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Recently got myself some Standard Headlights and Last Weekend I went about removing the Morrettes and fitting the Standard Headlights for a cleaner look on the Front End of the Saph. However, Once I attempted to fit them I realised that they are NOT going to fit. Due to the Rad/Intercooler being so Big/Wide.
I haven't given up with the Idea of Fitting the Standard Headlights but I do need some help with working out how to get them fitted. I didn't get any Spares when I bought the car originally so I am now having to source everything I'm going to need.
I would have thought that when the intercooler and radiator were originally fitted it would have had the standard headlights? I have got an RS500 style intercooler and wider alloy radiator plus pre-turbo cooler and my 2wd has always had standard lights with no clearance problems.
I would have thought that when the intercooler and radiator were originally fitted it would have had the standard headlights? I have got an RS500 style intercooler and wider alloy radiator plus pre-turbo cooler and my 2wd has always had standard lights with no clearance problems.
It sits so far forward that the Inside of the Headlights sit out at an angle and can't be seated at all. As if the Rad is too far forward
I would think that the Morettes, being single lamp units, are not as deep at the point they cover the edge of the rad, thus giving the clearance required.
As the standard units are one big, moulded unit, they're going to be that much deeper, and so will foul the rad.
I can see from the pics that there's no space to move everything back, as the fans will start fouling on the belts.
I'd suggest that if you want the standard lights on, then something has to give.
Cutting the rad isn't an option, but what about cutting a notch out of the headlamp casing. Once you have enough clearance, the hole could be sealed up.
How about moving the fans to the front of the rad, and then moving the whole lot back an inch or so? Lots of work, but it's an idea....
I would think that the Morettes, being single lamp units, are not as deep at the point they cover the edge of the rad, thus giving the clearance required.
As the standard units are one big, moulded unit, they're going to be that much deeper, and so will foul the rad.
I can see from the pics that there's no space to move everything back, as the fans will start fouling on the belts.
I'd suggest that if you want the standard lights on, then something has to give.
Cutting the rad isn't an option, but what about cutting a notch out of the headlamp casing. Once you have enough clearance, the hole could be sealed up.
How about moving the fans to the front of the rad, and then moving the whole lot back an inch or so? Lots of work, but it's an idea....
Didn't think of it like that. Could always trim off some of the Hoses and sit the entire Rad Assembly back an inch or so... Should give enough clearance I think
Didn't think of it like that. Could always trim off some of the Hoses and sit the entire Rad Assembly back an inch or so... Should give enough clearance I think
Is it an after market alloy radiator? If so maybe it was mounted to far forward? As a matter of interest I am pretty sure you can still buy brand new headlights for a Sapphire Cosworth.
Is it an after market alloy radiator? If so maybe it was mounted to far forward? As a matter of interest I am pretty sure you can still buy brand new headlights for a Sapphire Cosworth.
Yeah I believe it is mate. I'll have to have a look at some new lights then if they are still together
That looks like a Radtec cooler which I also have on my sapphire. I had the same problem and had to cut the back of the headlamp about around the main beam bulb cover to get them to fit right.
Jeez they are tight aren't they. Gonna have a go at fitting them again today since it's dry and the sun is out. Will give me a few hours to try get them fitted. Might have to trim the headlight casing though if I can't get the Rad moved back at all
22-01-2016, 07:16 AM
Headlight Help
