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Indi_booze · Aug 30th, 2004, 07:59 AM

Bulbs arrived today

looks great !!! Thanks Liam for organising them!!!

Ashley

minigolf · Aug 30th, 2004, 08:33 AM

I haven't fitted mine yet.

2bob · Aug 30th, 2004, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I haven't fitted mine yet.

Thanks Liam ,got mine tonight -will fit tomorrow. Thanks once again .

Baker · Aug 30th, 2004, 10:08 AM

Got mine today. Havn't had chance to fit them yet - gotta get my

into gear and get the driving light bulbs replaced now!

I take it they are the same as any other "special" globe - you shouldn't touch them with your fingers (due to oil etc?)??

Todd! · Aug 30th, 2004, 10:16 AM

Got mine - havent put them in yet - Im a bit simple to put them in - might have to call the dealer

Todd

2bob · Aug 30th, 2004, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

Got mine - havent put them in yet - Im a bit simple to put them in - might have to call the dealer

Todd

Todd,maybe we can have a post from a member that has done it -to help us non mechanical ones !!!

Indi_booze · Aug 30th, 2004, 10:34 AM

its really easy bob , lift the bonnet ,inside the bumper is the light holders,just turn them to remove them,change the bulbs, put back in , then have a flash

Baker · Aug 30th, 2004, 10:40 AM

If you get stuck Todd I'm happy to help you out.

erichui · Aug 30th, 2004, 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I haven't fitted mine yet.

btw thanks minigolf for organsing the GB and hope u get ur car back soon!

Todd! · Aug 30th, 2004, 03:11 PM

Three cheers for ansuccessful Group buy!!

HIP HIP HORRAY!
HIP HIP HORRAY!
HIP HIP HORRAY!

Thanks Liam!!

I hope all is well soon.

Todd

Todd! · Aug 31st, 2004, 02:37 AM

2bob - I did it!! Very simple - lift the bonnet, at the top of your bumper there is a hole above the indicators. look in - there is a light grey cluster with like 2 flat bits protruding horizontally. Put your hand in and twist them anti-clockwise - you will hear a reasonable click noise - this is when the unit is free. Pull the unit out and change globes.

Dont touch the globes with your hands - as the oil on your skin will make them blow quicker. (apparantly - anybody have an explanation?)

Replace the unit and have a bit of a flash!!

Thanks for the offer Kev, just needed the daylight to work it out....

Todd

minigolf · Aug 31st, 2004, 04:40 AM

Told you it was a doddle Todd.

Todd! · Aug 31st, 2004, 04:46 AM

You said I was a doodle if i couldnt put them in

LOL

They look great!! Shame all of you who didnt get them missed out!!

Now I need to upgrade my parkers... next group buy???

Todd

doona · Aug 31st, 2004, 07:14 AM

Todd,

If my recollection is correct... when you buy a set of Phillips Blue Vision Globes for the headlights ($59RRP) I think you also get a set of Blue Vision Parkers which should match the indicators. for colour effect.

Again... let me clarify.. I think... not 100% Sure

Dan

minigolf · Aug 31st, 2004, 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

Now I need to upgrade my parkers... next group buy???

Watch this space ... although seeing as parker are prolly quite comfortably under $20 it may not be worth the hassle.

2bob · Aug 31st, 2004, 11:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

2bob - I did it!! Very simple - lift the bonnet, at the top of your bumper there is a hole above the indicators. look in - there is a light grey cluster with like 2 flat bits protruding horizontally. Put your hand in and twist them anti-clockwise - you will hear a reasonable click noise - this is when the unit is free. Pull the unit out and change globes.

Dont touch the globes with your hands - as the oil on your skin will make them blow quicker. (apparantly - anybody have an explanation?)

Replace the unit and have a bit of a flash!!

Thanks for the offer Kev, just needed the daylight to work it out....

Todd

Thanks Todd -appreciate the advice

doona · Sep 1st, 2004, 01:01 AM

Hey guys, I just received my bulbs... can't wait to install them into the car.

Liam, thanks for organising.

Dan

Baker · Sep 8th, 2004, 08:10 AM

Just installed mine - they're a much more "burnt" colour than the other indicators (side, back) - but looks a lot better than the "Fryed Egg"

MickyD · Sep 8th, 2004, 10:04 AM

don't know how much of an effect skin oils would have on the indicators, but certainly with the headlight globes (much hotter) the oil makes hot spots on the glass which causes it to fail.

as for the parkers, I got some Narva Arctic Blue parkers the other day.... took 'em out again 5 minutes later, they looked C R A P when they were turned off, you could see the blue in there.
I've ordered some white LED parkers from a site in the UK:
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501led.htm

when they arrive I'll let you know how they go.
(and yes, if I'd been a bit more organized and not in so much of a hurry I would have asked if anyone else wanted some.... shipping's free though)

eltel · Sep 8th, 2004, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

don't know how much of an effect skin oils would have on the indicators, but certainly with the headlight globes (much hotter) the oil makes hot spots on the glass which causes it to fail.

as for the parkers, I got some Narva Arctic Blue parkers the other day.... took 'em out again 5 minutes later, they looked C R A P when they were turned off, you could see the blue in there.
I've ordered some white LED parkers from a site in the UK:
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501led.htm

when they arrive I'll let you know how they go.
(and yes, if I'd been a bit more organized and not in so much of a hurry I would have asked if anyone else wanted some.... shipping's free though)

Hey Micky, there's a guy in Sydney named Malcolm who supplies LED replacements, talk to Jan Small from VMCI - I've lost his business card.

He said that with the side markers you will need to replace the indicator flash unit as the LEDs don't provide enough resistance (anyone detect that I'm out of my depth here?) and will make the indicators flash at a different rate. I would have thought that a simple jumped resistor on each globe would solve that. I'm expecting that this information and perhaps replacement unit would be provided/offered by your supplier.

Now that BMWs are being shipped with LED stoplights, maybe they also have LED indicators etc?

Aug 30th, 2004, 08:33 AM	#82 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	I haven't fitted mine yet. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 30th, 2004, 10:16 AM	#85 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	Got mine - havent put them in yet - Im a bit simple to put them in - might have to call the dealer Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 30th, 2004, 02:56 PM	#89 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 649 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I haven't fitted mine yet. btw thanks minigolf for organsing the GB and hope u get ur car back soon! 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

Aug 30th, 2004, 03:11 PM	#90 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	Three cheers for ansuccessful Group buy!! HIP HIP HORRAY! HIP HIP HORRAY! HIP HIP HORRAY! Thanks Liam!! I hope all is well soon. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 31st, 2004, 02:37 AM	#91 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	2bob - I did it!! Very simple - lift the bonnet, at the top of your bumper there is a hole above the indicators. look in - there is a light grey cluster with like 2 flat bits protruding horizontally. Put your hand in and twist them anti-clockwise - you will hear a reasonable click noise - this is when the unit is free. Pull the unit out and change globes. Dont touch the globes with your hands - as the oil on your skin will make them blow quicker. (apparantly - anybody have an explanation?) Replace the unit and have a bit of a flash!! Thanks for the offer Kev, just needed the daylight to work it out.... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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Aug 30th, 2004, 09:20 AM	#83 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I haven't fitted mine yet. Thanks Liam ,got mine tonight -will fit tomorrow. Thanks once again .

Aug 30th, 2004, 10:08 AM	#84 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Got mine today. Havn't had chance to fit them yet - gotta get my into gear and get the driving light bulbs replaced now! I take it they are the same as any other "special" globe - you shouldn't touch them with your fingers (due to oil etc?)??

Aug 30th, 2004, 10:24 AM	#86 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS Got mine - havent put them in yet - Im a bit simple to put them in - might have to call the dealer Todd Todd,maybe we can have a post from a member that has done it -to help us non mechanical ones !!!

Aug 30th, 2004, 10:34 AM	#87 (permalink)
Indi_booze MINI 2 Boozer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 156 Offline	its really easy bob , lift the bonnet ,inside the bumper is the light holders,just turn them to remove them,change the bulbs, put back in , then have a flash

Aug 30th, 2004, 10:40 AM	#88 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	If you get stuck Todd I'm happy to help you out.

Aug 31st, 2004, 04:40 AM	#92 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	Told you it was a doddle Todd. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 31st, 2004, 04:46 AM	#93 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	You said I was a doodle if i couldnt put them in LOL They look great!! Shame all of you who didnt get them missed out!! Now I need to upgrade my parkers... next group buy??? Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Aug 31st, 2004, 07:14 AM	#94 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Todd, If my recollection is correct... when you buy a set of Phillips Blue Vision Globes for the headlights ($59RRP) I think you also get a set of Blue Vision Parkers which should match the indicators. for colour effect. Again... let me clarify.. I think... not 100% Sure Dan

Aug 31st, 2004, 07:24 AM	#95 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS Now I need to upgrade my parkers... next group buy??? Watch this space ... although seeing as parker are prolly quite comfortably under $20 it may not be worth the hassle. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 31st, 2004, 11:09 AM	#96 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS 2bob - I did it!! Very simple - lift the bonnet, at the top of your bumper there is a hole above the indicators. look in - there is a light grey cluster with like 2 flat bits protruding horizontally. Put your hand in and twist them anti-clockwise - you will hear a reasonable click noise - this is when the unit is free. Pull the unit out and change globes. Dont touch the globes with your hands - as the oil on your skin will make them blow quicker. (apparantly - anybody have an explanation?) Replace the unit and have a bit of a flash!! Thanks for the offer Kev, just needed the daylight to work it out.... Todd Thanks Todd -appreciate the advice

Sep 1st, 2004, 01:01 AM	#97 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Hey guys, I just received my bulbs... can't wait to install them into the car. Liam, thanks for organising. Dan

Sep 8th, 2004, 08:10 AM	#98 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Just installed mine - they're a much more "burnt" colour than the other indicators (side, back) - but looks a lot better than the "Fryed Egg"

Sep 8th, 2004, 10:04 AM	#99 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 3,772 Offline	don't know how much of an effect skin oils would have on the indicators, but certainly with the headlight globes (much hotter) the oil makes hot spots on the glass which causes it to fail. as for the parkers, I got some Narva Arctic Blue parkers the other day.... took 'em out again 5 minutes later, they looked C R A P when they were turned off, you could see the blue in there. I've ordered some white LED parkers from a site in the UK: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501led.htm when they arrive I'll let you know how they go. (and yes, if I'd been a bit more organized and not in so much of a hurry I would have asked if anyone else wanted some.... shipping's free though)

Sep 8th, 2004, 11:48 AM	#100 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD don't know how much of an effect skin oils would have on the indicators, but certainly with the headlight globes (much hotter) the oil makes hot spots on the glass which causes it to fail. as for the parkers, I got some Narva Arctic Blue parkers the other day.... took 'em out again 5 minutes later, they looked C R A P when they were turned off, you could see the blue in there. I've ordered some white LED parkers from a site in the UK: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501led.htm when they arrive I'll let you know how they go. (and yes, if I'd been a bit more organized and not in so much of a hurry I would have asked if anyone else wanted some.... shipping's free though) Hey Micky, there's a guy in Sydney named Malcolm who supplies LED replacements, talk to Jan Small from VMCI - I've lost his business card. He said that with the side markers you will need to replace the indicator flash unit as the LEDs don't provide enough resistance (anyone detect that I'm out of my depth here?) and will make the indicators flash at a different rate. I would have thought that a simple jumped resistor on each globe would solve that. I'm expecting that this information and perhaps replacement unit would be provided/offered by your supplier. Now that BMWs are being shipped with LED stoplights, maybe they also have LED indicators etc?

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