HELP!! Don't want my spots to drop off!!

[Kirsty]

Just noticed the other day that the wee bell shaped bits that hold my spots on are looking very rusty!!:( Didnt notice how bad they were when I picked her up but I've only had her about 5 weeks so they must have been "on the turn" before I got her!! :eek: :mad: Not sure whether to go back to the garage or what!! Anyone any ideas?? Is this the norm?? Is there something I can paint on to stop it getting worse?? Sorry I know being a complete girl as usual!! :I

[Scottch]

kirsty,

I'd be taking the car back pal - I can't imagine the garage having much of a grumble about it. And I wouldn't be trying to cover the rust up until the garage seen it either.

Must add though, why would anyone make a spot light bracket in mild steel? Stainless steel is so cheap nowadays it's barely worth the difference.

Or maybe it's just a way of making us buy replacement brackets every couple of years??

Cheers!

Scott

[X30YES]

Well I'm past the spots age :p, but take the car back ...I'm on my second set in about four months or so ...brackets first then the lights, due to water ingress -just flash your eyes at them ,as Scott said , the brackets are in steel and cheap and nasty.

[Mini Me]

Sure they have modified them now,but don't quote me(pretty goddam sure tho):p

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by minime

Sure they have modified them now,but don't quote me(pretty goddam sure tho):p
Nope ,still black and white ...only ones I know are that are stainless are from Hella ,and they dont sell them without the lamps ...www.newministuff.co.uk sell them.......;)

[Mini Me]

Ok ,you leave me no choice,when i go back on Wednesday,i'm gonna check ,cos i'm surethey are new material,as i've just checked mine................I will not be defeated:blackeye::evil:;)

[minidriver#1]

i've noticed rust on the undersides of my spots but not on the brackets themselves, i reckon i can use a wire brush to get rid of that and treat em a little.

Kirsty, i have to agree and say to take the car to the garage and stand firm. They'll not have any reason to doubt it or deny you new brackets / spots :)

[Big Col]

Take it back!!! They shouldn't rust after 5 weeks! Flash whatever you need to at 'em and they'll cave. If that doesn't work just make a lot of noise!

[Duncan Stewart]

I heard the spots were bad for rust but that is ridiculous - rust from new in 5 weeks! Take them back and insist they change them.
Surely just a bit of brushed on paint after fitting would stop this? The other option would be to grease them regularly but this is messy.

[Kirsty]

Thank you guys!! Well as the general consensus is to go back to the garage then that is what I'll do!! I was going to do that but didn't know if I was being a bit over protective!! I'll flash my spots at them Col, too cold for anything else!! HEE HEE!! ;) I'll let you know how I get on!!

[3GGG]

That is ridiculous, I bought Lucas sealed beam spot and fog lamps in about 1972 and they are now on my brother's classic mini and despite being out in all weather they are not rusted yet!

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by 3GGG

That is ridiculous, I bought Lucas sealed beam spot and fog lamps in about 1972 and they are now on my brother's classic mini and despite being out in all weather they are not rusted yet!

They just don't make them like they used to, do they! Bet they only cost a tanner too.;)

Have you had to replace the mantles yet?:clown:

[3GGG]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ


quote:Originally posted by 3GGG

That is ridiculous, I bought Lucas sealed beam spot and fog lamps in about 1972 and they are now on my brother's classic mini and despite being out in all weather they are not rusted yet!

They just don't make them like they used to, do they! Bet they only cost a tanner too.;)

Have you had to replace the mantles yet?:clown:


and I didn't need to get the dealer to enable them either ;)

[redpoint rallying]

I had a set of brackets made up in aluminium by Prepfab. They are a rally preparations firm. See them at www.prepfab.co.uk
I sent them a sketch and dimensions and they made them up for me. I needed something more robust than the BMW items as I wanted to fit larger,non BMW lamps. They then only required some minor modifications to fit low enough to the top of the bumper to allow the bonnet to close normally. I have been testing them on the road car (see pic)and will use them on the rally car later on when required.

Ok, so no photo. Just spent the last age trying to work out if/how to do it. I know the question/answer of how to do it is in here somewhere but b******d if I can find it. So close your eyes tightly and imagine a pair of Cibie size spotlamps on a Cooper S........thats what I have got!:)

Cheers

[X30YES]

Cibie size in depth I take it ?...used to have 2 up two down years ago in my old Escort days (that's a car for you young un's)

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Cibie size in depth I take it ?...used to have 2 up two down years ago in my old Escort days (that's a car for you young un's)


When you say ,back in your old escort day's,does that mean you used to be a male hooker;):eek::blackeye:

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by redpoint rallying
Ok, so no photo. Just spent the last age trying to work out if/how to do it. I know the question/answer of how to do it is in here somewhere but b******d if I can find it.

How to post pics (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=308)

[red_cooper]

SURELY SUM ONE THAT DOESNT APPRECIATE THE BLUE OVAL!!!!


ESCORT DAYS? AS IN THE REAL ESCORTS OF THE SEVENTIES WHEN YOU HAD TO BE A REAL MAN TO HANDLE THE BEAST THAT WAS AN RS2000 MEXICO OR THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LSD'D RS TURBO'S DAYS OF THE 80'S

fast fords never die

I LIKE MY M,INI FOR A BIT OF FUN BUT IT CANT HOLD A CANDLE TO THE WIND AGAINST A FORD


my heart still lies with the blue oval!!!!!

BEST STANDARD FIT BODY KITS OF ANY CARS THAT HAVE EVER BEEN MADE

escort cosworth - a true legend
fezzy + escort turbo's- magic fun on the drag strip and a fezzy will give any coop'S a serious run 4 its $$$

focus RS - LOOK AT IT

THE LIST GOES ON

BEST LOOKING RALLY CAR EVER-RS200!!!

SPEAKING OF WHICH HAS ANY ONE SEEN CLARKSON'S VIDEO WHERE HE IS RACING MURRAY GREERS 732BHP ONE!??

GONE ARE THE DAYS OF GROUP B CARS

NONE OF THIS LAUNCH CONTROL PISH BRING BACK THE GLORY DAYS!!

I SEE THAT THE NEW COOPER S IS GONNA HAVE A BLOWER UNDER THE BONNET!!
BOUT TIME TOO 4WD TOO AND THEN WE MIGHT HAVE A WRC CONTENDER FOR BMW(SORRY MINI. WOUL PROB GIVE MOST OF THE CURRET WRC'S A RUN 4 THEIR MONEY.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by red_cooper
I LIKE MY M,INI FOR A BIT OF FUN BUT IT CANT HOLD A CANDLE TO THE WIND AGAINST A FORD
Oh dear :blackeye::p:evil::)
Remember to stay on topic or go to the OT&B forum ;)

[Big Col]

<splutters> <nearly chokes on his roll and sausage> The FOCUS RS??? It looks like wee Max power malky fae Possil has done it! It's hideous!

[Sheilz]

Thanks Kirsty. If it hadn't been for this thread I wouldn't have thought to check the brackets on mine. I spotted rust on one this morning so went to JC. Am getting two new spotlights and the brackets changed on Monday. Strangely enough its my new spots that have to get changed (just a few weeks old) rather than the originals which are five months. Have to say absolutely no problem with JC. Service par excellence!:D:D:D:D

[Kirsty]

Glad I could be of assistamce Sheilz!! I still ned to phone BMW (note to self must get wriggle on) RIGHT!!! The rest of you get off my topic and get over to OT&B!! Hookers indeed!!! Just what I was thinking tho minime!! HEE HEE!!!

[redpoint rallying]

Martin, thanks for the info on posting pics. Cant do it though as I dont have pics already on the internet.
Red Cooper - My spots are the same dimensions and Cibies, diameter and depth......Mk 2 Escorts? Anyone who has stood at a forest stage and watched one, heard one and smelled one (Castrol R anyone?) will know what you mean!!!! heh heh great cars, up there with the Mini any day!

cheers!

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by redpoint rallying

Cant do it though as I dont have pics already on the internet.


Redpoint, You have gallery space on Mini2 that you can use - as long as you dont abuse it too much :p, or sign up with a free picture hosting company such as Fotango.

[redpoint rallying]

Ok, I give up, I cant view my own pic so you will just have to follow my previous advice and imagine them.............ho hum.

[Scottch]

Red,

E-mail me your pics and I'll host em and post em up for you mate

Cheers!

Scott

[Scottch]

http://www.scottch.com/mini/rr01.jpg


quote:Originally posted by redpoint rallying

I had a set of brackets made up in aluminium by Prepfab. They are a rally preparations firm. See them at www.prepfab.co.uk
I sent them a sketch and dimensions and they made them up for me. I needed something more robust than the BMW items as I wanted to fit larger,non BMW lamps. They then only required some minor modifications to fit low enough to the top of the bumper to allow the bonnet to close normally. I have been testing them on the road car (see pic)and will use them on the rally car later on when required.

Ok, so no photo. Just spent the last age trying to work out if/how to do it. I know the question/answer of how to do it is in here somewhere but b******d if I can find it. So close your eyes tightly and imagine a pair of Cibie size spotlamps on a Cooper S........thats what I have got!:)

Cheers

Martin


HTH - cheers! Scott

[Duncan Stewart]

Looks excellent! :D

[MartinSullivan]

Looking good redpoint - are they stable, no probs with vibration?

[X30YES]

After reading the post by Kirsty (and replying) I was filling the water bottles and noticed that MY lights are rusting again ....this will be my third set now in four months being replced !! Pony and Trap or what ?

[redpoint rallying]

They appear very stable but I hadnt got the chance to wire them up prior to the collision with the deer!! The car is currently being repaired so will get them wired after that and report back, then I'll know for sure.

cheers!