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by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 11:46

Scott J wrote:Paul,

side repeaters are a Rover part same as 90's Minis and MGF so available from your local friendly Rover dealer or on 2nd thoughts a Mini specialist

miniworld.co.uk
minispares.co.uk etc so not worth tooling up for.

The rear lights I believe are a very expensive Renault part which would be worth tooling up.

Hi Scott,

Yes i know about the sides, i bought mine for a tenner! I just thought the whole thing being supplied by one company would be good.

Are you interested in a set?

Can anyone PM me the details about the Rear Lights from Renault?

Cheers

PaulN

by **Avonvilla** » Thu 19.01.2006, 11:47

Interested in the rear conversion, already have side and fronts done :wink:

by **Sy V** » Thu 19.01.2006, 12:59

Renault Alpina GTA (or V?) V6 Turbo early model or something or other.

Look here for ESM's post with pictures of early and late style:

http://www.lotuselancentral.com/forum/v ... pina#12926

by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 13:08

Yeah your right!

But they are only orange indicators too.

Cheers

PaulN

by **Sy V** » Thu 19.01.2006, 13:13

Sorry Paul

Obviously got lost in the West/East Mids translation. ;-)

Nobody was infering that the Renault already had a clear conversion, just that the lights were the same as ours originally.

Sy

by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 13:17

Sy V wrote:Sorry Paul

Obviously got lost in the West/East Mids translation.

Nobody was infering that the Renault already had a clear conversion, just that the lights were the same as ours originally.

Sy

lol

I can see the thought process that went on, but like the Channel tunnel we didn't meet in the middle.

Its funny because you sound very normal on your posts! I will need to brush up on my West Midlands speak!

Cheers

PaulN

by **Gazza** » Thu 19.01.2006, 14:53

PaulN

On the original indicators the white side is a plain but the orange side is divided into 3 patterned sections (just like the radicast copies).

Will your indicators have the same pattern as the old or just plain all the way across?

If they are going to be similar to the originals then I'm up for a set of fronts

May consider rears depending on price and time without car.

Gazza

by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 15:08

Hi Gazza,

They will be an exact copy of the originals apart from they will be clear material throughout. Ie no Orange.

If you look at the Celica ones on the first page of this thread you can see the product codes/Toyota and approval logos.

So you in?

1 PaulN
2 Gazza?

Cheers

PaulN

by **Gazza** » Thu 19.01.2006, 15:35

Paul

Not worried about logos and codes, just if the patterns in the plastic will be similar.If you are sure it will be then I'm in.

Any clue on time scale once you have 6 people interested?

Cheers Gazza

by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 15:41

Gazza wrote:Paul

Not worried about logos and codes, just if the patterns in the plastic will be similar.If you are sure it will be then I'm in.

Any clue on time scale once you have 6 people interested?

Cheers Gazza

I thought Exact copy made it pretty clear what it would be like.

2-3 weeks depending on existing production.

Best to really think a month though.

Cheers

PaulN

by **Gazza** » Thu 19.01.2006, 16:12

Paul

Will it be an exact exact copy or just an exact copy :wink:

Just stick me down for a set

Hope you get some more interest.

Cheers Gazza

by **PaulN** » Thu 19.01.2006, 16:21

Nice one,

Oh and sorry about Kettering! :-D

Clear Front Indicators:

1 - PaulN
2 - Gazza
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by **Gazza** » Thu 19.01.2006, 16:33

PaulN wrote:
Oh and sorry about Kettering!

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Have I missed something!

by **Dovey** » Thu 19.01.2006, 16:35

The rears, are the reflectors on a cover? We'd be getting clear rear lenses and new covers without the reflectors right? I hate them reflectors.
As long as they go I'm definately in...

by **Monty** » Thu 19.01.2006, 16:44

IIRC on the rear lights u can remove the inner part (the part which is coloured) so it`s clear but would need coloured bulbs

I`m sure someone of here did this a while back or am i lossing it :roll:

by **Avonvilla** » Thu 19.01.2006, 17:01

Think Montys right, there was a pic up at some point but i cant find it now, think it was on an Alpine thou, looked promising but it was a very small picture.

by **Dovey** » Thu 19.01.2006, 19:22

Interesting post Monty. Thinking about it the federal elan has different coloured indicators for obvious reasons, so you may be right. Perhaps Sy V could investigate for us if he has a spare set of rear lights... :roll:

by **Sy V** » Fri 20.01.2006, 06:31

I'll add it to my 'I'll try and get around to it on Saturday' list

by **PaulN** » Fri 20.01.2006, 09:12

Gazza wrote:
PaulN wrote:
Oh and sorry about Kettering!

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Have I missed something!

Kettering Town and Gazza!

I'll get my coat!

by **PaulN** » Fri 20.01.2006, 09:15

Regarding the rear lights, the idea is to only change the Indicator part in the corner to clear.

Not sure about the reflectors though.

If the orange indicator comes out easily then that great. I for one though wouldn't want it as just the rear reflector with a orange bulb. Would sooner have the proper job done.

Any way the request is we start with the indicators then the rears.

Cheers

PaulN

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