences!

Thanks
Andy

Anonymous · January 7, 2004, 16:25

Funny you should post that, I thought the same thing the other day.

I reckon its not the bulb, but that stupid smoked plastic cover.

Welcome by the way - a good first post (except the spelling on the subject s:lol: :lol: s:lol: )

Tem · January 7, 2004, 16:46

We have an interior light? s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Never really noticed...

SimonC_Here · January 7, 2004, 17:04

In your best Mulder voice.

"it's in there, somewhere"

Your right, it is a touch dark. It must just clip on and off though otherwise you can't change the bulb. Anyone fancy taking it off to see how bright the bulb is without the cover?

Simon

aaronjb · January 7, 2004, 17:06

Have you noticed that it's actually brighter if you turn it on manually with the switch compared to when it's door activated?

Slacey · January 7, 2004, 17:24

It is actually VERY bright without the cover. One of the guys on SC was looking into having clear covers made, but it never got off the ground, Buster and myself were chasing this s:(

s:(

Anonymous · January 7, 2004, 18:38

Well I think we have a group buy interest then. The smoked glass to be honest is really crap!...and yes, you probably have it on, but never noticed.

kanujunkie · January 7, 2004, 21:23

count me in if one goes ahead!

Anonymous · January 7, 2004, 21:27

Quote from: "Slacey"It is actually VERY bright without the cover. One of the guys on SC was looking into having clear covers made, but it never got off the ground, Buster and myself were chasing this s:( s:(

Maybe there is one that fits from another model? Never considered it before. If a GB starts I would also be interested.

MRMike · January 7, 2004, 21:42

I quite like my dim light..especially with my red interior its like a boudoir, plus its a more forgiving light when any lady steps in, after seeing my beautiful car I don't want to scare anyone off with a searchlight on my mug! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

It is pretty crappy though, i'd be in.

Tem · January 7, 2004, 22:01

I was just playing a bit with it...I guess it's been there all the time. Just too dim to really notice it s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

It's very bright without the cover...so a clear one might be all that's needed. I wonder if it would be possible to use some sanding or solvent to get rid of the Dimmy Borgir...part s8)

s8)

heathstimpson · January 8, 2004, 07:34

Quote from: "Mikeharper2"I quite like my dim light..especially with my red interior its like a boudoir, plus its a more forgiving light when any lady steps in, after seeing my beautiful car I don't want to scare anyone off with a searchlight on my mug! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

It is pretty crappy though, i'd be in.

You poser Mike s8)

s8)

I'd be interested in a clear one too...

Slacey · January 8, 2004, 08:39

Seeing as there is a fair amount of interest, I'll have a dig around on this one and see if I can get something going.

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 09:10

Had a quick look on the net, notthing doing. I am off to Mr T on monday anyway, may have a ganda at all the other cars and see if one fits (doubt it though).

May be back to having to find a plastic man and getting one duplicated in clear.

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 09:25

Anything comes up, I would be in...... s:)

s:)

Slacey · January 8, 2004, 09:39

I've started making my enquiries, so watch this space...

SimonC_Here · January 8, 2004, 10:08

See Andy, First post and you have started interest in a group buy!

Nice one s:D

s:D

I would also just like to register my interest.

Simon

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 10:44

Interest here too. Cheers Slacey.

kanujunkie · January 8, 2004, 11:29

has anyone had a look at the makeup of it, is it smoked plastic or is it sprayed on the inside? would look at mine but its in the paint shop! what i was wondering was if its sprayed, can it be removed?

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 11:31

Count me in too......I'm sick of groping around in the dark!

Slacey, you are a star!!!

Andrew

Slacey · January 8, 2004, 11:40

Quote from: "kanujunkie"has anyone had a look at the makeup of it, is it smoked plastic or is it sprayed on the inside?

I've had mine aprt before Stu, it is indeed smoked.

MRMike · January 8, 2004, 13:10

Just had a thought the light cover looks from memory very similar to the one in a carina, and I'm sure the Carina one was lighter. I'll check tonight as i'm going to see my girlfriend (Who is not a carina i might add she just has one) s:)

s:)

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 13:32

Hey, I like this!

No, I haven't noticed that it's brighter if you switch it on rather than open the door.

I'd also be very interesed in a GB for a clear cover. My wife says she can't find her handbag in the passenger footwell if she parks in the dark. I tell her she can take the Mondeo instead if she wants, but she still wants the MR2 for some reason!

Thanks for all the responses,
Andy

Anonymous · January 8, 2004, 14:35

Trouble is, its so flipping dark I cant find the switch anyway!

MRMike · January 12, 2004, 17:21

Nope the Carina one is not the same! Could have been a quickfire answer, sorry guys you'll have to look elsewhere!