E30 Zone

Hi looking for the all rd rear lights for a 91 cabriolet, I currently have smoked red and clear ones, but have gone off them and what to get the car a bit more standard looking, but don't like all the different lense clours on the originals, but at the same time, don't think lexus style or smoked suit the car, looks abit out of place, would look ok on a saxo or something but not a classic convertible.

Also approximate new and used prices would be good?

Would also be willing to do a part exchange with my smoked ones plus a little cash on top.

Thanks

Matt

i have smoked and "redded" rear lights Matt. will get some more pics sorted tomorrow mate, if poss

Ideal mate thats what I want top picture, check my pm's and see what you want to do. cheers for your help as always mate

I have these, but can sort out a set in red too.




The crack here doesn't let water in, it's not

Just helpin out here, check this old thread out may be of some use to you mate.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&start=25

cheers mate thats really helpful, so are we saying the indicator bulbs need to have a tint of green to flash orangeish? cheers

I have these for £30 !

Is the car definitely legal and safe to drive with these, I can't see how they can pass a mot with red reverse lights, is this because reverse lights aren't compulsory as some older cars don't even have them do they. Alkso wouldn't the indicators flash red?

I'm not too bothered about mot as I can put a standard set in when mot is due, but just wanted to know if there safe to drive with and if the police are likely to pull you in if you have them fitted?

Pete may be interested in these for 30, will have a proper look later on my laptop, as on my blackberry at the moment, so photos don't load properly on the forum for some reason.

Cheers

Matt

matt86 wrote:Is the car definitely legal and safe to drive with these, I can't see how they can pass a mot with red reverse lights, is this because reverse lights aren't compulsory as some older cars don't even have them do they. Alkso wouldn't the indicators flash red?

I'm not too bothered about mot as I can put a standard set in when mot is due, but just wanted to know if there safe to drive with and if the police are likely to pull you in if you have them fitted?

Pete may be interested in these for 30, will have a proper look later on my laptop, as on my blackberry at the moment, so photos don't load properly on the forum for some reason.

Cheers

Matt

Reverse lights are not tested as part of a MOT. They work, just they are red. The indicators still flash orange. The lights are 100% legal and unlike some of the others posted, not overtly council !

Yes this is what I'm looking for as original as possible but not the original ones

Think these suit well, I'll pm you later to get some details.

Thanks mate

pacerpete wrote:

matt86 wrote:Is the car definitely legal and safe to drive with these, I can't see how they can pass a mot with red reverse lights, is this because reverse lights aren't compulsory as some older cars don't even have them do they. Alkso wouldn't the indicators flash red?

I'm not too bothered about mot as I can put a standard set in when mot is due, but just wanted to know if there safe to drive with and if the police are likely to pull you in if you have them fitted?

Pete may be interested in these for 30, will have a proper look later on my laptop, as on my blackberry at the moment, so photos don't load properly on the forum for some reason.

Cheers

Matt

Reverse lights are not tested as part of a MOT. They work, just they are red. The indicators still flash orange. The lights are 100% legal and unlike some of the others posted, not overtly council !

For A change, yours are more council than the set I'm offering, all the lights work and fuction in their correct colours, it's only a slight black tint, nothing heavy.

Rav335uk wrote:

pacerpete wrote:

matt86 wrote:Is the car definitely legal and safe to drive with these, I can't see how they can pass a mot with red reverse lights, is this because reverse lights aren't compulsory as some older cars don't even have them do they. Alkso wouldn't the indicators flash red?

I'm not too bothered about mot as I can put a standard set in when mot is due, but just wanted to know if there safe to drive with and if the police are likely to pull you in if you have them fitted?

Pete may be interested in these for 30, will have a proper look later on my laptop, as on my blackberry at the moment, so photos don't load properly on the forum for some reason.

Cheers

Matt

Reverse lights are not tested as part of a MOT. They work, just they are red. The indicators still flash orange. The lights are 100% legal and unlike some of the others posted, not overtly council !

For A change, yours are more council than the set I'm offering, all the lights work and fuction in their correct colours, it's only a slight black tint, nothing heavy.

Sorry Rav, mine are tastefully enhanced, yours are council !

Hi both, have had a look at the lights, but preferably was after the ll red that adi has in his photos, but he said he will have to confirm if he has them still.

Has anyone else got the all red ones?

and if so price and e-mail for paypal?
and photos if poss?

Cheers

I can make a set all red for you, done a few for zoners on here, and also make Smoked fronts too.

How much? What you spray red tint them??

Thanks

Matt

P.s I've got 2 pairs of standards so may be able to do a part exchange or just send you mine to do?

Also have you got any pics of these fitted to a car so I can see what they look like?

Sorry Matt, no pics.
I've just done a set for Meatballs on here, and no pics.

But, yes, spray them a light tint of red properly.

Ok, how much would it be I can supply lights if neceassary, or give me a price with you supllying lights and spraying aswell, waiting to hear back from Adi, but text him earlier and his internet is down at the moment.

Or do you think I should give it a go myself if I have 2 pairs of standard lights?

How long woud it take you to do them thanks

I normally spray them over 2 days, light coats, no sense in rushing it.

Rav, your the king of council lights

e30topless wrote:Rav, your the king of council lights

Coreect mate.

matt86 wrote: Or do you think I should give it a go myself if I have 2 pairs of standard lights?

^ this! it's how you learn to do anything on the car! nice thin coats, clean the lights off really well and do it somewhere nice and warm and dry..





there's my effort (I masked off the bit with the reverse light in it.. I think it looks a bit blocky if you do the whole thing.. I like the OEM+ look! plus.. pink reverse lights = no.. )

good job tom what spray did you use to do them

+1 How to Tom please

its like a can of spray, you shake it rattle rattle rattle and pssst pssst pssst on a clean rear light preferably panel wiped or some other cleaner.

i used this one i relacquered mine when my car was sprayed never had any issues with cops etc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-TECH-LENS-T ... 1446wt_906

Yes fair play tom, they look like they've been done professionally and a very deep shine to them with no dull bits, you're clearly quite patient.

ali50ferrari wrote:its like a can of spray, you shake it rattle rattle rattle and pssst pssst pssst on a clean rear light preferably panel wiped or some other cleaner.

i used this one i relacquered mine when my car was sprayed never had any issues with cops etc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-TECH-LENS-T ... 1446wt_906

I shall follow your steps Mr.Pssst psst psssst

E30-Addict wrote:

ali50ferrari wrote:its like a can of spray, you shake it rattle rattle rattle and pssst pssst pssst on a clean rear light preferably panel wiped or some other cleaner.

i used this one i relacquered mine when my car was sprayed never had any issues with cops etc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-TECH-LENS-T ... 1446wt_906

I shall follow your steps Mr.Pssst psst psssst

Haha


Like your photo mate, is that your car?

Is that snow its on? Drifting downhill on a road in the snow!?

E30-Addict wrote:+1 How to Tom please

I just cleaned them off with fairy liquid, gave them a good rinse and put them on a radiator till they were dry (really give them a scrub, any silicone or back to black or polish will make the finish crappo! )

then used the E-tech red spray from Ebay after masking the lights with masking tape over the reverse light and the reflector above and below... then I gave the can a bloody good shake and sprayed a light-ish coat on fairly fast, gave it 15 minutes to dry tacky (don't touch it) and put another one on.. making sure I got all the curves and running it over the edge... left it to dry for a couple of hours and whacked it back on the car.. (I have a low temp oven at work that is ideal for this!) took no time at all! also mask the tiny black plastic edge too.. it's attention to detail like that that makes the difference

if you get really stuck send them over here with the can and enough money in the box to send it back!

Fellow zoners and all that...

Tom_Maverick wrote:if you get really stuck send them over here with the can and enough money in the box to send it back!

Fellow zoners and all that...

Likelike

Hi I have done by lights tonight and there looking really good, just want to get a good shine to them now, how many coats of laquer are recommended 2-3 lights coats?

Also has everyone thats fitted this painted the indicator bulbs green?

Or can you get away with it without? also has anyone ever been pulled with the lights like this?

Cheers

I have never been pulled look at the link I put up theres a pic of mine jus as they flash look orangey , that is with painted green bulbs, when you use lacquer, lacquer them alot so the light flashes bright if you dont they indicate very dim. I used green glass paint tried the nail varnish didnt do alot, most arts and craft shops will stock this.

matt86 wrote:Hi I have done by lights tonight and there looking really good, just want to get a good shine to them now, how many coats of laquer are recommended 2-3 lights coats?

Also has everyone thats fitted this painted the indicator bulbs green?

Or can you get away with it without? also has anyone ever been pulled with the lights like this?

Cheers

I didn't use any lacquer! you shouldn't need it!

also, lacquer will not affect the transparency of the lense.. just so you know..

ok thanks tom, your's have a nice shine considering they dont have laquer!

Thanks for your advice regarding wheels and everything else, sorry am trying to get more knowledgable on the e30's but takes time.lol, will get there eventually, find alot of mixed views on the forum, but you can generally tell who the bullshitters are and the ones that know what there on about.

Cheers mate.

Hmm I found it did affect transparency and before lacquer was applied they were dim when flashing but once applied they flashed alot brighter day or night.