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Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#1 PostAuthor: timhb » Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:08 pm

I have to replace the 45/40w headlight bulb. Any recommendations on a better replacement and from where ?
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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#2 PostAuthor: chrisu » Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:00 pm

if you're not bothered about originality get an H4 7" headlight off any motor factor, eBay etc and swap. £10 to £15 tops.

the 55/60w halogen will be an improvement.

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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#3 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:00 pm

These people can supply a huge upgrade over the standard Z1 Headlight bulb.....

https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl= ... mrc&uact=8
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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#4 PostAuthor: timhb » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:42 pm

hi Garry

Please can you check this link as doesn't take me to the write site I think?

Thanks

Tim

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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#5 PostAuthor: z1bman » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:10 pm


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#6 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:27 pm

Garry.L wrote:These people can supply a huge upgrade over the standard Z1 Headlight bulb.....

https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl= ... mrc&uact=8



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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#7 PostAuthor: timhb » Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:49 pm

Yep ....caught me on a slower moment ..pmsl !

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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#8 PostAuthor: wheelysteve » Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:34 am

Anyone fitted an LED headlight to a Z1 ?

Any good ?
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Re: Z1B HEADLIGHT BULB

#9 PostAuthor: chrisu » Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:23 am

Taffus had one in his A4 - not sure he is still using it though.


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