Hi All.
Just a bit of DIY. I have always used day running lights, when I had my BMW I fitted some quite expensive bought ones, and was dissapointed when they only lasted a winter, hence, made some cheap ones of my own, they seem to last quite well, and I always knock up a spare set, just in case.
If pictures have loaded in right order, first is what you will need, 1/2" alloy pipe, you could use 20mm copper pipe, pipe brackets and the lights, I buy these off ebay for about £3.00. see item number
191579175614.
Cut two bits of pipe about 3/8's inch longer than the light, drill small hole in the end, and pass wire through, glue the light to the pipe (super glue). Then I use body filler to fill the void inside, hence light will never come out and is water proof. Rub down and quick coat of paint. The last thing I do is smear a tiny bit of black silicon sealent round the lens, just to make sure water cannot get in.
I have fitted under front cowling using the pipe clips, just two small self tappers, and then wired to side light circuit.
Last picture is some I have already fitted, picture taken in bright sunlight, but can still be seen.
As I said, cheap to make, so I always have some made up as spares in case one blows (not happened yet).
Whilst taking last picture, dug some boulders (all right, small stones) out of radiator, no leaks thank god, but next job is to make a cover, ordered some sheet alloy today, so will post that up when done.
Thought some one might find this of some use.
