Opinions on this idea please ! !

Hey,

Yeah the description is basically the idea, and I just wanted some opinions on the legality and whether or not anyone has tried this.

I understand angel eye headlights are naf and don't suit the classic nature of the mk1, and I'd never consider them normally. I was just thinking of ways to remove the front bumper without doing any heavy mods to make it legal.

I also want to mention that obviously the led part would be painted orange.

So yeah if anyone has any information regarding this or just general advice on whether it's legal that would be sound.

also would it require any major mods to the indicator wiring ?

Thanks ! 

technically this isnt allowed, you cant try to 'dual function' lamps which weren't originally designed for it. whether or not it would actually be an issue I'm not sure?

main problem is when the dip or main beams are on would they be visible enough?

one way I've seen it done was with smoked side repeaters hidden in/below the grille

How about a line of LEDs hidden in between the gaps in the grille?

One way is to wire the Bumper Turns to feed the side markers, so you have side markers, and when turning the side marker flashes with the turns.

Google Daniel Sterns lighting to see the functionality of it.

While I never had "halo" or "angel-eyes" on one of my rides I did have Projector lamps, with a Blue bulb in the center of the top.  I tied that in to the turns, it worked…blinked opposite to the turn.  (see daniel stern lighting)

Thanks guys !!

This isn't something I plan on doing soon, just a thought as money is tight at the moment.

The head lights blinding out the use of indicators probably means this is illegal, didn't think of that ! Aha.

Cheers once again, will let you know if anything develops on this situation.

kind regards,

Bill.

i used motorbike indicators inside the openings that the bumper irons would have originally sat in.

If you use LED style indicators you'll need a ballast to regulate the current or the LED's won't work. They take such little power that the are effectively overloaded.

I'll see if i can find a picture somewhere

Thanks for the replies !

When I have some spare cash I'm going to look further into this.

I think as mentioned the fact that they will be difficult to see when the head lights are on might render this idea illegal.

either way thanks again ! I'll keep you updated on this, let you know how it goes if I end up trying something.

Kind regards,

Bill.