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Post by Jens Munk on Aug 5, 2017 14:06:35 GMT
The Lucas 54522163 fog lamps for the P5B have been obsolete for many years and eventually if not already we will run out of used lamps/bulbs. Has anybody found an alternative?
Thanks.
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Post by Simon H on Aug 5, 2017 21:44:25 GMT
Some MOT testers can get fussy about lights that don't work. I changed the (blown) sealed beam fogs for a pair of NOS Wipac H1 bulb driving lights. They only ever light up at MOT test time. I have no idea if they are 'aimed' correctly  |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Aug 6, 2017 5:47:21 GMT
?This topic has been covered several times see Search. There are alternatives eg the standard 5" sealed beam used on 4 headlight systems of the 60-80's eg Ford Capris can be modified?
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Post by Warwick on Aug 6, 2017 8:14:58 GMT
Does anyone actually switch them on? ... Where have you been, Richard? Haven't you noticed that these days, if your car is fitted with 'foglights', you drive around with them permanently on; even in broad daylight. |
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Post by lagain on Aug 6, 2017 19:38:55 GMT
Does anyone actually switch them on? ... Where have you been, Richard? Haven't you noticed that these days, if your car is fitted with 'foglights', you drive around with them permanently on; even in broad daylight. I have to admit that I tend to use them in Scotland as driving lamps ! Hopefully it makes me more visible on fairly empty roads and it must make the Rover look even more cool  I did adjust the beam so that there is no chance of dazzle |
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Post by ozriderp5 on Aug 6, 2017 20:40:35 GMT
Some MOT testers can get fussy about lights that don't work. I changed the (blown) sealed beam fogs for a pair of NOS Wipac H1 bulb driving lights. They only ever light up at MOT test time. I have no idea if they are 'aimed' correctly fog lamps are not mentioned in the MOT manual so are not part of the test. The only circumstances I can see them being a problem would be if the tester considered that they presented a danger to other road users, ie glass broken/jagged or hanging off  Probably different over there but here, if they are fitted they must work. I sold a vehicle (4x4) recently that had spotlights fitted that didn't work, testor failed the car until the lights were fixed or removed. |
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Post by Jens Munk on Aug 8, 2017 7:35:50 GMT
Same here in Denmark. If optional devices like fog lights, extra headlights and passenger side rear view mirrors (optional on old cars - mandatory on newer) are fitted, they must work and be spotless. I have received MOT fails on both on other cars. Probably different over there but here, if they are fitted they must work. I sold a vehicle (4x4) recently that had spotlights fitted that didn't work, testor failed the car until the lights were fixed or removed. |
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Post by Jens Munk on Aug 8, 2017 7:41:51 GMT
Not really, as I don't use the Rover in the salty winter time and we don't typically have much fog the rest of the year. It's for my own sense of perfection and eventually MOT, which we have every eights year for cars registered as classic cars (older than 35 years) Does anyone actually switch them on? ... |
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Post by ozriderp5 on Aug 8, 2017 9:54:14 GMT
Does anyone actually switch them on? ... Where have you been, Richard? Haven't you noticed that these days, if your car is fitted with 'foglights', you drive around with them permanently on; even in broad daylight. I drive down the Geelong Bacchus Marsh road everyday, 70 klms of narrow badly repaired road. I always have my 'foglights' on, so the morons overtaking coming the other way can see me.  Mind you, 2 fatalities in as many months, if they can't see a semi coming what hope have I got with foglights? |
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