Technical questions and answers about the Mazda Bongo
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by mikeonb4c » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:59 pm
Got a new tube to put in, dont want ot damage the cover getting it off. Cant see any screws. Do I just pull, or squeeze sides and pull or wot!?!
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by Ian » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:01 pm
Squeeze it in at the rear end (as the actress said...........)
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by mikeonb4c » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:36 pm
Fantastic Ian. Cant believe this Forum. Got called for tea. Thought I'd post a question before I went down. Came back up. Got answer. And from Bongo Towers to boot! Out I go to do it - Bongo Fever rages!!
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by Ian » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:43 pm
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by bigdaddycain » Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:27 am
i wonder if you can get green tubes for the light? (to match the colour of my bongo) i think it would make cool mood lighting....
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by Ian » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:48 am
I think you can. Blue, green and red if I'm not mistaken. I'm seeing my supplier for a lunch time pint so I'll check.
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by bigdaddycain » Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:13 am
cheers ian

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by Ian » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:52 am
The man says he will find out in the New Year.
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by Simon Jones » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:37 am
If you want a coloured light effect without buying a new bulb, try to get hold of some theatrical lighting "gel". This is available from several sources includng theatrical suppliers like Stagecraft or disco gear suppliers. You can usually get a free swatch book that has samples of dozens of different colours so you can the one that suits. Once you've got hold of a sheet, simply cut it to size & fit iniside the clear lense.
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by pippin » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:43 am
Ian, don't forget to try him for those elusive lamps for the post '99 new shape Bongo.
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by Ian » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:43 pm
I've tried before. He can't get them.
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