Reading lights - Page 3

danielg1980 · Dec 31st, 2012, 16:00

I think I'll leave the vanity mirrors till last as I read on here someone broke the glass when re fitting and I almost never use them. But I'm sure once I've done the rest I won't be able to resist, lol.

Going to order the rest of the interior lights next then the side lights, are they W5W wedge type?

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 16:15

If they are the same as my 05, they are T10 for the side lights i think? Have ordered BA15s led's for my reverse lights too!

danielg1980 · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:03

Are T10 and W5W the same thing? I've been thinking about these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CANBUS-Socke...I1RK225HJHRHEG

might be a bit long but they do shorter ones as well, what do you think?

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:15

Yes they look like the right ones. I have ordered these ones for my side lights http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905156402...84.m1497.l2649 Just awaiting arrival.

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:18

Have ordered these for my reverse lights too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3604975400...84.m1497.l2649 Hopefully be delivered by end of the week too!

danielg1980 · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by x DTR x

Yes they look like the right ones. I have ordered these ones for my side lights http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905156402...84.m1497.l2649 Just awaiting arrival.

Cheers, only a few pounds so not to bad if I've got it wrong.

Thanks, how about some pics of your progress?

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:30

So far, only done front reading, rear passenger (white) & luggage compartment in blue. Although the luggage compartment looks pretty cool in blue, it's quite dark and may change to white! Will try and take some pics but will definitely do some when everything complete!

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 17:44

I don't know if it's because my front reading lights are the festoon type but i have noticed that the light doesn't totally fill the lenses? I mean it only shines through a small square of the lens rather than the whole lens be lit up. Sorry if that sounds confusing??

ian7675 · Dec 31st, 2012, 19:52

So you're doing your exterior lights too? Let me know how they look as I'm interested in this.

x DTR x · Dec 31st, 2012, 20:53

I have nightbreakers as my main and dipped beams, the side light bulbs are a bit dim so thought i would see what led's are like, also, thought i would try the reverse lights as someone on here has said they are very effective? Will try and do some pics when complete, maybe about a week as waiting for the bulbs to arrive!

Dec 31st, 2012, 16:15	#22
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	If they are the same as my 05, they are T10 for the side lights i think? Have ordered BA15s led's for my reverse lights too! __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 31st, 2012, 17:15	#24
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Yes they look like the right ones. I have ordered these ones for my side lights http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905156402...84.m1497.l2649 Just awaiting arrival. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 31st, 2012, 17:18	#25
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Have ordered these for my reverse lights too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3604975400...84.m1497.l2649 Hopefully be delivered by end of the week too! __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 31st, 2012, 17:30	#27
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	So far, only done front reading, rear passenger (white) & luggage compartment in blue. Although the luggage compartment looks pretty cool in blue, it's quite dark and may change to white! Will try and take some pics but will definitely do some when everything complete! __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 31st, 2012, 17:44	#28
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	I don't know if it's because my front reading lights are the festoon type but i have noticed that the light doesn't totally fill the lenses? I mean it only shines through a small square of the lens rather than the whole lens be lit up. Sorry if that sounds confusing?? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 31st, 2012, 16:00	#21
danielg1980 Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 11:24 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Croydon	I think I'll leave the vanity mirrors till last as I read on here someone broke the glass when re fitting and I almost never use them. But I'm sure once I've done the rest I won't be able to resist, lol. Going to order the rest of the interior lights next then the side lights, are they W5W wedge type?

Dec 31st, 2012, 17:03	#23
danielg1980 Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 11:24 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Croydon	Are T10 and W5W the same thing? I've been thinking about these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/CANBUS-Socke...I1RK225HJHRHEG might be a bit long but they do shorter ones as well, what do you think?

Dec 31st, 2012, 19:52	#29
ian7675 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2013 21:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gloucester	So you're doing your exterior lights too? Let me know how they look as I'm interested in this.

Dec 31st, 2012, 20:53	#30
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	I have nightbreakers as my main and dipped beams, the side light bulbs are a bit dim so thought i would see what led's are like, also, thought i would try the reverse lights as someone on here has said they are very effective? Will try and do some pics when complete, maybe about a week as waiting for the bulbs to arrive! __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

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