I've done a search and there is no info regarding this that I can find (I'm sure someone will prove me wrong s:? :? s:? ).
I'm thinking of getting replacement bulbs like I had on my old '2 – 50% brighter jobbies – now that I'll be driving in perpetual darkness. s:evil: :evil: s:evil: So what specs are the bulbs?
The sidelight?
Dipped beam (projector). Are these replaceable/upgradeable? I'm not going to spend alot of dosh (so no HID) or is it an expensive (Mr T) replacement? Can you get 50% brighter bulbs for these?
And the main beam bulb?
My manual is lost in the study somewhere, so I have no point of reference. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Cheers folks! s:D :D s:D
The answer is yes. They are just standard tungsten filament lamps, so theres nothing unusual in there. I'm going to exactly the same thing myself when I get a chance.
At present though, I have no idea what bulbs are fitted...
So presumably it's a standard bulb behind the big glass marble? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I think the lo's are H7 and hi's 9005...so yes, they are standard, but the choice of those is nothing compared to H4's s:? :? s:?
Duh! Manual was buried in the glovebox! s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Sidelight – 5W wedge base bulb – I got (road legal) blue tinted.
Dipped beam – 55W H7 Halogen – I got Philips Vision Plus. I had these on the old '2 and they were excellent.
Main beam – 60W HB3 Halogen. I've not got these yet (the above cost £34! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: ), but they are hard to find. I will probably get them from w www.speeding.co.uk (http://www.speeding.co.uk) w as they have them there. Next month.
Well fitting them is a complete b@stard. s:evil: :evil: s:evil: Really. Now I've fitted many bulbs but the post-02 have to be the worst. The retaining clip on the dipped beam bulbs is very difficult to unclip/clip. Even harder on the nearside bulb. Next to no room to get your hand in and get a decent grip.
The sidelight bulbs are easier, though the bulb holder only goes into the hole one way, and then twist locks into place. Again, tiny hands are required. s:? :? s:? Can't wait to do the full beams... s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Quote from: "Darth Paul"Well fitting them is a complete b@stard. s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
DP
I gave up on the job before I got the clip off and found I couldn't get it back on again.
Any tips?
Thanks
roger
Quote from: "roger"Quote from: "Darth Paul"Well fitting them is a complete b@stard. s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
DP
I gave up on the job before I got the clip off and found I couldn't get it back on again.
Any tips?
Thanks
roger
No, actually. s:? :? s:? A torch would be a good idea so you can have a good look before you start. Do one side at a time so you always have a point of reference. As for the clip, I had a 'sweaty' moment when I thought I couldn't get it back on again, and that I'd be driving home with a light out. Once I got it on I was heartened and did the nearside. This one was even more difficult! s:roll: :roll: s:roll: So actually yeah, some advice. Do the nearside one first in the knowledge that it gets easier! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
DP
Thanks. Still sounds a bit hairy. Do I pay Halfrauds £7.99 and let them take it to MRT when they can't do it????? s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
roger
Quote from: "roger"DP
Thanks. Still sounds a bit hairy. Do I pay Halfrauds £7.99 and let them take it to MRT when they can't do it????? s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
roger
Do you really think that a spotty Halfords oik is more qualified to change the bulbs than you? What are the chances that he has worked on a post 02 MR2? DON'T DO IT!!!! s:D :D s:D Personally I'd rather be the one to mess it up. At least I'd know I haven't damaged anything.
Be aware when fitting brighter bulbs that they normally generate more heat. I've had both headlights replaced as a consequence of using reflector type headlight adjuster stickers and the perspex bubbling.
Quote from: "mph"Be aware when fitting brighter bulbs that they normally generate more heat. I've had both headlights replaced as a consequence of using reflector type headlight adjuster stickers and the perspex bubbling.
Point taken. However, I used these on the old car with no problems, so fingers crossed... s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Darth Paul"Quote from: "roger"DP
Thanks. Still sounds a bit hairy. Do I pay Halfrauds £7.99 and let them take it to MRT when they can't do it????? s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
roger
Do you really think that a spotty Halfords oik is more qualified to change the bulbs than you? What are the chances that he has worked on a post 02 MR2? DON'T DO IT!!!! s:D :D s:D Personally I'd rather be the one to mess it up. At least I'd know I haven't damaged anything.
More retoric, than anything else. No I didn't realleeee mean it.
roger
Phew! s:wink: :wink: s:wink: