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sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:05 pm
by tay
hi guys,just a quick one.i want to replace my candles,errr i mean sidelight bulbs.do i just need to get
5watt push fit bulbs oris there something more specific i should be looking for. going to try and do this today
so will probably try halfords for bulbs.cheers guys,tay.
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:11 pm
by You've Been Bongod
hi tay
get the led capless bulbs from any motor factor for about £3 - £5 pair
to fit simply undo the screw ontop of the indicator and pull forward the correct bulb is a 501 but they are dull the led are bright as you know what
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:14 pm
by tay
thanks ybb that was fast off to get some now.
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:58 pm
by bigdaddycain
He doesn't mess about does our ybb

Carl got me my sidelight bulbs, spot on!
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Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:00 pm
by francophile1947
Serious question - why would anybody want bright parking lights?

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:04 pm
by bigdaddycain
They compliment my blue (formerly) headlamps, and now quite suit my all weather headlight bulbs, the blue tinge compliments the purple tinge of my headlights... Like a fine red with dressed crab.
I guess i'm doing my bit for the environment too as they use less leccy.

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:07 pm
by francophile1947
bigdaddycain wrote:They compliment my blue (formerly) headlamps, and now quite suit my all weather headlight bulbs, the blue tinge compliments the purple tinge of my headlights... Like a fine red with dressed crab.
I guess i'm doing my bit for the environment too as they use less leccy.

Right - all becomes clear (or blue)

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:10 pm
by bigdaddycain
francophile1947 wrote:Serious question
Don't go getting all serious on us john... it takes away some of the impact of picturing you in the nurses outfit as per your avatar...

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:12 pm
by francophile1947
bigdaddycain wrote:francophile1947 wrote:Serious question
Don't go getting all serious on us john... it takes away some of the impact of picturing you in the nurses outfit as per your avatar...

I'll try not to make a habit of it Ste

- this just has me puzzled. As long as mine work for the MOT, I don't give them a second thought.
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:28 pm
by daveblueozzie
bigdaddycain wrote:francophile1947 wrote:Serious question
Don't go getting all serious on us john... it takes away some of the impact of picturing you in the nurses outfit as per your avatar...

OH MY GOD

NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS JOHN IN THE NURSES UNIFORM

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:44 pm
by francophile1947
daveblueozzie wrote:bigdaddycain wrote:francophile1947 wrote:Serious question
Don't go getting all serious on us john... it takes away some of the impact of picturing you in the nurses outfit as per your avatar...

OH MY GOD

NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS JOHN IN THE NURSES UNIFORM

Only on Sundays Dave

It's lucky for you I haven't got a webcam - just think of the joy the view could bring you (bl**dy suspenders are digging in AGAIN

)
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:48 pm
by mikeonb4c
francophile1947 wrote:Serious question - why would anybody want bright parking lights?

But seriously, I guess they would make it much more practical to drive on sidelights only on roads where sidelights only is allowed. And being LED, there would be a useful energy saving over headlight usage?
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:51 pm
by francophile1947
mikeonb4c wrote:francophile1947 wrote:Serious question - why would anybody want bright parking lights?

But seriously, I guess they would make it much more practical to drive on sidelights only on roads where sidelights only is allowed. And being LED, there would be a useful energy saving over headlight usage?
Thanks Mike - I always think it's dangerous to drive on parking lamps only. They tend to "disappear" when you're being followed by one of those extra bright German headlamps.
Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:12 pm
by You've Been Bongod
blimey Tay only asked about the poor candle i mean sidelight bulbs

Re: sidelight bulbs
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:24 pm
by brorabongo
You've Been Bongod wrote:get the led capless bulbs from any motor factor for about £3 - £5 pair
Hope they are better than the ones I got from Ebay. Only lasted a couple of weeks in the sidelights, but the same still work ok as number plate lights.
