My RB5 spot/fog lamps are well past their best and need replacing.
I want a cheap alternative as I don't use them.

Any ideas on what will fit and where to buy.

Thanks

 

What's on it now? Cibie, or PIAA?

And when you say "knackered", I assume you mean the reflectors/lenses?

They CAN be replaced, and don't cost the earth, certainly not much more than a whole new kit

Alcazar

 

I got new ones from Scoobyworld for £250 but i didnt mind paying that coz i wanted them for the good light they produce. If u dont use them why not put the covers on and just leave them?

Like Alcazar says, u can get replacement lenses and all the bits in fact, try here for more info:

PIAA 80XT LAMPS

Kevin

 

Sounds daft I know.......just put the covers back on.

First off I noticed that the o/s lamp wasn't working so I began to investigate
Looking through the glass I could see lots of corrosion on the reflective material inside. Also the brackets that hold the lamp on were just a pile of rust and looked awful, so i just had to take the things off.

When I eventually got them off (snapped bolts etc) the lense came away from the body and wasn't sealed properly(which explains the corrosion)

So, I have 2x buggered lamps and very very rusty brackets.(makes me think I shouild have just left them alone now )

I could do with some cheap alternatives to just sit in their place.

 

AFAIK, there aren't ANY that are easy replacements, and that will allow you to use the RB5 covers.

It's a nice car.........bite the bullet and get a new set, Hammerite the brackets before fitting, check seals etc and stand back and admire

Alcazar

 

Collecting condensation and moisture in the lamps has always been a problem for me on two cars I have that run these. I had the backplates powder coated and regularly apply a squirt of WD40 type material. New lenses are not a lot of money and I got replacements from DR Motorsport but I guess any dealer like RCMS could supply these.
remenber to state driving lamp lensess or spot lenses.

 

I had exactly the same problem but i knew the lights were real good when working so i wanted to replace them, although £250 is a fair wad of cash for two spotlights ....but now they are working and looking good again i have no regrets about spending the money, and the new brackets are stainless steel so no rusting in that department!!

I would say they all go the same though coz two months later and i notice the new ones are steaming up already which means water is getting in ....i may investigate!!

Kevin

 

Demon Tweeks About £44 each + VAT & delivery .... 83 series lens unit search under PIAA

HTH

DunxC

P.S. just check overall diameter before ordering...