Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club

ok im curious if anyone has converted the headlights on a early r8 (mines a 92) im curious about any conversions but yhh ive been toying with the idea of making up acouple plates and putting in circle lights similar to the style of the xj40s, any thoughts or suggestions aswell as any form of conversions leave in the replys will post in another forum aswell cuz i dunno if this is the right forum

You have definitely posted in the right forum.......and I am sure there has been a discussion about headlamp mods within the last 12 months.
I can't remember the detail, but I think somebody mentioned doing something with a conversion that had been made for a Fiat Punto or Citroen Xantia???

220 GSi turbo wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:19 pm You have definitely posted in the right forum.......and I am sure there has been a discussion about headlamp mods within the last 12 months.
I can't remember the detail, but I think somebody mentioned doing something with a conversion that had been made for a Fiat Punto or Citroen Xantia???

thanks i shall look its more a project than a sure fire mod *laughs*

pkronic wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:58 pm ok im curious if anyone has converted the headlights on a early r8 (mines a 92) im curious about any conversions but yhh ive been toying with the idea of making up acouple plates and putting in circle lights similar to the style of the xj40s, any thoughts or suggestions aswell as any form of conversions leave in the replys will post in another forum aswell cuz i dunno if this is the right forum

We found an R8 with the Punto headlights on this thread: http://www.rover200.org.uk/forums/viewt ... 09&p=68148

Those headlights will require a fair amount of metalwork around the front wings and bonnet.

There are twin headlight and twin taillight conversions sold by Auto Fashion. Never seen them so get photographs before you part with cash!

See the price list at the bottom of this page - http://www.autofashion.co.uk/rover_200_mk_2.htm

220 GSi turbo wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:19 pm You have definitely posted in the right forum.......and I am sure there has been a discussion about headlamp mods within the last 12 months.
I can't remember the detail, but I think somebody mentioned doing something with a conversion that had been made for a Fiat Punto or Citroen Xantia???

Xantia? Makes me wonder if these can be made to fit? They look awful but if the improve the illumination I'm all for it.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-216-gti- ... nav=SEARCH

Just put the originals back in the show field!

If not are normal xantia units an improvement? I'm trialing those LED H4 ballasted bulbs right now. Seem ok so far!

You can make anything fit.

1234dist wrote: ↑Sun May 06, 2018 5:26 am You can make anything fit.

So true, and cable ties save weight over actual fixings.

I'm now examining BMW E36 units... Interesting, and decent value. Oh god where will this end?

I fancy putting quad headlights behind stock shaped lenses.
It's one thing I really liked about the some of the Super Touring era BTCC cars.
Not had many cars with the right shaped lights to start with, so would be nice to get round to it on the R8.

Marv_666 wrote: ↑Mon May 14, 2018 9:49 pm I fancy putting quad headlights behind stock shaped lenses.
It's one thing I really liked about the some of the Super Touring era BTCC cars.
Not had many cars with the right shaped lights to start with, so would be nice to get round to it on the R8.

Thinking about this as said above myself... Thinking E36 projectors in custom made housings with lenses... Maybe original, maybe make some perspex ones. Big job but it's be worth it!

E36 is probably the easiest way.
About the right size, holders for all the bulbs, adjusters, it's all there in one easy to find package.
Several versions too, normal / projectors / angel eyes... pretty much covered whatever your taste.
I'm thinking mounting them a bit higher so the top gets cut off by the edge of the bonnet.
Match up to what was done on the MG Z cars, just to hint back to factory styling.