Diy Headlight Bulb Retainer

[terrabytetango]

So as I was swapping in the new Osrams that arrived today, my overeager self didn't notice the spring retention screw on one headlight was loose and the spring disappeared into oblivion when I undid the latch. So after freaking out for an hour pondering a few minutes, I improvised by using a key ring. The one on the right LEFT is what I made. It took me all of 15 minutes, and it works perfectly, if a little more pliable than the material the original spring was made of. On the right is what I made. All you need are two needle nose pliers.

Edit: Due to an unexpected brain fart I was unable to tell my arse from my elbow when I made this post. Errors have been rectified.

Edited June 18, 2012 by terrabytetango

[Jay Serasinghe]

Hws the performance of new Osrams ? U got it through Ebay ?

[terrabytetango]

These are Osram Nightbreaker Plus units, they're brighter than the regular Osram units my car came with. They reach farther and the light dispersion is better since the cutoff is clearly visible now.

[tiv]

Were these from ebay mate? What was the Wattage? H4s i presume?

[terrabytetango]

Yes from ebay. I posted details here.

[jdnet]

Great DIY MacGyver.

[Davy]

Good work terrabytetango. Must have had a mini heart attack when the spring flew off...

By the way, is it just me or does the one on the right look way better than the original?

[terrabytetango]

Wow I must have had my wires crossed when I did that post. The one the LEFT is what I made, not the one on the right. Thanks for pointing that out Davy.