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what is it? an underbonnet lamp.

arthuy wrote: ↑

Mon May 21, 2018 6:24 pm

what is it? an underbonnet lamp.

Correct! Apparently all the cool kids have them (and have the recess in their bonnet cut out for them)

Rover fitted them from atleast the sixties, I used to get the comment that they were there to assist during the breakdowns

Where does it sit in the engine bay?

jifflemon wrote: ↑

Fri May 18, 2018 5:37 pm

So, a little teaser shot for you...

So, those components, weighed and measured into a pot, look like this:



Doesn't resemble this yet, does it?



That's right folks.... We're having some paint! Not the whole car before anyone starts to get excited! However, after much mocking at the mini meet, the rear bumper (or rather, it's replacement) needed to be dealt with.

So, back to that pot, lets give it a mix...



Looks a little better (apart from the light making it look awful!)

So, to the booth to find our recipients of the paint....



and away we go....



Not the best shot (its being taken through a glass door)



Now add some Laquer and it looks like this:





Then, it was allowed to dry and we set about fitting it - No pics of that really, as I've covered it already in previous posts.

Two things happened though whilst the bumper was off.

1) My friend added the talipipe to my exhaust. It's a standard exhaust (and thus, girlfriend friendly) but I do like something chunky to polish and give presence.

2) He polished my rear lights; Well, initially he just polished one to wind me up, but eventually did the second!

Final results:

looking goood !

Love all the bumper detail and pictures as I'm just about to do the same. Great looking back end! Exhaust trim finishes it off nicely. Added to shopping list.

Just in case you, or anyone is else is wondering, it's a 3.5" inch, double wall stainless steel, rolled in tip.

i'm liking the polished rear lenses . . .

Alan 480 wrote: ↑

Fri May 25, 2018 11:48 am

i'm liking the polished rear lenses . . .

literally took him 5 minutes..... He's one of those really annoying people that makes everything look simple!

Just showed SHMBO the pictures of your car.

"Ooooh, I love that blue, can I have one?"

You Paris blue owners and your pretty cars. Costing me a fortune!!

so, another temporary (semi-permanent) fix done today.

The centre vertical vent was, like most, a bit flappy.... easy to see why.



only one of the five clips remained in one peice.



Didn't even bother seeing if such a part was available, instead, I got my best blue peter on....



Yup, thats five cable ties cut short around the flap and then....



the remains of cable tie glue gunned and holding it all togther!

Looks terrible I know, but it actually works!

So more updates, this time coutesy of 89of480

89of480 wrote: ↑

Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pm

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1962573359 This is the link for the bulbs I’ve purchased, I got these ones because I’ve read about someone on here before that has the same bulbs, the last LED’s I tried stopped the pop ups from working but these ones are fine, I’m looking forward to trying them!

So, £8 seemed a small price to pay to not have my lenses and bulbholders melted...

Here they are:


Side by side view:



And done!



Yes, they're a little more blue than I'd like, but hey, works with the car!

The big positives to take away are:
1) Headlamps still work
2) Running lights won't melt

..but teh negatives are not legal for road use and you risk being pulled for all that blue light - lovely car though

Now that, Sir, is beginning to look very smart - although I still think I preferred the original unique finish on the bumper

I agree you might have a problem with the LEDs: it'll probably depend on how they look at night though.

As for the under bonnet lamp, I am envious! I had one on my first 480, and then fitted one to my second. Looked into doing the same on the Celebration to find the mounting area was no longer part of the structure . Forgot all about it then - must see if it's there on the GT!

Keep up the good work!

David

jifflemon wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:07 pm

So more updates, this time coutesy of 89of480

89of480 wrote: ↑

Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pm

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1962573359 This is the link for the bulbs I’ve purchased, I got these ones because I’ve read about someone on here before that has the same bulbs, the last LED’s I tried stopped the pop ups from working but these ones are fine, I’m looking forward to trying them!

So, £8 seemed a small price to pay to not have my lenses and bulbholders melted...

Yes, they're a little more blue than I'd like, but hey, works with the car!

The big positives to take away are:
1) Headlamps still work
2) Running lights won't melt

Hey, I’m glad you got them too and that you like them!
I was very pleased that they didn’t stop the headlamps running! And of course the best part is that they won’t destroy the irreplaceable lenses!

But are they really illegal? I wouldn’t say that they are super blue like those actually illegal ice blue side lamps you see some people with, I wouldn’t say they are any more blue than LED daytime lamps anyway to be fair, but they suit your car well!

And the paint is fantastic! I’m jealous and also very excited to get mine done!!

Sadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.

LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.

LED conversion bulbs are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.

R

triumphtoledo wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:50 pm

Sadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.

LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.

LED conversion lamps are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.

R

Good info. Is this correct for rear lights also (brake lights, numberplate etc.)?

zapcity wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:55 pm

triumphtoledo wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:50 pm

Sadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.

LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.

LED conversion lamps are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.

R

Good info. Is this correct for rear lights also (brake lights, numberplate etc.)?

That is a shame, but understandable, considering some of the abhorrent LEDS you normally see on people’s number plates; either stupidly blue or stupidly bright.

I would say yes, this is correct for rear lights too; I know Halfords have begun selling LED brake lights and other lamps, not 100% sure if they are E marked though

Yes. Conversion lamps are not for exterior lamp use at all. With Halfords and other retailers selling them, strictly speaking, they are breaking the law that is not being enforced, although you'll notice that there will be a warning saying "for off road use"

R