FL rear lights fitment to a PFL.

Started by TheTigerUK, April 10, 2022, 19:10

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TheTigerUK

April 10, 2022, 19:10 Last Edit: April 10, 2022, 20:35 by TheTigerUK
I'm not 100% sure but I think I prefer the FL rear lights over my (P)FL ones.

Is a straight swap, just plug and play with the existing wiring loom or does the wiring have to be altered/brought from the FL ?

Thanks
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Chilli Girl

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April 10, 2022, 20:30
You missed your P off there John but we'll let you off as your title was correct ;)  ;D   I prefer FL (don't tell Sapphire) but I'm afraid I can't answer your query. :o
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fawtytoo

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April 10, 2022, 20:33
If the headlights are anything to go by, then no.
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TheTigerUK

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April 10, 2022, 20:36
Quote from: Chilli Girl on April 10, 2022, 20:30You missed your P off there John but we'll let you off as your title was correct ;)  ;D   I prefer FL (don't tell Sapphire) but I'm afraid I can't answer your query. :o

Whats a "P" among friends Jane ? :)
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April 10, 2022, 21:23
Straight swap, as long as the FL lights come complete with the internal looms.
They plug into the existing main loom plugs but have different positions for the bulb holders so need to make sure you get complete units.
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TheTigerUK

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April 10, 2022, 23:34
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 10, 2022, 21:23Straight swap, as long as the FL lights come complete with the internal looms.
They plug into the existing main loom plugs but have different positions for the bulb holders so need to make sure you get complete units.

Thank you, I thought I had read that somewhere.
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jvanzyl

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April 11, 2022, 07:59
It is a straight swap but there is a weight penalty.

TheTigerUK

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April 11, 2022, 08:57
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 11, 2022, 07:59It is a straight swap but there is a weight penalty.

 Is the weight penalty much different to if I go for a drive before or after Sunday dinner ?  ;D
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April 11, 2022, 09:17
Quote from: TheTigerUK on April 11, 2022, 08:57Is the weight penalty much different to if I go for a drive before or after Sunday dinner ?  ;D
lol no it's not massive, but you can feel the weight difference by hand quite easily.


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Petrus

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April 11, 2022, 16:16
Quote from: TheTigerUK on April 11, 2022, 08:57Is the weight penalty much different to if I go for a drive before or after Sunday dinner ?  ;D

Which applies to all individual bits and pieces. From lamp units to a battery, lighter exhaust to ditto washer bottle. You will most times not notice a single thing.
And thén it adds up till you dó  :o

And also there is no discussing taste. I prefer the PFL units  ;)

TheTigerUK

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April 11, 2022, 18:16
Quote from: Petrus on April 11, 2022, 16:16Which applies to all individual bits and pieces. From lamp units to a battery, lighter exhaust to ditto washer bottle. You will most times not notice a single thing.
And thén it adds up till you dó  :o

And also there is no discussing taste. I prefer the PFL units  ;)

Is that why someone once told me there are no two MR2s the same ? :)
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April 11, 2022, 20:39
FL headlights and rears are worth the weight penalty imho. Not for looks they actually work better
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April 11, 2022, 20:55 Last Edit: April 11, 2022, 20:57 by Petrus
Quote from: 1979scotte on April 11, 2022, 20:39Not for looks they actually work better

Solved that with LED ´bulbs´ at the rear and Osram Nightbreakers front.

TheTigerUK

#13
May 13, 2022, 20:05
FL rears now fitted.


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May 13, 2022, 22:29
Lookin' good.
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TheTigerUK

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June 2, 2022, 20:45
Quote from: jvanzyl on April 11, 2022, 07:59It is a straight swap but there is a weight penalty.

Today i took one of my "new" FL rears out so while out I took the opportunity to weigh and compare with the PFL.

FL rears=1336 gr

PFL rear=1114 gr

Weight difference of 222 gr per side so total 444 gr (15.66 oz).
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jvanzyl

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June 2, 2022, 21:25
Quote from: TheTigerUK on June  2, 2022, 20:45Today i took one of my "new" FL rears out so while out I took the opportunity to weigh and compare with the PFL.

FL rears=1336 gr

PFL rear=1114 gr

Weight difference of 222 gr per side so total 444 gr (15.66 oz).

Yup.. there it is.. 0.444kg of less driving pleasure.
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