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| posted on 12/3/04 at 05:36 PM |
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Run the German Ebay text through translator & this is what it says,
Description of the salesmen is responsible for the offer, in particular title and description. New one, super small Streetfighter Custom dual
headlight with TUEV/E test characters, black Metall(Alu)gehaeuse and blue or clear, genuine glass. The mass in width x height of x depth Headlight
oval blue: 150 x 60 x 74 Headlight oval clearly: 150 x 60 x 74 Headlight angularly blue: 150 x 54 x 74 Headlight angularly clearly: 150 x 54 x 74
(angular/blue with closed housing: 150 x 50 x 68 in the other auction). In the scope of supply Anbaumaterial(Haltebuegel and set of cables are
contained), shining means 1x H3 55W for Abblend(Nebel)licht and 1x H3 55W for high beam. The version please select and/or inquire or after auction
end, wished in each case, indicate. When desired is additionally also different H3-Leuchtmittel(Hochwatt, yellow or bluish) possible insured postage
6.70?, also with acceptance of several, ebay naturally I pay
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Hellfire
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| posted on 12/3/04 at 10:24 PM |
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GTS Lights
the 4" lights from GTS will not pass the SVA test. The lights emit a flat topped beam pattern when on dip, and headlight shows to the right....
a lá Euro style. Darren does give a 'small' get out clause, NOT SVA PROVEN, but we got them and took a gamble... we are in the process of
buying new ones. Needless to say we could replace them if we so wish for the first 3 years!
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Mk-Ninja
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| posted on 12/3/04 at 10:32 PM |
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Well the time has come. Ive got to get something so hope theres something at Stafford that will do, even if its just for the SVA.
I'm sure I've got one, just don't know where I've put it
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ned
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| posted on 15/3/04 at 10:16 AM |
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I bought the small lights at stafford, pic up soon. I asked the guy about the beam pattern to the left for dipped and he guaranteed it'd be ok
for sva as the dip bit is in the bulb, not just the lense. he connected the light up and shone it on the ceiling, you could defo see the change of
angle on the dip beam.
and i got a bargain cash price  Premier wiring were very helpful, and just down the road from the house I'm buying
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Steve @ sVc
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 04:17 PM |
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When looking at the headlight lens always see if there is an arrow pointing to the left when looking from the back of the lens, this shows the lens
will dip to the left. If there is no arrow, it dips to the right. Some lenses, like the Hella 90mm dip type have an adjustment so you can get them
to dip to the left or the right. Here you will have an arrow with points at both ends.
European spec lenses for cars ALL should have a "kick up" (at the furthest left point of the dip beam for the UK) as follows:
Characteristics a. an asymmetric dipped beam pattern with · a distinctive horizontal cut-off on the right, and · a 15 degree wedge of light above the
horizontal (the ‘Kick up' towards the left.
The dip is caused by the positioning of the bulb AND an asymmetrical lens pattern.
I have seen no main beam & dipped "aftermarket" lens yet that has passed "E" testing with a plain, unpatterned lens. We
have been working with one manufacturer for some time, but can't get it through the tests.
The lens should have an E mark, the number following being the country code where it was tested, E1 for instance is Germany - E11 the UK. The
following 2 numbers specify luminous intensity. All our lenses are marked HC/R denoting halogen main & dipped beam.
hope this is of some help, if anybody would like to call me, try
08 456 581 251 at local rate.
We have been looking for a small UK legal lens for over 3 years. No manufacturer has been able to offer one as yet, but if you know of any, we will
tool up for a body to take it.
Regards
Steve @ sVc
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ned
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 04:32 PM |
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Well steve, not wanting to get into an arguement! but i was assured by premier who i bought my lights off that they will pass sva. time will of course
tell. they demo'd the light beam on the ceiling and their was a definate 15 degree wedge to one side, conrod ok'd it too, i trust his
years as a menchanic!
there is a pic of the light on my archive.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Steve @ sVc
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| posted on 17/3/04 at 06:37 PM |
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no argument - no problem!
Steve
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Hellfire
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| posted on 19/3/04 at 12:49 AM |
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Available now...
your man Steve at SVC has them.
They look somewhat like these, in fact these are them!
Image deleted by owner
Buy 'em now! (Not on commission, sadly!)
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 11:37 AM |
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Declination...
The small headlights we have actually have the 15 degree kick up to the right. The headlight (mainbeam) is flat topped. The lens on ours has a small
lug on the bottom to locate accurately within the housing so is fixed. Very similar (I guess identical) to other's on here.
We have since replaced these lamps with larger units from SVC and the beam pattern is massively different!
Strangely, the suppliers of these items are not posting...
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Dreckly
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 01:57 AM |
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Hi Chaps,
I spoke to Steve @ SVC today by phone about the 5 3/4" carbon fibre effect headlights as posted by Hellfire.
I just thought I'd say how incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly the man is.
Yes, SVC will get my business, I was impressed!!
Cheers. Ken.
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Steve @ sVc
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 08:14 AM |
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Ken, Wow, what can I say, other than the cheque is in the post !
Regards
Steve @ sVc
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Mk-Ninja
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 08:57 AM |
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Credit where credits due, I bought mine from SVC at stafford, very helpfull, and quality products.
Ill U2U my address Steve, for my cheque
Gordon
I'm sure I've got one, just don't know where I've put it
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pbura
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 02:01 PM |
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Just like to add my $.02 and vote SVC as one of the best places on the web to drool over Locost electrical items. One of these days, I'm going
to have them pack up a big box of stuff for a trip over the Big Water.
Steve, do you have anything in a 5.75" chrome body headlight for the US market?
Pete
P.S. Could someone please explain "side lights" to me? Are these integrated running lights for daytime use? Or cutouts that serve as
side markers?
Pete
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ned
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 02:05 PM |
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Pete,
Side lights are separate lights at the front to the main and dipped beams, can be in the same unit or separate. Normally they come on when you turn
your lights on before you turn on dipped or main beams.
i assume you have an equivalent over the pond?!
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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pbura
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 02:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nedi assume you have an equivalent over the pond?!
I'm going to show some ignorance here because all my cars are as old as the hills! I don't pay much attention to newer cars.
Newer cars have these lights built into the headlight assemblies, I think, and some are on by default all the time the engine is running.
Am I a Stone Ager or what?
Pete
Pete
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ned
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 02:54 PM |
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Pete,
Laws may be different over there, but over here to my knowledge volvo's are the only cars that have their side lights on all the time
reagrdless...
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 03:01 PM |
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don't new saabs as well ?
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Steve @ sVc
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 04:05 PM |
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Peter, Yes we supply into the USA thru our sister company SVC Trading, either direct from the UK or thru' Champion Motors based in Madison,
Alabama, see:
http://www.championmotorcars.com/
We attended the Carlisle Import-Kit/Replica Nationals in PA last spring, but can't make it this year. and, yes the side light is a 5w white bulb
in the lens, a running or parking light.
keep in touch
Best regards
Steve @ sVc
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derf
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 04:09 PM |
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Day time running lights... When the car is running they turn on. Chevy uses them alot, along with lexus and dodge. You start the car they turn on, you
shut off the car they turn off. At nigh you still have to turn on your headlights because they dont turn on the indicator lights, and most cars that
are equipped with them except lexus (correct me if I'm wrong) hvae a 3rd setting for the headlights, Day, Night, and highbeams. The daytime
running lights dont produce nearly as much light as the regular headlights, and are only there as a safety feature so other drivers can see you better
during the day! IMHO they are completely useless and just draw power that can be used for other more important things like an extra power outlet.
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Steve @ sVc
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 04:12 PM |
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Ned - In most of the Scandinavian countries you must have running lights showing at all times when the car is in use. Hense Volvos having them for
quite a few years now. I'm told that they have been proved to reduce accident levels, even in daylight.
As far as I know, this is not mandatory in the USA, but laws change from state to state, for instance in the Carolinas headlights must be on when
windscreen wipers are in use i.e. when its raining.
All the best
Steve @ sVc
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pbura
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| posted on 25/3/04 at 05:43 PM |
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OK, then, just wanted to confirm that they weren't something more or less unique to the UK, like rear fogs 
I like the daytime running lights. Most people here drive with their parking lights or headlights on, especially on hazy days and at twilight. I
have been doing so myself for the couple of years, and it has radically reduced the number of occasions that people have pulled out on me as I'm
overtaking. The law in my state is that you must have your headlights on if you are using your wipers, btw.
Thanks for the info, Steve I'm surprised that CMC is handling your products, but shouldn't be as their website is woefully out of
date. Will have to see what works out best with shipping and duty charges.
Pete
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Gripenland
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| posted on 11/4/04 at 07:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve @ sVc
Ned - In most of the Scandinavian countries you must have running lights showing at all times when the car is in use. Hense Volvos having them for
quite a few years now. I'm told that they have been proved to reduce accident levels, even in daylight.
All the best
Steve @ sVc
Steve- You are absolutely right (I work at Volvo). Running lights showing at all times has proved to reduce accidets with 10-15% per year. So its very
much a safety issue for Volvo.
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