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MG MGF Technical - Chrome side repeaters?

Not sure if this is just the feeling of boredom at work, but has anyone fitted chrome repeaters on their F? : )

http://www.body-kit.co.uk/acatalog/mgf_side_repeaters.html
JW Ioannou

Hmm - now they're interesting - didn't even know that they were available! :o)

Mark L has some very good LED side repeaters - but they're not the same as these...

No, obviously no experience with these JW - any indication (no pun intended!) as to whether they fit in the same way as the original side repeaters?

Also I wonder if these are available cheaper from 'classic' Mini specialists?
Rob Bell

When i first saw them, i too thought Mini... But they are sooooo shiny and will blend well with the other chrome trims i have planned for my F...

The temptation is growing.... : )
JW Ioannou

They look like they come with Chrome bulbs, if so change them to clear/yellow or go for another type of repeater.
The Shiney bits shop I got my Lexus lights threw a set of chrome bulbs in for the indicators. the trouble is the chrome paint on the bulbs makes them so dim as to make them invisable when they are on!.
Mark.L

I'm with you JW. One of my existing side repeaters are currently hanging out on its wire, as the retaining clip has clearly failed... but I am not sure how these would look on a BRG car?

On the positive side (before the Chav comments kick in ;o) ) is that they are quite similar in style to the side repeaters used on the ZT? Hmm...

Anywhere else do them?
Rob Bell

Rob, check out item no13, page 15, MOSS catalogue.

Bit of Chrome, bit of LED, and not to "chav" for you

:o)
Mark.L

Ah ha - here they are on line Mark: http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/MossUK/Browse.aspx?SubSubCategoryID=MGF_UMGF232

Hmm- Moss have changed their URL - time to up date my website!!!
Rob Bell

http://www.eliseparts.com/ have chrome bulbs which fit the clear F/TF side repeaters (click on "Lighting" and scroll down to Side Diadem Bulbs).

I have them on my TF and they look great! Not at all too dim. I find that normal orange bulbs don't look good in clear or chrome repeaters, because there is always a faint orange shade apparent, spoiling the intended clear/chrome effect.

Per => with silver indicator bulbs front, rear and sides - perfect on an x-power grey car ;-)
Per

I've got them but not fitted yet. the ones in the first link are the same as mine, they come with yellow bulbs that fit under a little chrome jacket, which is why they look so smooth :)
Edd

Nice one Edd! Once you've fitted them let us know so we can check the pics out (i assume on your website)!
JW Ioannou

Yup, keep checking over the next couple of weeks. As I have the chrome bulbs to fit my front indicators and rear clusters aswell to get rid of the 'fried egg' look. So will include them aswell :)

www.btinternet.com/~edd_t999
Edd

Nice one Edd. Do these replacement chrome repeaters fit in the same way as the originals?
Rob Bell

The ones i got look exactly the same, when i get home i'll send the web address of the company i bought them from. they did advertise they were the exact same fit.
Edd

Rob.

The ones I got just have a self adhesive pad on the back you remove the old repeater back as well.
My new one comes with a clever connector on the end of the wiring which just plugs into the existing bulb holder!.

Dead easy!!, even for me :o) .
Mark.L

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