SENNA1 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi guys, where should i look to find new twin headlights for my cavalier mk1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 There's headlamps on ebay.de just now. Double check about shipping tho! most sellers won't post items beyond Germany. GL Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi SENNA1, One thing to bear in mind is the twin headlight setup is not that good and a set of new old stock squares will be better especially if you upgrade the bulbs. I was looking to go down this route a while ago and was told of the down side of the twin setup was the poor light performance from them. HTH, Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guysat Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi Senna1 I have just obtained 2 new lights for my manta, it has taken me 9-months to achieve, you just have to keep checking eBay as they do keep appearing as people find old stock...! my first one I got lucky and paid £27, second was dearer @ £52. But I now have 2 nice new headlamps that look great. Good luck with the search, Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENNA1 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 There's headlamps on ebay.de just now. Double check about shipping tho! most sellers won't post items beyond Germany. GL Keith Thanks!I'll have a look then... Hi SENNA1, One thing to bear in mind is the twin headlight setup is not that good and a set of new old stock squares will be better especially if you upgrade the bulbs. I was looking to go down this route a while ago and was told of the down side of the twin setup was the poor light performance from them. HTH, Ta, Deano. Hi Deano. I already have the twins. But,there is corrosion around the bulb 'seats'. What i need is new lights.Not the housings. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENNA1 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Just checked.Nothing avail for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Anyone who cannot find 5 3/4" headlights is just not looking hard enough. You can buy these pretty much anywhere. Lights More lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaraver Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Anyone who cannot find 5 3/4" headlights is just not looking hard enough. You can buy these pretty much anywhere. Lights More lights I agree with snowy, purchased a set from the second link about a year ago with no problems. One thing to bear in mind is the twin headlight setup is not that good and a set of new old stock squares will be better especially if you upgrade the bulbs. I found the opposite to be true. I think the light is better from the twin set-up (especially with a hid kit fitted). Mind you tho, must be ten years since I drove a manta with the originals fitted so I may be a little biased(sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I went with these: LIGHTS Sure I paid about half that for them though! Fitted they look like this: Light output is superb, my lamps are relayed too which helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaraver Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I actually bought 4 of the outside type lights (the h4 hi/lo ones) so i now have 4 heads and 4 dips. Makes a bit of a difference alright. Just make sure to wire them properly with a relay otherwise you will keep melting your fuses. Found this out the hard way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I actually bought 4 of the outside type lights (the h4 hi/lo ones) so i now have 4 heads and 4 dips. Makes a bit of a difference alright. Just make sure to wire them properly with a relay otherwise you will keep melting your fuses. Found this out the hard way.... As you can see by my pic - this is exactly what I did too. On main beam it is stonking Unfortunately UK lighting regs don't allow all 4 dipped beams on at once so had to disable that feature I do run with 4 sidelights though - like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 If you want cheaper... cheap 5 3/4" lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENNA1 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks guys!But,the units that i'll buy,they must have the 3 brackets at the back for the attachment screws.So, i'll check them more carefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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