EFA Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 Anyone know of any small, clear lens, amber lamps which could be mounted in the shell of the hadlamps as side repeaters?? I seem to remember there was something like these on the Fireblade car which was on the March 2001 cover of LF?? Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 James Whiting knows about these. He mentioned it to me when I complained that the existing side repeaters on the front wings were not visible from the driving seat. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 Chris C has some Humber super Snipe ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 B....r off Aves! Actually I now have (as off last weekend) fitted some of the clear/amber bulb front indicators (lens = Land Rover part no.589284, bulbs, Halfords) and clear side repeater lenses/ orange festoon bulbs so there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 Just trying to draw you out. You've been a bit quiet lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmt1 Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 CHRIS where did you get the clear side repeater lamps and bulbs from ? cheers darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted December 1, 2001 Share Posted December 1, 2001 the ones on the fireblade were not e marked when I last asked Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick VVC Posted December 2, 2001 Share Posted December 2, 2001 Does anybody know if the repeater lamps on the wings are a legal requirement? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted December 2, 2001 Author Share Posted December 2, 2001 Absolutely side repeaters are a legal requirement. Seems you can get through an MOT with them on the sides of the car. Not sure if SVA would accept that or if they want them on the front wings.... Anyone have the DOT directive on this?? Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted December 2, 2001 Share Posted December 2, 2001 Are we talking Indicators here ? If so you can get clear ones which will go in the side of the body from Halfords. you just need to cut a 20mm dia hole in the side of the engine bay. Look at http://willfly.wainsworld.net/Images/willfly_at_motorpark_gone.jpg for similar type thing. These indicators have been through SVA so must be legal. See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK WARREN Posted December 2, 2001 Share Posted December 2, 2001 Arnie, Morgan cars have a v.small flat repeater on their wing side. http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/build/build14.htm I wondered why Caterham didn't use one like it , it is the smallest ( lightest ! ) one that I have seen. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted December 2, 2001 Share Posted December 2, 2001 Darren. Well as soon as I thought about the idea of clear type side repeatersI knew I had seen some but couldn't think where idea.gif Then it came to mind. Caravan (yes, that's right!!!) front running lights!!!!thumbsup.gif Most camping/caravan shops have 'em. They are very much like the std. orange issue from Caterham (ie. Ausin Maxi, Lotus Esprit) etc.They are sold as an accessory for caravans and trailers. To get the clear festoon bulb the right colour I started with the headlight paint as used to be used for continental travel. It was OK, but not really orange enough. I ended up using orange 'ripstop' repair tape (as used on kites, sails & the like).Perfect! It's self adhesive, & one layer around the bulb is fine. I thought the heat build up may be a problem , but as the bulb is not constantly on (remember, even in use its 'on-off-on-off') it hasn't affected the adhesive. cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank martin Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 try having a look in you local Fiat showrooms The BARCHETTA side repeaters may be what you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 Mine are Ford transit, but the whole Ford fleet uses similar ones, the Mondeo ones are larger, the Focus are triangular, unfortunately they're all orange, go to Halfords or Demon Thieves for clear or other colours. In case Alex missed it, yes thay will pass the SVA, Geoff at Gillingham didn't even comment on them and other cars have passed since with the same indicators fitted. See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 I fitted some some clear side-repeaters that I found in Halfords (auto-art??) they have all the necessary eu approval stamps on them, and passed the SVA without issue. They can be seen in this picture Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 I have just fitted side repeaters from a new type vauxhall Corsa thumbsup.gif they come in clear or amber (Depending which year you ask for) and look great. Arnie, for a headlight repeater try the repeaters off a Seat Ibiza 45. Edited by - Tony J on 3 Dec 2001 09:30:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Try M&P motorcycle acc's They have a huge catalogue stuffed with bits u can use on a Seven Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 7, 2002 Author Share Posted January 7, 2002 Aftermarket clear Fiat Coupe lenses are sold by DT for about £20. About 25mm dia round and E marked. Magic! Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmt1 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 hello chris, can you confirm that the clear type side repeaters you replaced are fitted to the cycle wings still! also do you have a phone number where they can be purchased as i,m having trouble locating some. cheers. daz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp7 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Hi everyone, i've used clear front indicators for the past two years from a mini. they are quite cheap and the bulbs are readily available, cost around a fiver a set. As far as side repeaters go, Chris Clark obviously has a short memory as to where his idea came from. I told him about clear lenses 3 months ago.( 12th oct to be precisesmile.gif) I've been looking around for something suitable for a year or so. So far the best i've found have been made by LEP, which is incidentaly the same company that make the standard amber repeaters, they are available through caravan places. The lenses are a little tricker. If you are lucky enough to go to the US or Canada, they are available at places like Canadian Tyre. Alternatively i initially painted the lense with modelling paint. Tamiya do a clear amber colour which is ideal, and in a years use hasn't burnt off. Hope this is some help Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp7 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 With respect to my comments above, i forgot to add that i have flared wings. Because of the double curvature of the wing and the need for the wing stay bolt it is quite hard to find a lamp that is of the right shape. If you have cycle wings i agree with the other posts above, get yourselves down to Halfords and mount one of there's on the side panelling Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 7, 2002 Author Share Posted January 7, 2002 Andy. You may not be aware but Chris is actually an Android. His entire memory can be wiped in 70 nanoseconds. 3 months is asking rather a lot. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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