Andrew Willcox Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just bought some clear rear light lenses for Caterham but struggling to find bulbs...Amber indicator bulbs from Halford have location pins at funny angles (not 180deg), same with Red stop and tail.i see they have indicator bulbs on Caterham Parts - but not brake lights.can anyone point me in the right direction here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 1, 2018 Member Share Posted July 1, 2018 Do you want to stick with incandescent lamps or are you interested in LEDs?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Willcox Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 I was going to stick with standard bulbs... assume LEDs will be a bit costly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Give Duncan a call at www.classiccarleds.co.uk. car leds in bristol. He has a full range had mine for over a year. All good inc H4 headlight bulbs. ☺☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 1, 2018 Member Share Posted July 1, 2018 Edited: Crossed with #4. SNAP!If you want to check prices of LED lamps (as opposed to new units) Members seem pleased with both the products and service from Classic Car LEDs. NB a new indicator relay might be needed.JonathanPS: Has anyone ever calculated the payback time on the petrol saved? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Red incandescent bulbs are useless with clear lenses. No one can see them unless its dark, even then they are pink at best. Ypu won't go wrong with LEDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Willcox Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Guys,Thanks form the advise here... way forward looks to be LED.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Whatever you fit you will no longer haver 'E' marked rear lights and that an easy get out if your unlucky enough to be rear ended.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 LEDSRed Philips Sku# 2357RAmber Philips Sku# 1156A Not that expensive I got the form my local Auto Parts Store but failing that Amazon is always a good sourceYou will need a resistor for both indicators but they are cheap just Google led resistor or LED rapid flashing Amazon has them as wellSimple to splice those in, the two wires from the resistor tap into the + an - of the indicator 5 min job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Jones Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Alternatively, go to your nearest Hobby craft store and buy some red paint for glass, £6.99 and paint the bulbs, I've been through 2 mots since doing it and all fine, no decay of the paint or lack of brightness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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