FTO AUSTRALIA

Sahin wrote:Fixed the Gearbox \o/
It's running like a dream again


This weeks list will be
-Fix Speedo
-Install EL Dials
-Install new polished Headlights
**-Do a HB3 to HB4 conversion for the low beams**

Any details on this?

You can get adapters these days on eBay supposedly.

Took the front bar off and installed the new polished headlights And I also done the HB4 to HB3 headlight conversion today so I'll write an up to date guide? lol

This is the low beam bulb (HB4) *Note the little bit in between the pins to the left* This is the High Beam bulb (HB3) *Note the 2 little bits in between the pins to the left* Hard to see but this is the plug for the low beams that takes a HB4 Bulb *Note the yellow bit in between the pin slots to the right has only one slot* The yellow bit is what is stopping the HB3 bulb we want to use being plugged in. Pull that yellow bit out with some needle nose pliers and plug your new HB3 bulb in Next thing stopping us from using the HB3 bulb is a little metal point bit *note the little bit of the tab getting stuck on this point* What I done was just force it past this pointy bit making sure the other 2 tabs went in correctly at the same time. and once you get the top tab past the point you can install the bulb perfectly correctly... (I guess you could just grind the point away but why bother when it's not that hard to get them in right?) Now you have brighter headlights
*Note that I had the front bumper off and headlights out to do this so may be a little bit harder for you*

Nice write up, mind if I pinch it & add it to the DIY?

Bennoz wrote:Nice write up, mind if I pinch it & add it to the DIY?

Yeah for sure! no worries at all.

Cheers for that :p
May have to look at doing this...

Nice guide. +1 Take the front bar and headlights off if you want to do any work on the headlights. Unless you are Mickey mouse.

HULK SMASH

So, basically you're using high beam bulbs for the lows? Is okay due to the angle that the lights are directed?

bjk wrote:So, basically you're using high beam bulbs for the lows? Is okay due to the angle that the lights are directed?

Correct , because we have projector headlights the beam is distributed much more accurately and will just act as really bright headlights, without blinding everyone else...

Sahin wrote:

bjk wrote:So, basically you're using high beam bulbs for the lows? Is okay due to the angle that the lights are directed?

Correct , because we have projector headlights the beam is distributed much more accurately and will just act as really bright headlights, without blinding everyone else...

Interesting. May have to look into them! The regular lights do seem pretty dull.

I'm going to attempt this myself, when I get the chance. The headlights are dull as sh*t for the FTO, and I now find myself driving with high beams on permanently.

I fit 8 17" rims all with tires in this one today...
6 on the back seat 2 in the boot
And was able to drive with a passenger still!

Sahin wrote:I fit 8 17" rims all with tires in this one today...
6 on the back seat 2 in the boot
And was able to drive with a passenger still!

I pity the passenger...and pics of interior scratches please

Would anyone be interested in buying this? Heaps of power for an Auto GPX, no rust in roof, paint job is really good, low kms 143,000kms, lots of my work been put into it as you can see...
4.5k and it's yours! can also be converted to manual for 5k!

Sahin wrote:Would anyone be interested in buying this? Heaps of power for an Auto GPX, no rust in roof, paint job is really good, low kms 143,000kms, lots of my work been put into it as you can see...
4.5k and it's yours! can also be converted to manual for 5k!


PS: CF AB style bonnet, not included in the sale.

Yeah stock bonnet obviously lol

I've got an ab

silverGPX wrote:I've got an ab

Yeah keep up the gym and you'll have 6 mate