Headlamp bulb and wiper blades...
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Just trying to help, found this by browsing the web:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub/wcat16.html
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shpub/wcat16.html
I have replaced the headlight bulbs on my 1994 Chimaera with the Philips powerbulb lights. Makes a nice improvement on light spread and brightness. Got them online from www.powerbulbs.com (very good service by the way) at a very reasonable price. However, be careful with the wattage of the lights. The 1994 model (dont know if it is different for later versions) has 55/60 headlights fitted. Be very careful when replacing them with anything of a higher wattage - they can (and do) burn out the wiring.....
Some people have fitted 100w ones and seem to be running OK, but this seems to be the exception rather than the rule. For reference you do get a fair improvement by using modern technology lights at the same wattage (which is what I have done).
Oh, and mine are H4 type lights - very similar to that fitted to some early BMW models, but the fitting is a pain. Depends on the model, early ones you have to take the front grill off, later models there is a hatch in the front wheel arch...
Cheers,
Paul
Some people have fitted 100w ones and seem to be running OK, but this seems to be the exception rather than the rule. For reference you do get a fair improvement by using modern technology lights at the same wattage (which is what I have done).
Oh, and mine are H4 type lights - very similar to that fitted to some early BMW models, but the fitting is a pain. Depends on the model, early ones you have to take the front grill off, later models there is a hatch in the front wheel arch...
Cheers,
Paul
Yes, re-seal it when you have finished. If you have small hands or thin arms then you might be able to get to the hatch OK without taking the wheel off. However, it can be a lot easier with the wheel off....
Get the Steve Heath book - lots of little gems of information like that (www.tvrbooks.co.uk).
Cheers,
Paul
Get the Steve Heath book - lots of little gems of information like that (www.tvrbooks.co.uk).
Cheers,
Paul
Straga,
My next problem is that my headlamps themselves have lost some of their reflective material. Need to get new lamps fitted to improve their forward spread. But this isnt an insignificant job with the cowels needing to be replaced and sealed correctly....
Good to hear that the H4's make some improvement
Cheers,
Paul
My next problem is that my headlamps themselves have lost some of their reflective material. Need to get new lamps fitted to improve their forward spread. But this isnt an insignificant job with the cowels needing to be replaced and sealed correctly....
Good to hear that the H4's make some improvement
Cheers,
Paul
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