NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 1, 2008 Hello All, I've finally got my self a set of morrete's and now I need some indicators to go in the bumper or the valance.....not sure which yet Ive seen some Side Repeaters for the BMW E30 which look pretty good to fit into the bumper under the red strip just need to get some opinion's. Also my other worry is if I get smoked lense's so that they blend in will the orage bulb be visible through it / will it pass the mot?? This is the E30 Side repeater : http://www.motorforce.co.uk/product.php?ca...amp;prodId=0099 Clear Lense http://www.linwar.com/e30_163_13702S_21.html Smoked Suggestion\comments please Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc t 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Those lights take a 5watt bulb. This means the lights will flash a lot faster. I used mk2 golf front flashers with the 21watt bulb to keep the same speed flash. I also had smoked lenses and couldn't see the orange bulb. On my other 205 I used clear lenses. To hide the bulb you could buy the chrome bulbs or very lightly (Note, very lightly or you won't see it flash) spray an orange bulb silver. Been in my BMW like this for a few years and still fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 1, 2008 Can you not change the bulbs in the E30 one's?? I never thought of that to be quite honest, cheers for the heads up Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tri_longer 25 Posted September 1, 2008 I have bought some MKII Golf ones to fit to mine, just curious how you have gone about monuting them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) I have bought some MKII Golf ones to fit to mine, just curious how you have gone about monuting them. From the pictures I have of marc t car (thanks) it looks like he's cut the size for the bulb mounting and then put 2 screws either side...here's a pic On another note, in this picture of Ed's old car i'm sure there the E30 one's?? Cheers Neil Edited September 1, 2008 by NeilGTi85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) I cant seem to find a 21W bulb to fit the E30 Side Indicator......due to the fact that they are the push in type. Need some more suggestion's people!! Dont really want to use the Golf one's but might have to.... Neil Edit : Found these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMBER-CAPLESS-INDICA...id=p3286.c0.m14 Just not sure if they will fit Going to the breakers to get a tester....... Edited September 1, 2008 by NeilGTi85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arahan 4 Posted September 1, 2008 Suggestions? How about wiring the indicators up into the front driving lamps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 1, 2008 Suggestions? How about wiring the indicators up into the front driving lamps... Umm.....That could be an idea...I wonder what wattage the driving lamps are? I've currently got the original valance but am going to get a St topez one made.... Cheers For the idea, Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tri_longer 25 Posted September 2, 2008 That is a good idea, though might be worth checking with VOSA to see what the minimum height needs to be for indicators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul_portsmouth 3 Posted September 2, 2008 use a bulb holder like the std side light and have them in the inner or outer morette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 2, 2008 use a bulb holder like the std side light and have them in the inner or outer morette I intend to use the inner lights as cold air feed's. Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,622 Posted September 2, 2008 just use the 5w bulb and a resistor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc t 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Could you not mount small lamps (like the golf or mini) behind the lower grill. Not sure how close to the edge the MOT requires them but they are on the inside of the lamps on the 206 so they are quite far in. As also mentioned I thought about it on my old car, drilling the driving lamps to take one of those silver bulbs that flashes orange. If you want to keep lower fog/driving type lamps, what about having a slim light (sure I've seen them half thickness to the oe lamps) then adding a golf clear lenesed above it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 2, 2008 Could you not mount small lamps (like the golf or mini) behind the lower grill. Not sure how close to the edge the MOT requires them but they are on the inside of the lamps on the 206 so they are quite far in. As also mentioned I thought about it on my old car, drilling the driving lamps to take one of those silver bulbs that flashes orange. If you want to keep lower fog/driving type lamps, what about having a slim light (sure I've seen them half thickness to the oe lamps) then adding a golf clear lenesed above it? I am tempted to use the driving lamps as indicators....but would prefer not to. Youre other suggestion about halfing the lights got me thinking about replacing the morrete light with one from a newcar with the main light and indicator in one, to be honest though I think it would look abit pony I really want to know how this guy has done this (see Picture) as they are the BMW E30 side lights, I though about using the reflective and the originall indicator bulb and somehow fix them in the bumper behind the E30 lense but im not sure if it will fit/work. Welshpug -"just use the 5w bulb and a resistor?" I dont think it would be bright enough to see. Cheers All, Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted September 2, 2008 Ive got some smoked Golf mk1's which are smaller than mk2, and are a nice fit on the bumper. dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmsy19 3 Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) I really want to know how this guy has done this (see Picture) as they are the BMW E30 side lights, I though about using the reflective and the originall indicator bulb and somehow fix them in the bumper behind the E30 lense but im not sure if it will fit/work. Neil Hi Neil used to see this car every day when ity was 2 mins from my house and yes it they are the E30 front indicators iirc. Edd sold the car a while back but i think its now owned by someone else on here but its lost its St topez front valance. im sure he will know whats what Edited September 2, 2008 by timmsy19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
