I learn something new every day! Whilst looking through eBay Z32 items (like you do) I came across some chromium bulbs for the side repeaters. They wanted £2.99 for a pair plus £1.89 postage.

 

I had never heard of them before and thought they were a very good idea as in daylight the normal orange bulbs do show through the clear glass when not lit and partly spoil the effect of having the clear glass. Being what I am, a tight sod, I decided to have a look around town today to see if I could avoid paying the postage.

 

My first port of call was Halfords!! That was a mistake, as usual. None on show and I soon got fed up of waiting to be served after being given the brush off by the fifth 'assistant' who was sauntering by. I then made my way to our local Motorists Discount Centre where I found two guys stood behind the counter just dying to serve someone.

 

They had the side repeater version in stock for £2.50 a pair......Hooray......they also had the front 21W bulbs in stock for £2.95 per pair.......Whooooopee :hyper:

 

So, if anyone fancies using these chromium bulbs, you know where to get them..............what a super day, I LOVE a bargain.

 

Dave

And here is me thinking I'm so clever to find chromium bulbs at a good price!!

 

Well, I got around to fitting them today and the side repeaters went without a hitch, but the front indicators........that's a different story.

 

I removed the front light assembly o.k. and expected to find an orange bulb fitted but no it was a clear bulb, the colour was provided by an orange screen that surrounded the bulb inside the assembly. "No problem" I thought "I'll have to take the assembly apart and remove the screen". Easier said than done, although it looked as though the assembly was only clicked together it also appears to be GLUED!!

 

Does anyone have any ideas how I can overcome this?

 

Dave

And here is me thinking I'm so clever to find chromium bulbs at a good price!!

 

Well, I got around to fitting them today and the side repeaters went without a hitch, but the front indicators........that's a different story.

 

I removed the front light assembly o.k. and expected to find an orange bulb fitted but no it was a clear bulb, the colour was provided by an orange screen that surrounded the bulb inside the assembly. "No problem" I thought "I'll have to take the assembly apart and remove the screen". Easier said than done, although it looked as though the assembly was only clicked together it also appears to be GLUED!!

 

Does anyone have any ideas how I can overcome this?

 

Dave

hee hee, so you have,nt 99nd the rears then ;) you have to warm them up to separate and its a lot easier than the rear lights ill tell ya. ime allmost certain danny (forum trader) can get the crystal clears and the look more clear aswell

hee hee, so you have,nt 99nd the rears then ;) you have to warm them up to separate and its a lot easier than the rear lights ill tell ya. ime allmost certain danny (forum trader) can get the crystal clears and the look more clear aswell

 

Thanks znut, but how warm do you have to get them - is hot water enough? And what does the heat do, does it melt any glue, or soften the plastic or what? How do you know when it's hot enough?

 

If you could detail the procedure a bit more I'd be grateful :bow: I don't really want to destroy my lights if I can avoid it!

 

Dave

Thanks znut, but how warm do you have to get them - is hot water enough? And what does the heat do, does it melt any glue, or soften the plastic or what? How do you know when it's hot enough?

 

If you could detail the procedure a bit more I'd be grateful :bow: I don't really want to destroy my lights if I can avoid it!

 

Dave

the oven mate :x: start off with a very low setting and check them every 2 mins and they will just be tacky enough to pull apart ;)

 

 

 

 

please note: i take no responability for melted lights or her indoors killing ya for a oven full of burnt plastic. terms and conditions apply :rofl:

IIRC, there was a thread about this some time ago.

 

Apparently you melt the plastic with a soldering iron in a sort of "X" across the orange lens.

 

I do believe Funky Si did this mod last year.......

 

Richard :smw:

I did it the long way, heated the indicators up in the door of the oven (& used a hair dryer) & pulled the front cover off. This way can be dangerous, as the cover is very thin & will easily snap.

 

I clear a pair for my mate recently, I strongly recommend doing it this way. I just melted a hole into the orange screen (from the inside) with a soldering iron. Then you just use some long, needle nose pliers (with the little bent in them) and break the orange screen into little pieces that can be pulled out threw the hole… EASY!

 

http://www.z32.com/clears.htm

 

http://www.300zx-mods.co.uk/Front_Indicators.htm

Dont heat and seperate.....You just knock the inside out with a screwdriver through the hole, takes about 2 minutes !!

Hi legrath - Too late, I've just sent you a Paypal to buy yours off you!! Never mind, I'm sure they'll come in handy sometime. :headvswal

 

Dave