[Valer]

post 26 shows it clearly how 2

Headlight Bulb Clips

I got the actual clip from my local scrappy, but can't for the life of me figure out how to put on

www.astrakforums.co.uk

 

[Boroboy]

I cut & pasted it from @Valer link above^
Pull the clip up (Blue)
the clip follows the grooves (Red) and expands (Green) to allow the bulb to be removed.

 

[TaylorT2]

I cut & pasted it from @Valer link above^
Pull the clip up (Blue)
the clip follows the grooves (Red) and expands (Green) to allow the bulb to be removed.

Yeah I went in naive and buggered it. Can't get clip back in at all now, chuffing hell.

 

[SonOfOdin]

I fitted these today absolutely awesome LEDs

KATUR H7 LED Headlight Bulb, 80W 16000LM 6000K Cool White 400% Brightness Super Bright 360 Degree Adjustable Beam Angle H7 Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit IP65 Waterproof, Pack of 2 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy KATUR H7 LED Headlight Bulb, 80W 16000LM 6000K Cool White 400% Brightness Super Bright 360 Degree Adjustable Beam Angle H7 Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit IP65 Waterproof, Pack of 2 at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[TaylorT2]

I fitted these today absolutely awesome LEDs

KATUR H7 LED Headlight Bulb, 80W 16000LM 6000K Cool White 400% Brightness Super Bright 360 Degree Adjustable Beam Angle H7 Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit IP65 Waterproof, Pack of 2 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy KATUR H7 LED Headlight Bulb, 80W 16000LM 6000K Cool White 400% Brightness Super Bright 360 Degree Adjustable Beam Angle H7 Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit IP65 Waterproof, Pack of 2 at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Sadly, I dont think I'm able to fit LEDs, would be illegal/fail MOT

 

[Boroboy]

Yeah I went in naive and buggered it. Can't get clip back in at all now, chuffing hell.

Stick with it you'll get there eventually, I'm sure. Lesson learnt, I bet you don't do it with the other side.
I found them a bit tricky the first time I changed mine, too. Once you've got it, they're easy enough. Changing the drl bulbs on an Astra J were far worse, due to access issues.

 

[SonOfOdin]

Yeah I went in naive and buggered it. Can't get clip back in at all now, chuffing hell.

The clips are a pain. I found it easier to pull the clips open from the bottom whilst leaving the top clipped in. Just get the clip over the bulb and picnh the bottoms of the clips back in... Worked for me after ages of trying and failing!

 

[TaylorT2]

Stick with it you'll get there eventually, I'm sure. Lesson learnt, I bet you don't do it with the other side.
I found them a bit tricky the first time I changed mine, too. Once you've got it, they're easy enough. Changing the drl bulbs on an Astra J were far worse, due to access issues.

I gave up on it in the end... Might just return these bulbs and go down to Halfords , buy a set of them and then let them fit it. It's really between struggling for hours or get overpriced for a few bulbs...

 

[Boroboy]

There is a knack to them, o

I gave up on it in the end... Might just return these bulbs and go down to Halfords , buy a set of them and then let them fit it. It's really between struggling for hours or get overpriced for a few bulbs...

They're is a knack to them, once you've done one, it gets easier. Maybe try in the light when you next get chance.

 

[SonOfOdin]

Thought I'd add a couple off pics of my LEDs

 

[chris9568]

so how you stop water getting in

 

[SonOfOdin]

so how you stop water getting in

Just in process off cutting out the seal... Well the cap and I'll just add a little sealant!

 

[chris9568]

if you would of got f2 the dust cap just about fits

 

[SonOfOdin]

if you would of got f2 the dust cap just about fits

Ahh right... Think these need the fans so wouldn't want to block those really

 

[chris9568]

the f2 have fans to,they are a good beam alinement

 

[SonOfOdin]

Do you have a link to them please?

 

[TaylorT2]

There is a knack to them, o

They're is a knack to them, once you've done one, it gets easier. Maybe try in the light when you next get chance.

Ended up buying and having these fitted

Ill send a photo in soon but they're pretty yellow and disappointing still sadly 🙃

 

[SonOfOdin]

Ended up buying and having these fitted

Ill send a photo in soon but they're pretty yellow and disappointing still sadly 🙃

I think the only way you'll get white is to use LEDs unfortunately. But hopefully those will be better at night the the standard halogens

 

[TaylorT2]

I think the only way you'll get white is to use LEDs unfortunately. But hopefully those will be better at night the the standard halogens

I saw the ones @mikejtownsend posted and they looked super white but they were too bright for what I needed

Hoping these are whiter at night... Pretty let down to be honest so far sadly

 

[chris9568]

look on ebay or amazon