Series 2 aesthetics
#281 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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 ?
New mgb rear lamps are £100 a pair ---Lotus rear lamps are £270 each --£540 a pair.
Where's the reversing lamp ?
Steve3.8
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#282 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
They are in the lens.
Its true, but Enzo never said it
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Too many E types
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#283 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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.
Bob
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.
Bob
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#284 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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
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.
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
Bob, I have Elan lights and straight S1 exhaust tail pipes. How large is a US plate? I can compare with my setup tomorrow
Cheers
Geoff
Cheers
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#287 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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
Thank you @Gfhug
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#288 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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 .
Steve
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#289 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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
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?
Geoff
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#291 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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
Brian
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#292 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
I wonder what the same clearance on a Series 1 is?
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#293 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
BTW, what are the dimension of a UK license plate?
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#294 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
20 3/8” by 4 1/4” for one of mine
Geoff
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#295 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
Just to bring this long-running thread finally to a close 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......
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......
1969 S2 FHC - 1R20258
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
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#296 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
You need to post a photo or it didnt happen
Steve
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#297 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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#298 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
Whats not to like....looks great.....why some dont like it or want it changed
Steve
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#299 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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#300 Re: Series 2 aesthetics
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