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quick question on Iceshark's lighting kit

marcoturbo

marcoturbo

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Hi,

I know the Iceshark's kits are unfortunately no longer available... but I have a question some folks here could answer. I used the search function but didn't manage in finding a good reply.

Is the Iceshark's headlight harness the same between euro and US cars ? Lights are different and did the several (lucky) members who have this headlight kit have to modify the harness ?

I already have a battery cable kit ready to be installed and I contemplate trying to find a "new old stock" lighting kit from a US guy (or the rennbay harness but it doesn't look as good and stealth as the iceshark one)

Thanks.

Marc
 
Marco, I don't believe that the Iceshark is relevant outside of the US. I would go to Rennlist and check with a poster known as 'Jesse' on there. He has all the remaining inventory of this product.
 
There are a few people who have this in the UK. Rick Cannell and I think Paul Smith. Not sure if the kit needed any modification for RHD cars though - wouldn't have thought so.
 
I didn't know Paul Smith had one but I have.

They fit UK cars with few issues.

If you have the nasty dim dip headlamps you have to do the headlamp down conversion otherwise the new relays buzz like angry bees. Which is bad for the relays. Other than that no problems and brighter lights.
 
I have one as well over in Spain, but on a US spec S2, so no issues there. I did however substitute a standard Bosch voltage regulator for the adjustable Transpo unit that Dan Wray included in the kits. I understand several customers had problems with the Transpo after a while so I'm glad I didn't use it.

A similar product although made of lower gauge wiring is available from Rennbay.com
 
It's basically an independent wiring loom for the headlamps which uses the original feeds to switch relays. The advantage being is it uses heavier gauge wire and nice new connections so it reduces voltage loss and resultant light dimming. You could also happily install 100W bulbs without melting the loom - not that you would use 100w bulbs as that would be illegal. [;)]
 
Oh.

Kind of like all the bits I have kicking around in my basement and have been meaning to make into a wiring relay for the last 18 months? Along with some nice 100/55W bulbs and four high-power relays to switch them?

I did the same to my Mk1 GTi a while back. 400w at the front of the car meant you cooked the passing wildlife before you ran them over ... (see my pigeon comment in the "Driving all year 'round" thread ... ) Didn't half make the roadsigns a bit bright too.


Oli.
 
And you don't get the advantage of seeing the headlights of cars coming around corners up ahead.

Had I fitted 100W bulbs (which obviously I wouldn't) I would then agree with you in respect of the glare off road signs. I might then have removed the 100w bulbs and put standard bulbs back in - which were brighter than the original any way as I wasn't getting dimming through the loom.
 
I think so. Mine has been on so long now that it is difficult to remember what the headlamps were like previously.
 
ORIGINAL: edh

So this is worth doing John?
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Emphatically, and without a shadow of doubt, "Yes."

I'm just wondering why I have taken so long to get 'round to doing it on my S2. Probably that I drive in London most of the time, so headlights are not as essential as out of town.


Oli.
 
Whoops, I meant to say Robby not Jessie for the guy in the US with the Iceshark stuff. Sorry. I would try him definitely if you need something or just to know details.
 
I think so. Mine has been on so long now that it is difficult to remember what the headlamps were like previously.
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If they were anything like mine are now, Elton John popped out the glove compartment and started singing Candle in the wind everytime the lights are turned on.
 
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