lotusshaney Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I just fitted the replacement 4 headlight main beam relay and what a difference. All four headlights on full beam means I can see in the dark country lanes that I live in. Anyway if anyone wants one let me know as I have some Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflyingdog Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I just fitted the replacement 4 headlight main beam relay and what a difference. All four headlights on full beam means I can see in the dark country lanes that I live in. Anyway if anyone wants one let me know as I have some Dan Hi Dan All important question how much?? Cheers Nick S4s Quote Simplest things first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusshaney Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Hi Dan All important question how much?? Cheers Nick S4s What they cost me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamives Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 What they cost me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynherron Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Hi Guys will someone just fill in the blanks for me here...... I thought on dip that the outer 2 came on and on main beam both the outers and inners came on. does this relay enable something different? Thanks Glyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonMasson Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 One thing to look out for guys.... check that your wiring loom can cope with the extra current ... just a thought. i uprated my loom to be on the safe side. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 That's what you get. Glyn, you're right - On main beam there are only ever 2 lights on due to the relay fitted being single pole. Fit a double pole relay and you get 4 It's much better for night driving and the wiring is already fitted for this, however I did fuse it on my car (belt and braces). With auto design I think they work around the fact that the bulb will act as a crude type of fuse, which it can, but it doesn't help much if a fault develops before the bulb in the circuit Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusshaney Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 All of the wiring to do this is already in the car. Infact all USA cars have this relay in to enable all 4 lights so the wiring itself is designed to cope with the load. However I agree with Jon in that the front lights are not fused and that it might be a good idea to fuse the feed to both the sidelight and headlight relays. I have made some piggy back relay holders that plug into the existing holders. They are fused and are easy to install and remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynherron Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 So normaly (before the double pole relay), when switching from dip to main beam, the outers go out and the inners come on? Mine must have already had the relay cos on main beam, all 4 have always lit.... FYI I've wired mine so that on dip, all 4 come on as well. This doesnt seem to make a great deal of difference, although apart from looking more inpressive, some cars do move over easier. With regard to the MOT, I know that my mod is only leagal between certain years and mine is outside of those, but my MOT guy didnt know (I actually asked him), and a few mates that are in the police (and traffic department) didnt know either. I've run like this for a year now and now problems. Glyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Don't you have Dave Walters old car Glyn ? Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynherron Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Don't you have Dave Walters old car Glyn ? Hi Jon Nope !! Where did you get that one from??? Do you want to buy it Must be the wrong time of the year (only had 1 viewing at the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hi Jon Nope !! Where did you get that one from??? Do you want to buy it Must be the wrong time of the year (only had 1 viewing at the Quote 89 White Esprit SE...a few little upgrades....93 RX7.....Silverstone....slightly modded...Muahaha...New Addition:1990 300ZX TT......Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynherron Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Don't think everyone's gone off Esprits, I think maybe Christmas has a lot to do with it! Maybe? Artie I would like to think that, but its been on the market since september! Glyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 For some reason I thought you had Dave's S4s which probably had the mod already done. I don't want to buy it at the moment, but you never know - winter's not over yet If I were in the look for one I'd be over quick as a shot. Have you tried any dealers / speacilists for a quick sale ? UK Sports cars (aka the enemy) like Selling S4s's at Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynherron Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 For some reason I thought you had Dave's S4s which probably had the mod already done. I don't want to buy it at the moment, but you never know - winter's not over yet If I were in the look for one I'd be over quick as a shot. Have you tried any dealers / speacilists for a quick sale ? UK Sports cars (aka the enemy) like Selling S4s's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Dunno, I think they offered Adam about Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusshaney Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 To all those who have contacted me about the relays they cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newts Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I would be interested in these if they were still available ? Quote Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted November 3, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I put 2 sets of hid conversion kits in mine Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newts Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Appreciate that would give more light but the relay and 4 new bulbs is a really easy conversion 1 Quote Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 The relay is an easy part to get at any auto elec. You may struggle to get an answer in this thread as it was from 2006. This is the relay I used. Had no trouble with it at all. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 SjSportscars search for part number SJ082M0011 Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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