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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 :wink: 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. :wink:

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. :wink:
Right - all becomes clear (or blue)Image

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... :wink:

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... :wink:
I'll try not to make a habit of it Ste :lol: :lol: :lol: - 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... :wink:
OH MY GOD :shock: NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS JOHN IN THE NURSES UNIFORM :-& [-X

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... :wink:
OH MY GOD :shock: NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS JOHN IN THE NURSES UNIFORM :-& [-X
Only on Sundays Dave 8) 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 :twisted: )

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 :lol: :lol:

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. :?