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15th December 2019, 09:15
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Side repeaters
Hi guys
What side repeaters do you use? I don’t want to spending a fortune on coffin shaped replica ones but can’t find a similar shape on another car. Thinking of probably re using the Z3 ones. What have people used in the past?
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Hugh
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15th December 2019, 09:25
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Originally Posted by Hughandjen
Hi guys
What side repeaters do you use? I don’t want to spending a fortune on coffin shaped replica ones but can’t find a similar shape on another car. Thinking of probably re using the Z3 ones. What have people used in the past?
Thanks
Hugh
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Depends which car you are building ?
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15th December 2019, 09:37
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250 swb
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15th December 2019, 12:39
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The coffin shaped ones are the only way to go, any others just look cheap and nasty. Small details make a big difference.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-F...sAAOSwmXpcBCVM
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15th December 2019, 15:48
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I'd be inclined to go for some of the 'teardrop shape' BMW ones, or another one that's caught my eye as being 'in period' is the Ford Mondeo Mk4 one!
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15th December 2019, 17:48
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some original cars have used the old Fiat 500 round ones as well.
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15th December 2019, 18:26
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Thanks guys
good advice
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15th December 2019, 20:59
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I've bought from this seller and the parts are a fraction of the cost of originals and good quality.
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16th December 2019, 10:07
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Thanks for all the advice I’ve decided to bite the bullet and buy the coffin shaped ones recommended by jaguartvr
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16th December 2019, 10:12
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Well done, it really is worth the extra expense. I see a few 250 come up for sale with cheap indicators and lights, saves a few quid but it really ruins the finished effect. Headlights are another cosmetic item, I know the 250's came with standard headlights but so many have been fitted with the Lucas P700 lights with the tribar that when I see a plain pair they just look wrong, which is of course wrong!
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16th December 2019, 10:59
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Whilst the little extras can add up, the cost is a drop in ocean compared to the final build cost. But all the details add to the final look of the car and to its finished value.
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16th December 2019, 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaguartvr
Well done, it really is worth the extra expense. I see a few 250 come up for sale with cheap indicators and lights, saves a few quid but it really ruins the finished effect. Headlights are another cosmetic item, I know the 250's came with standard headlights but so many have been fitted with the Lucas P700 lights with the tribar that when I see a plain pair they just look wrong, which is of course wrong!
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I’ve got P700 lights and they do look the part
Thanks
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