In the USA version of 1987-1991 Toyota Camry we got the standard
non-upgradeable headlight reflectors (in a proprietary shape) with 9007
bulbs. I'd like to upgrade the bulbs, but the glass in the standard reflector
is so poorly ground that installing brighter bulbs results in simply blinding
oncoming traffic. And the contacts for the bulb are so tiny that the
increased current of a brighter bulb simply melts the plastic connector
housing. (Can you say "Where did I put that extinguisher?")

While e-code replacement lamps are available for many models of car, as far
as I can see they're not available for the 87-91 Camry. Nonetheless I'm
curious to know what style of reflector and bulbs were in Camrys delivered to
countries (including, of course, UK) outside N. America.

Thanks,
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DaveC gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

While e-code replacement lamps are available for many models of car, as
far as I can see they're not available for the 87-91 Camry. Nonetheless
I'm curious to know what style of reflector and bulbs were in Camrys
delivered to countries (including, of course, UK) outside N. America.

Was it the same car? It wouldn't be the first time that US and Euro
versions have shared only a badge.

This is what we got as the '87-91 Camry...
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=721&

Bear in mind UK headlights would be no use to you, as they'd dip the
wrong way for US traffic - you'd want them from a LHD European country.

This is what we got as the '87-91 Camry...
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=721&

I think so. This is the car:
http://tinyurl.com/6exknp

Bear in mind UK headlights would be no use to you, as they'd dip the
wrong way for US traffic - you'd want them from a LHD European country.

Yes, I know. Just trying to determine if e-code lamps were on any of the
non-US cars. Then I can focus on LHD countries.

What NG's would be good to post in for non-US, non-UK, non-AU car groups?

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What NG's would be good to post in for non-US, non-UK, non-AU car groups?

Thanks,

Perhaps not a good question to ask in a UK NG!

;-)

Chris

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This is what we got as the '87-91 Camry...
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=721&

I think so. This is the car:
http://tinyurl.com/6exknp

Bear in mind UK headlights would be no use to you, as they'd dip the
wrong way for US traffic - you'd want them from a LHD European country.

Yes, I know. Just trying to determine if e-code lamps were on any of the
non-US cars. Then I can focus on LHD countries.

What NG's would be good to post in for non-US, non-UK, non-AU car groups?

Thanks,


try the peeps over on pistonheads.com in the jap chat forum they'll either
know or point you in the right direction

try the peeps over on pistonheads.com in the jap chat forum they'll either
know or point you in the right direction

Thanks. Will do.

Perhaps not a good question to ask in a UK NG!

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DaveC gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

Perhaps not a good question to ask in a UK NG!

Hmph.

Trying to source headlights from LHD versions of a car that - even RHD -
was utterly unloved and unwanted in this country 20 years ago...?

"DaveC" wrote in message
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In the USA version of 1987-1991 Toyota Camry we got the standard
non-upgradeable headlight reflectors (in a proprietary shape) with 9007
bulbs. I'd like to upgrade the bulbs, but the glass in the standard reflector
is so poorly ground that installing brighter bulbs results in simply blinding
oncoming traffic. And the contacts for the bulb are so tiny that the
increased current of a brighter bulb simply melts the plastic connector
housing. (Can you say "Where did I put that extinguisher?")

While e-code replacement lamps are available for many models of car, as far
as I can see they're not available for the 87-91 Camry. Nonetheless I'm
curious to know what style of reflector and bulbs were in Camrys delivered to
countries (including, of course, UK) outside N. America.

Try aus.cars.

Fraser

"Fraser Johnston" gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

While e-code replacement lamps are available for many models of car, as
far as I can see they're not available for the 87-91 Camry. Nonetheless
I'm curious to know what style of reflector and bulbs were in Camrys
delivered to countries (including, of course, UK) outside N. America.

Try aus.cars.

RHD country, so the lights'd be the wrong way round for US.

"Adrian" wrote in message
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"Fraser Johnston" gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

While e-code replacement lamps are available for many models of car, as
far as I can see they're not available for the 87-91 Camry. Nonetheless
I'm curious to know what style of reflector and bulbs were in Camrys
delivered to countries (including, of course, UK) outside N. America.

Try aus.cars.

RHD country, so the lights'd be the wrong way round for US.

So is the UK?????

Fraser