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charlotte
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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 20, 2018 23:44:58 GMT

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Post by charlotte on Nov 20, 2018 23:44:58 GMT

So one of my headlights has blown and sealed beams are just so Cal Look Veedub. Also, I want to see....

I'm sure I could find a replacement for less than 39.99 if I tried, but really, I want to see.....

I could go for these....and I kinda like the angel eye thing if I'm honest.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Halogen-Angel-Eye-Headlights-for-Mazda-MX5-Eunos-Headlamps-H4-LED-upgrade-parts/171015204730?fits=Model%3AMX-5&epid=26004054102&hash=item27d14cef7a:g:ww0AAOSwDvVa6thB:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true

I could go for these

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Headlamp-Units-7-Halogen-Mazda-MX5-Mk1-Headlights-Bulbs-MX-5-Lamp-Conversion/252315630205?fits=Model%3AMX-5&hash=item3abf2efa7d:g:6hsAAOSwvgdW4YWV:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true

I could also swap out the H4s for LEDs but I'm not convinced that this is necessarily the best for me or other road users.

I will MOT at somewhere "sympathetic" to older cars but I'm not into douchebaggery. Does anyone have experience or opinions on these or other options?

wannabe
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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 21, 2018 0:45:54 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Nov 21, 2018 0:45:54 GMT

I am loving the LED 'Trucklite' copies I installed:
mighty5s.com/thread/317/headlights-review-fitment-guide-trucklites

They were not that cheap but there is a plethora of options from various Chinese sellers on Amazon / ebay / Alibaba / etc., and the ones I bought have (after replacing one under warranty shortly after purchase) lasted since installation, so over two and a half years to date.

They are crazy-bright compared to a 'standard' H4+reflector setup, but I've never been flashed by oncoming traffic because the dipped beam cut-off line is relatively sharp, even if it is 'undefined' when compared to the laser-sharp horizontal cut-off line you get with OEM kit on new cars. The dipped beam is also super-wide, so ideal for country road driving at night because you can actually see the apex of the corner that you're turning into as you're next to it, rather than only seeing the hedge/field/tree in front of you and having to steer into a dark patch.

The main beam is epically bright - I've flashed morons sitting in lane two on the motorway to 'invite' them back into the driving lane after they've overtaken me

and at night some of them have braked because they seemingly think it is a speed camera flash lol.

My MOT chap said that they should be an MOT fail next time round because they don't have that sharp cut-off line, so I definitely won't swap them for the test and put them back in again afterwards...

EDIT: My pictures have disappeared

but there are others in the thread!

Last Edit: Nov 21, 2018 2:04:48 GMT by wannabe

charlotte
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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 21, 2018 17:46:23 GMT wannabe likes this

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Post by charlotte on Nov 21, 2018 17:46:23 GMT

I've opted for the ones with a fancy new reflector thing because they come with lamps and I'm cheap and no angel eyes because also cheap (and it's a splice connection that is unnecessary and a potential cause of problems). Anything will be better than the candles in cake tins I have now! Will try and get comparison photo up

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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 21, 2018 19:05:00 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Nov 21, 2018 19:05:00 GMT

Nov 21, 2018 17:46:23 GMT charlotte said:

Cool, will look forward to it!

Anything has to be better than the OEM glowworms in marmalade jars lol

charlotte
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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 24, 2018 14:58:06 GMT

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Post by charlotte on Nov 24, 2018 14:58:06 GMT

Tits on a stick!

So, the bottom baby set screw that needs loosening so that the carrier can slide off is rusted to hell and obvs I've destroyed wthat remained of the screwhead because I don't own JIS drivers and outright refuse to buy any more tools...

What is the least intrusive way of shifting it? I'm resigned to getting mole grips and a new screw (any idea what size? M3.5 maybe??) but there is no space to get the tools in without loosening/removing the entire flippy up mechanism as I can see. Also, seriously, does anyone know the size because I'm not fluent in JIS and it's a headlight on a daily driver in winter!

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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 25, 2018 0:19:37 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Nov 25, 2018 0:19:37 GMT

Nov 24, 2018 14:58:06 GMT charlotte said:

I think you may be requiring some or all of these... lol

www.mx5parts.co.uk/headlamp-retaining-mk1-p-915.html

www.mx5parts.co.uk/headlamp-retaining-screw-mazda-mk1-p-903.html

www.mx5parts.co.uk/headlamp-levelling-adjuster-screw-mk1-p-3967.html

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Eunos sealed beam replacements Nov 25, 2018 16:11:35 GMT

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Post by charlotte on Nov 25, 2018 16:11:35 GMT

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Ye of little faith! I've got a screw in for now, I think it's a little corear canoe threaded but it's tight and means I have lights. Admittedly ones that don't match the sidelights, but lights nonetheless! I'll find some cool white sidelights and probably go LED for these.

The way to do this is to remove the top cover of the pop up housing, loosen the bolts into the tilt mechanism and then tie (you can see the blue cable ties) to hold solid. Also, I wish I knew where my needlenosed visegrips were.

Last Edit: Nov 25, 2018 16:13:49 GMT by charlotte

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