Series 2 aesthetics

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#281 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by steve3.8 » Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:27 am

The choice of mgb lamps could have been made on cost not so much aesthetics ! .
New mgb rear lamps are £100 a pair ---Lotus rear lamps are £270 each --£540 a pair.
Where's the reversing lamp ?
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#282 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by politeperson » Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:32 pm

They are in the lens.
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#283 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BobKTX » Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:33 pm

I'm seriously considering finding a set of the Lotus Elan tail lights so that I can integrate the backup lights into those lens. This would allow me to remove the twin reverse lights that I'm not a fan of. However, this thread has me wondering about moving the license plate bracket up so that I can then utilize the Series 1 twin silencers instead of the Series 2 with their wiggle waggle of the tail pipes out to the sides.

My question is, how high would I need to relocate the license plate bracket to allow the Series 1 pipes to clear the license plate. I was just looking at my car since I've already removed the license plate bracket and wonder if the top edge of it needs to be placed on the top edge of the chrome or just below it?

Many thanks for any assistance.
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#284 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by mgcjag » Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:57 pm

Hi Bob....see photo on post 93 a few pages back....also over on jag lovers someone removed the reflector section from the S2 lamp and inserted a clear lense and added a reverse lamp.....or Marek does a conversion lens and leds.....info further back if you look through this thread....Steve
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#285 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BobKTX » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:11 pm

Thanks. I did see that and it did inspire me. I'm unsure as to the difference in size between a UK MOT plate and a US sized plate and how that might effect the twin Series 1 tail pipe placement.

I've actually had a conversation with Marek on the Jaguar Lovers site about his lens. I will be buying that once I locate a set of Lotus Elan tail light assemblies.

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#286 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Gfhug » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:14 pm

Bob, I have Elan lights and straight S1 exhaust tail pipes. How large is a US plate? I can compare with my setup tomorrow

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#287 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BobKTX » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:22 pm

The US plate is 12 inches wide by 6 inches tall or 30.5mm wide by 15.25mm wide. The real question is how high do I need to remount the bracket that holds the plate. I've already moved it from where it was mounted and causing the plate to be dropped down and the tails pipes splayed to the sides.

Thank you @Gfhug

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#288 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by steve3.8 » Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:47 pm

politeperson wrote:
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:32 pm
They are in the lens.
Sorry James it's me not being clear in post 281, i was referring to the mgb version , unless i'm missing something i cannot see a reverse light ----the mgb had 2 stand alone separate reverse lights.
I've got two Lotus elans so i am familiar with the rear lights having integrated reverse .

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#289 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by mgcjag » Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:02 pm

Hi Steve...dont know if US cars need reverse lamps...but you could do this and have the MG lamp replacement..Steve
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#290 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Gfhug » Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:22 am

Bob, from the underneath of the boot (where the number plate light is) to the straight S1 exhaust pipes is a clear eight inches. How is your plate attached? Maybe you can sort out some fixing to get it high enough but also clearly seen?

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#291 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BRM » Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:19 am

Bob, Geoff, that measurement on my car is only 6.75" . I guess there will inevitably be slight variations depending on the system and fittings used. No doubt a bit of extra clearance could be obtained by adjusting the rear exhaust mounting if necessary. There should in any case be adequate clearance for an American plate if it is mounted as high as possible. I also used Marek's lenses to get rid of the horrible "afterthought" reversing lights

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#292 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BobKTX » Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:54 pm

I wonder what the same clearance on a Series 1 is?

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#293 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by BobKTX » Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:25 pm

BTW, what are the dimension of a UK license plate?

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#294 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Gfhug » Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:01 pm

20 3/8” by 4 1/4” for one of mine

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#295 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Simon P » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:41 am

Just to bring this long-running thread finally to a close :bigrin: can I just point out that I've managed to achieve a life-long ambition by:

i) Not only succeeding in getting a Series II on the front cover of this month's Club magazine; but

ii) Getting its un-molested, un-modifed arse end on there in all its glory!

'Mic drop' as I believe Da Yoof are wont to say......

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#296 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by mgcjag » Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:50 pm

You need to post a photo or it didnt happen :bigrin:
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#297 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Simon P » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:06 pm

Oh ye of little faith.......


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#298 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by mgcjag » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:14 pm

Whats not to like....looks great.....why some dont like it or want it changed :shrug:
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#299 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by Simon P » Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:22 pm

:thankyouyellow:
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#300 Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Post by DWW » Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:24 pm

Well done getting your car to the front page, looks good. Although I still prefer the S1 look….


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