286T bulbs - cheap source

[plod]

Anybody know a good source of 286T bulbs?

I could do with half a dozen and don't particularly fancy paying dealer prices
The local factors do a version, but it's the one with the longer holder

would prefer the short version

Had a quick look on ebay but nothing sprang out
I did get some 501's thanks to Gary406 for a great price, so hoping I can do the same for the 286T's

[jasper5]

These are cheap...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOX-10-CAPLESS-DA ... 20b6157c95

[Catflem]

Bulbs are a sore point with me at the moment.

My D9 turns the lights on automatically (is there a way of disabling this ?), and I noticed one of my headlight bulbs had failed on a drizzly day. So rather than risk getting a ticket, I popped into the local robbing b*st*rds with the orange and black logo.

They charged a tenner , and then offered to fit it for me for a further £5.99 . The ever so helpful assistant also advised that they recommend both bulbs should be replaced at the same time. I paid for the bulb through gritted teeth, and then spent about 45 seconds fitting it.

The following day I ordered 2 from these guys http://shop.ebay.co.uk/motorseamus/m.ht ... .l1313ebay total cost for the pair was £2 delivered !.

[mjb]

The ever so helpful assistant also advised that they recommend both bulbs should be replaced at the same time.

I also recommend this. I've always found that when one goes the other will also go within a week or two. Also, it looks naff when you've got two different bulbs in, especially if one is nearing the end of its life and chucking out a lot less light

I think I paid about £50 for two pairs of Philips x-treme bulbs on special offer (one pair for my pug, the other for my golf - got to remember to change those before selling it!) . VERY good bulbs! Chuck out a lot more light than cheapo bulbs with an incredibly sharp cut-off so I can see if I'm at risk of blinding people...

[Catflem]

The ever so helpful assistant also advised that they recommend both bulbs should be replaced at the same time.

I also recommend this. I've always found that when one goes the other will also go within a week or two.

Noted, but I fear their intention is more to do with their profitability than any concern for my welfare.

I've got a couple of spare bulbs now, so when the next one blows I'll change them both at the same time.

[plod]

Just double checking

Does anybody know off top of head if the ones Jasper link'd to are the correct wattage i.e 1.2v, or is 2w correct?

[plod]

Well, ordered the ones Jasper linked to anyway

[Gary406]

dave did you ever get those LED rear bulbs working ?

[plod]

still in the box mate
Keep meaning to go see my electronics wiz mate as he'll know what to do but you know how it is

[Gary406]