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MadOnVaux Junior Member Offline Posts: 117 Lake District Gender: Drives: 1995 Calibra 16v	Front indicators 31. Jul 2006 at 12:05 Do the front indicators have an Amber filter in them or is it just Amber coated bulbs? I'd like to fit Silvatec bulbs but no point if there is a filter. Thanks
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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Front indicators Reply #1 - 31. Jul 2006 at 12:08 Amber coated bulbs, clear lenses. Make sure the replacement bulbs are amber as well - the amber colour for the indicators is a legal requirement and you may fail the MOT is using clear bulbs (or any other colour).
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Re: Front indicators
Reply #2 - 31. Jul 2006 at 12:32

Markjay wrote on 31. Jul 2006 at 12:08:

Amber coated bulbs, clear lenses.

Make sure the replacement bulbs are amber as well - the amber colour for the indicators is a legal requirement and you may fail the MOT is using clear bulbs (or any other colour).

Whayhey result, cheers Mark, 2 pair ordered

As for the bulbs, they are 'Silvatec'... chrome when they are 'dorment' but illuminate Amber...apparently/allegedly abit brighter than standard Amber coated bulbs too

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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Front indicators Reply #3 - 31. Jul 2006 at 12:35 Can you let us have the link to where you got these bulbs from? This is interesting because the amber-coated bulbs tend to peel (although I seem to remember someone saying that it does not happen if you buy original Vx bulbs)
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Reply #4 - 31. Jul 2006 at 12:58

Markjay wrote on 31. Jul 2006 at 12:35:

Can you let us have the link to where you got these bulbs from? This is interesting because the amber-coated bulbs tend to peel (although I seem to remember someone saying that it does not happen if you buy original Vx bulbs)

I think you'll be right about Vx bulbs, and they are always alot cheaper too...i paid £5 for two amber rear bulbs from Halfords as it was a case of needing them at the time (as my rears had peeled and were flashing White) rather than going to Vauxhall the next day, Vaux rear bulbs are less than a quid each usually too.

Link as requested

http://www.e-styling.co.uk/scpro/estyling/productscategory.asp?parentcat=4&paren...

It's the offset pin bulbs 2nd from bottom...note bottom bulbs for side repeaters too, great for clear lense repeaters on Silver cars

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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Front indicators Reply #5 - 31. Jul 2006 at 13:14 I think a pack of 10 Vx ones are only a couple of quid. I think even Vx ones flake after time...
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stuart30 Ex Member	Re: Front indicators Reply #6 - 31. Jul 2006 at 16:46 Totaly off topic....sorry madonvaux. Just seen this on the e-styling site....whats peoples opions chav or suit the car.? The first pic with clear brake light. http://www.e-styling.co.uk/scpro/estyling/productscategorycar.asp?manumodel=542&...
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MadOnVaux Junior Member Offline Posts: 117 Lake District Gender: Drives: 1995 Calibra 16v	Re: Front indicators Reply #7 - 31. Jul 2006 at 17:03 I hate that 1st spoiler...the 2nd one i absolutely adore though, think i might get one too
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stuart30 Ex Member	Re: Front indicators Reply #8 - 01. Aug 2006 at 06:27 MadOnVaux wrote on 31. Jul 2006 at 17:03: I hate that 1st spoiler...the 2nd one i absolutely adore though, think i might get one too Yeah agree the second looks so much more classy...but its for 99 onwards isnt it....mines an old 97.
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MadOnVaux Junior Member Offline Posts: 117 Lake District Gender: Drives: 1995 Calibra 16v	Re: Front indicators Reply #9 - 01. Aug 2006 at 10:38 Quote: Yeah agree the second looks so much more classy...but its for 99 onwards isnt it....mines an old 97. Are all the boot lids the same shape though? (Could well be wrong)
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Re: Front indicators
Reply #10 - 02. Aug 2006 at 16:56

MadOnVaux wrote on 31. Jul 2006 at 12:58:

Markjay wrote on 31. Jul 2006 at 12:35:

Can you let us have the link to where you got these bulbs from? This is interesting because the amber-coated bulbs tend to peel (although I seem to remember someone saying that it does not happen if you buy original Vx bulbs)

I think you'll be right about Vx bulbs, and they are always alot cheaper too...i paid £5 for two amber rear bulbs from Halfords as it was a case of needing them at the time (as my rears had peeled and were flashing White) rather than going to Vauxhall the next day, Vaux rear bulbs are less than a quid each usually too.

Link as requested

http://www.e-styling.co.uk/scpro/estyling/productscategory.asp?parentcat=4&paren...

It's the offset pin bulbs 2nd from bottom...note bottom bulbs for side repeaters too, great for clear lense repeaters on Silver cars

Dont want to upset anyone but you can get these for a couple of quid off Fleabay

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MadOnVaux Junior Member Offline Posts: 117 Lake District Gender: Drives: 1995 Calibra 16v	Re: Front indicators Reply #11 - 02. Aug 2006 at 22:56 Elite Pete wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 16:56: Dont want to upset anyone but you can get these for a couple of quid off Fleabay Ahh bugg3r it...im made of money anyway
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