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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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I have changed my Escos to a Wrc front end with morrettes, in doing so I have now made my sidelights the indicators. The problem I now have is the indicators flash to quick. I have tried to find 21w 501 sidelight / indicator bulbs in orange but I can't find any at all. Any ideas lads?
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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Nobody is ever going to make a 21W 501 ! nevermind in orange.

Can you change the bulb holder and install a proper bulb ?
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Nobody is ever going to make a 21W 501 ! nevermind in orange.

Can you change the bulb holder and install a proper bulb ?
Yes they do i will try and find a link.
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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A.E.S electrical

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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 10:11 PM
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That or resistors would of worked, I'm guessing you'd be better with 21w lamps for a brighter indication.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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Thanks mate, is that the same size? I bought some the other day and the were double the size of the others?
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 06:59 AM
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I've just read it properly, you get a 16mm diameter and a 9.5mm diameter. You sir are a star! Thanks mate
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cutch
I've just read it properly, you get a 16mm diameter and a 9.5mm diameter. You sir are a star! Thanks mate
No worries just doing a set of head lights at work which require these bulbs.
Glad to have helped.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300635570487

These will work also if you use the red electronic indicator relay from AES.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Ok mate. Thanks again.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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You can also get 23w halogen bulbs for motorbikes. I used them when I did quads in my mk2 fez, using side repeaters in the front bumper for indicators.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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I have the american us rear lights on my focus and they also use a 21w 501,
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