winners 16 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm thinking of keeping my S1 on the road this winter so would like a bit more light up front! Also could do with not changing the whole headlight when it goes. Is there an easy upgrade anyone can recommend that uses the current wiring set up? Ta Mark Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 469 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) I believe the favoured option is to find some Triumph 2000 headlamp mounts (they had 4 headlamps back in the day but I can't remember if they need to come from a MK1 or MK2?) then buy some modern 5&3/4" glass bowls which accept halogen light bulbs. I have done this following Matt Oxley's lead but have yet to fit them!! It may take a while to source the rings from a Triumph 2000 but they do come up on eBay. Paul. Edited October 30, 2012 by Paul Coleman Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
philleech 54 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Ive done this too. Bought a replacement set of 5 3/4" headlights from ebay and fitted halogen bulbs dead easy. Cortina ones fit too Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winners 16 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Cheers chaps, I'll give Matt a call as well. Mark Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Is this what our on about? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Dolomite-2500-Stag-5-3-4-Sealed-Beam-Conversion-Halogen-Headlight-Kit-/271020204982?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ATriumph|Model%3A2000&hash=item3f1a1023b6 Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
philleech 54 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 yep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 469 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 But you need to replace the headlamp bowls with two part ones. Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 What do they look like? Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Southam 0 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I recently replaced my S2 bulbs with Xenon Superwhite H4s (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290572959638). Made a big difference, not perfect but I doubt they ever will be compared to modern headlights. Certainly cheaper than a complete swap out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 469 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Mark try this guy... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Car-Mk2-Triumph-2000-2500-Door-Windows-All-Good-Condition-/251178229298?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7b639e32 looks like he's breaking a MK2 Triumph 2000. Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
winners 16 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 What do you mean by two part headlamp bowls Paul? Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to post Share on other sites
espritmania 34 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Put Mk 3 Capri ones in,they fitted straight in ,no prob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winners 16 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Paul, did they go straight in without changing bowls? There are a few full kits on ebay. Ta Mark Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to post Share on other sites
philleech 54 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 These are what I bought from ebay.... "Lotus 5 & 3/4" Sealed Beam Halogen Quad Headlight Conversion Kit" and with the wipac bowls I also had as my metal ones were shot it was pretty straight forward with only a bit of fettling needed on one bowl to clear the bolts in the bottom of the pod Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 These are what I bought from ebay.... "Lotus 5 & 3/4" Sealed Beam Halogen Quad Headlight Conversion Kit" and with the wipac bowls I also had as my metal ones were shot it was pretty straight forward with only a bit of fettling needed on one bowl to clear the bolts in the bottom of the pod Phil Where did you get the bowls from? Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
philleech 54 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 europaspares do them but I bought them from ebay a couple at a time. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 OK, if buy these; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Dolomite-2500-Stag-5-3-4-Sealed-Beam-Conversion-Halogen-Headlight-Kit-/271020204982?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ATriumph|Model%3A2000&hash=item3f1a1023b6 an these; https://www.europaspares.com/product/260/14235/LIGHTING/FRONT_LIGHTS/HEADLAMP_SHELL___NEST_UNITS/Wipac_Headlamp_Nest_Unit_5_75inch___S5538.html Does this complete what I would need? Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
PilotSteve 11 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 doubt this anygood to you guys but ,i was looking at an upgrade on LEW,maybe helpfull Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philleech 54 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Yep thats what you need Mark.Good luckPhil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GordonMasson 128 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Just a thought on this guys.... is the wiring capable of taking the current for Halogen lamps? Quote I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. Groucho Marx http://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/lotus-esprit-first-and-last/ http://www.corgi.co.uk/lotus-esprit-s1-chassis-0100g-the-first-production-esprit-signal-red.html Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 469 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 No, not a chance Bit like the rest of the wiring loom really hahaha Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 The first thing I ever bought was a fire extinguisher....................... Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 469 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Mark Just double check the glass bowls will fit in those metal housings. Mine don't have a bowl as such just a ring. Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
PilotSteve 11 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) good question sorry meant the wiring issue thoughts ? Edited January 2, 2013 by PilotSteve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freemason 97 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Would these fit existing S2 headlamp rings? Shame there's no guide on upgrading S1/S2 lights... http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RM8100 Edited March 17, 2015 by Freemason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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