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Josh 12th May 2010 08:55 PM

Headlamps - 7" or smaller?
 
Hi

I've been looking at headlamps and I'm not really a fan of the 7" after seeing them on some 7's at Stoneleigh. Does the IVA allow for smaller diameter lights (can't find anything in the manual about it :confused: ) ?? I'm looking at these 5 3/4" lamps - http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/complete-...ac4-1654-p.asp

Will they be OK?

cheers
Josh

Bonzo 12th May 2010 09:02 PM

They look to be WIPAC headlamps & according to CBS they are standard Caterham lights.

Should be fine for IVA :)

Josh 12th May 2010 10:16 PM

Good stuff :)

I'll be making my headlamp support brackets tomorrow then. How far out have people put their 'lamps from the chassis? ie how long shall I make my supports?!:p

I think I red somewhere that the headlamps must be no more than 400mm from the outer edge of the car??

Cheers
Josh

gingea1pom 12th May 2010 10:23 PM

Josh,

You could try this thread.

Cheers Ginge

spud69 12th May 2010 11:34 PM

I agree with you Josh, 5 3/4" lights looks much more in proportion with the car and are fine for IVA. Yes they need to be within 400mm of the outer edge of the car.

AndyH.....;)

twinturbo 13th May 2010 06:25 AM

I got cheapie 7's from bolt on bits, brief review on my website. My intention is to swap for something more pleasing after the IVA.

I may donate my lamps to the Club for IVA passing loans ;) once i am over that hurdle.

TT

Josh 13th May 2010 08:38 PM

Those lights from CBS are very nice but the price is a bit silly... I think I'll go with bolt on bits too TT - these... http://www.boltonbits.net/black-headlamps-p-73.html - still IVA OK?

Josh

PS. How are people feeding the wires into the car? I'm thinking I'll drill an outlet hole on the headlamp support and bring the wires into the car via a small grommet, to save weakening the chassis rail with a couple of holes?

twinturbo 13th May 2010 08:44 PM

Can't see them being an issue.

TT

Tilly819 14th May 2010 01:18 PM

i used 4 inch dominators had to modifigh them to kick up left but part from that they were fine

tilly

carlknight1982 18th May 2010 08:03 PM

Im using Dax Rush headlights, I just prefer the look of em to the round ones.


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