Silver Visions....

[Maz]

Just bought some and havnt got a clue how to fit them or anyone to do it for me

Rather than having to go and show myself up and ask at a garage I though I would do a bit of begging on here to see if there was anyone kind hearted enough in Warrington/surrounding area that would fit them for me please ???

Any help or advice would be very welcome

Thanks

Maz

 

[V1NNY]

very easy to fit, rear ones unscrew light unit from behind, unclip light holder from unit, couple of clips, then just twist until their out, front ones just locate holder and twist them out

 

[Aust1n]

its easy!.. im sure some1 will be ready and willing after seeing your photo a few weeks ago..

ive put my orange bulbs back in because Im hardcore...

 

[dk]

LOL, vinny, you obviously havent been near a 182 with them, they are VERY fiddly to do, you will lose loads of skin and want to slash your wrists by the end of it, not a lot of space down there because of all the aircon etc.

Plus if you drop one into the engine bay, oh dear, im sure someone will help though Mazza, im just a little too far away.

 

[cli0 172]

take them to a meet ?

 

[atomic_bog_roll]

I live near by in Wigan. If you have no joy in fitting them just give me a shout and Ill give you a hand.

 

[fUbAr]

try it with a Mk1 172

would be quicker to take the bumper off im sure.

 

[Day]

Ive lost skin on my arm

New clio will be impossible to change yourself!

 

[Rich0404]

sorry to hi-jack thread!
where is the best place the bulbs from?

 

[cli0 172]

powerbulbs.co.uk or sometimes get em on ebay m8

 

[Maz]

Lol very easy to fit... I am a woman didnt I mention

I am going to the NW meet next week so if anyone who is going there would be kind enough to help ???, if not I am prepared to travel a bit to get them fitted, not to Scotland though cli0 172, lol

I got my bulbs off e-bay with the help and guidance of cli0 172, thanks for your help again fella

Austin - thanks for the compliment (I think it was anyway ), I see your not offering to help me though , FPMSL

Can anyone also tell me how these will be different to the ones I have ?? only bought them cause someone said they wouldlook better.....

[Edited by Mazza on 15 September 2005 at 9:16am]

 

[telford_mike]

Honestlt its not too bad a job, the rears will take 5 minutes, fronts a bit longer because theyre awkward.

For really awkward you want to try doing the sidelight bulbs - thats the real killer.

 

[welsh172]

buy them from halfords and get a nice man there to fit en 4 free

 

[Phill1978]

Quote: Originally posted by Rich0404 on 15 September 2005

sorry to hi-jack thread!
where is the best place the bulbs from?

i got my silvervisions from ktec and my clear side repeaters from BBPT. thing is i dunno if i should fit the silvervisions ??? a.) because it seems like a reet faff and b.) it mite look worse ?

 

[The Big Yin]

Quote: Originally posted by meggerman on 15 September 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Rich0404 on 15 September 2005

sorry to hi-jack thread!
where is the best place the bulbs from?

i got my silvervisions from ktec and my clear side repeaters from BBPT. thing is i dunno if i should fit the silvervisions ??? a.) because it seems like a reet faff and b.) it mite look worse ?



Do it!!!! makes a world of differnece and its not really that hard unless you ave shovels for hands like me - get the wife to do it if you have

 

[Lee]

Ive got the hang of it now. I must have done it at least 5 times. I did rush getting them out of the 182 though and burnt my hand on the engine.

Id happily fit them for you. Im just a quick trip down the M6 I think.

 

[cli0 172]

If u do Lee ... mind ur camera fella

 

[Maz]

Quote: Originally posted by Lee on 15 September 2005

Ive got the hang of it now. I must have done it at least 5 times. I did rush getting them out of the 182 though and burnt my hand on the engine.

Id happily fit them for you. Im just a quick trip down the M6 I think.

Thanks Lee, that is really kind of u, where are u ??

Whats Cli0 172 going on about your camera ?? lol

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by cli0 172 on 15 September 2005
<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #407db6">If u do Lee ... mind ur camera fella


Now youve really lost me this time?

Im a bit of a drive really, but dont mind meeting halfway, provided I can get some petrol before the weekend. Im down the M6 in Cannock.

 

[Mondial172]

Its hard enough in a Cup. Must be a nightmare it a 172 or 182 with the A/C

 

[Phill1978]

do you have to take the lights out ?

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by meggerman on 15 September 2005
do you have to take the lights out ?


On the front you just take the rubber cover off the back. The hardest part is getting your arm down between the aircon pipes.

 

[Maz]

Can I ask some really dumb questions...

Do these flash clear ??

Are they legal ??

Will I have to change them back for MOT ??




[Edited by Mazza on 15 September 2005 at 7:18pm]

 

[Craig]

they flash orange still and they are legal and you dont need to change them back for the mot

 

[Bubbles]

Even i did mine!!! there easy

 

[Boz]

Theyre a bit like mirror sun glasses. Mirror finish on outside so look silver but they let light through from the inside and flash amber when lit up. If youve got some descent ones (phillips etc) theyll be fine for MOT etc Mazza.

 

[Maz]

Thanks peeps, and big thanks to Lee for offering to travel to meet me and fit them

Only one local offer...

 

[Rich0404]

Quote: Originally posted by cli0 172 on 15 September 2005
powerbulbs.co.uk or sometimes get em on ebay m8


ok cheers 4 the reply

 

[The Bear]

Dead easy to fit. Rears are easy as pie, fronts slightly awkward to get your hand round to fit them as you cant take the unit out like the rears.

Why not have a go first? Its all self explanatory when you try.

 

[Spammy]

She might break a nail

 

[Maz]

Quote: Originally posted by Spammy on 15 September 2005

She might break a nail

Got it in one mate...

I would love to know how to do it myself but:

a) I am totally stupid when it comes to anything like this, just manage to change a light bulb..

b) I dont want to burn myself or anything cause I dont know what I am doing.

and

c) well I wont go into that LOL

 

[cat171]

A two page thread on fitting silver vision bulbs
blimey !!!