Yahoo Message Number: 19819 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19819)
I drove my coach for the first time at night and the low beams are not very good so I replaced them with Silverstar bulbs and now they are brighter but are turned down too much. I found what looks like an adjustment knob that I have to use channel locks to turn but I can't tell if it is doing anything to the beam. There are two knobs that I can see one is close to the high beam and is smaller the larger one is close to the low beam and clicks when you are turning it. What am I doing wrong?
Brad Ribelin
2000 Magna #5096
Yahoo Message Number: 19826 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19826)
I would be interested too. First of all my covers need to be replaced - they are weathered and hazy. CC tells me to use '87 to '91 Ford Bronco parts because that's what the head lights are. I just returned from driving some very narrow curvy mountain roads at night which really increased my "pucker factor" not being able to see as well as I would like. You mentioned Silverstar bulbs - what's the deal on those and where do you get them? I'm looking for the brightest modifications I can make without blinding oncomers.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Bojangles5169
'98 Intrigue 10616
Yahoo Message Number: 19827 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19827)
The bulbs are made by Sylania and I got them at Auto Zone for $19.each H7 is for the low beam and it made a big difference in the brightness but I need to turn them up more. I parked my Yukon next to the coach at night to get a refrence on how low they were and they point down too much. I will go to a Ford dealer now that I know what they are and ask them how to raise them as I must be doing someting wrong and I will post my results.
Brad Ribelin
2000 Magna #5096
Yahoo Message Number: 19828 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19828)
Yahoo Message Number: 19829 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19829)
Yahoo Message Number: 19830 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19830)
Meguiars has had various products available to polish up plastic. I've used them with great success. Check the following for a new offering from them:
http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plastic-care/PlastX-Clear-Plastic-Cleaner-Polish (http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plastic-care/PlastX-Clear-Plastic-Cleaner-Polish)
Mike
LARRY A HANSON wrote:
Yahoo Message Number: 19831 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19831)
I have polished out some very bad headlite lenses on our 98. Used very fine paper 400/600 grit first then used rubbing compound with a high speed buffer and finally fine polishing compound. finish with cleaner polish and wax. You will be amazed at how well you can make them come out. If all else fails you can buy the Asian aftermarket replacements for about 90 bucks apiece.
Good luck
Ron 98 Allure 30185
TBooneFisher wrote:
Yahoo Message Number: 19836 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19836)
Larry, will the acrylic polish work on body armor?
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
Yahoo Message Number: 19838 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19838)
Walt: Yes. That's why I bought it. I had an encounter with a small Orange tree in Yuma the year after I bought the coach. It takes a lot of elbow grease because it is a very fine grit, but it will polish most acrylics.
Larry
Intrigue
10762
Yahoo Message Number: 19839 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19839)
Thanks, Larry---I'll give it a try.
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
Yahoo Message Number: 19840 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19840)
Walt,
There was a discussion on this board about 18 -24 mo ago about polish made by Novus that was particularly good for the body armor. I've used it with very good results. I don't remember the product specifics and I don't have my coach handy, but a number of folks spoke very highly of it at the time.
Brian
00 Allure 30507
Yahoo Message Number: 19847 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19847)
I give a two thumbs up on the Silverstar bulbs worth the $40 I spent on them and easy to install. I emailed CC they said my light housing is made by BMW so I will go by the BMW dealership with a photo to figure out how to adjust them. Thanks for all the replies on this issue.
Yahoo Message Number: 19864 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19864)
Brian, since you mention it I now remember Novus being recommended for clearing up coach armor. What I don't remember is where I can purchase it. Any ideas?
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
polish
spoke
Yahoo Message Number: 19870 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19870)
This is the first item up on my internet search:
http://tops4less.com/novus-plastic-polish.html?OVRAW=novus% 20polish&OVKEY=novus%20polish&OVMTC=standard
I use the stuff, but not overly impressed.
Dean
95 CC Magna 5280
Yahoo Message Number: 19882 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19882)
You should be able to find it at a local motorcycle shop. Many bikers use it to polish helmets and windscreens.
Jim Hughes
2000 Allure #30511
recommended
I've
Yahoo Message Number: 19884 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19884)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLD%2CGGLD%3A2004-19%2CGGLD%3Aen&q=plastic+polish (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLD%2CGGLD%3A2004-19%2CGGLD%3Aen&q=plastic+polish)
Yahoo Message Number: 19886 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19886)
Thanks, Jim. I'll check it out.
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
Yahoo Message Number: 19888 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19888)
Like everything else these days, just ask Google!!
http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml (http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml)
Hope this works.
Brian
00 Allure 30507
USA RET X 2
recommended
I've
Yahoo Message Number: 19917 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19917)
Headlights from CC are considerably less than from Ford dealer based on my experience in Florida.
--- LARRY A HANSON larryhanson01@...> wrote:
Yahoo Message Number: 19927 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19927)
Well, I installed my new aftermarket headlights and modified the housings with a grinder and dremel like CC had done to the originals. Does anyone know the specs on adjustment? Level surface X # of feet from vertical wall - where they should shine, etc? Or just wing it? Gonna spring for the $40 to add the Sylvania Silver---- whatever as well.
Thanks,
Bojangles5169
'98 Intrigue 10616
Yahoo Message Number: 19934 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19934)
check out these sites for head lights and tail lights, much cheaper than the dealer. If you do not know the brand of car they come from just look at the pictures they provide. carpartsdeal.com
auto-headlights-taillights.com
getcrashparts.com
Greg
Yahoo Message Number: 19942 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19942)
I answered my own question - hope it helps someone else - See below
Accurate headlight adjustmentby Woodson H. On level ground, put your vehicle in front of a wall as close as possible. With tape, put 2 crosses on the wall that correspond with the vertical and horizontal center lines of both headlights. Back up 25 ft., keeping the vehicle centered with your crosses on the wall. Turn on headlights. Low Beams should be hitting the lower right sections of the crosses. High Beams should split the cross hairs. Turn the horizonal and vertical adjusting screws (located at the headlights) to make adjustments.
Yahoo Message Number: 19945 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19945)
Hi Greg,
Great web sites - takes a little work to find headlights, wish I could remember what CCI used for the 2000 Allures? Fred Kovol
Yahoo Message Number: 19948 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19948)
Hi Fred,
I was told to look for 1990 Ford Bronco lights for my Allure.
You going to the East Coast Reunion?
Jim Hughes
2000 Allure #30511
could
Yahoo Message Number: 19950 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19950)
What year model Bronco lights did they use on the '99 Allure?
Thanks,
Egon
'99 Allure #30321
Yahoo Message Number: 19956 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19956)
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the headlight information.
No, I live 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean - will wait for the Pomona show. CCI is doing a pre-ralley in Santa Barbara I believe. I am suggesting a 3 day at Flying Flags in Buellton (33 miles west and north) prior to this - they have a conference room I uysed once in the past. Sort of a maintence and repair sharing of information. And I would be happy to help anyone wishing to do diagnostics and repairs.
Pismo Beech and Santa Barbara have good parts availibility and 60 miles down the road from Santa Barbara is a Cummins repair facility for heavy jobs.
Fred Kovol
2000Allure30593
Yahoo Message Number: 19957 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19957)
I think they are ford pickup or bronco dont remember what year. Try looking at the Headlamp for a part number and email me.
Greg
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Yahoo Message Number: 19958 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19958)
Hi Fred
If your headlights look like they went through a sand storm you can clean with NOVUS plastic polish start with # 3 to remove most of the dim finish the use # 2 and finaly #1. works great on the thick plastic shield on the front of the coach also. Some auto parts stores carry it and most cycle shops carry it in smaller sizes for face shields. Hope this helps.
Greg
Yahoo Message Number: 19959 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19959)
Yes, they are Ford Bronco and the CC parts price is better than Ford dealer price.
--- pbe43 cgreg@...> wrote:
Gene Clendenin
Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
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Yahoo! DSL ? Something to write home about.
Just $16.99/mo. or less.
dsl.yahoo.com
Yahoo Message Number: 19960 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19960)
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the information.
The plastic lens assembly is 10 in wide by 6 1/8 in high and does look like the ford bronco. Interesting that mine have a taiwan label. They are OK on the outside but cloudy on the inside probably do to the many cycles of consendate. NAPA has an all glass replacement but is 6 X 8 inches. I'm still engineering a solution.
Fred Kovol
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Yahoo Message Number: 19975 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19975)
Try a aftermarket mfg. A couple I checked that was listed here a week ago cost about $80 each.
Jim Hughes
2000 Allure #30511
end, the faster it goes.
Yahoo Message Number: 19981 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19981)
You can also get the plastic version on line at E-bay. $89.00 plus shipping.
(6PCS) COMBO EURO HEADLIGHTS FORD BRONCO/F150 92 93-96 Item number: 8007463175
Not sure if they are equal to the glass ones at NAPA.
Good luck
Denny Zarnt 2001 Affinity #5972
Yahoo Message Number: 19983 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/19983)
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/FrontLights/Ford/FSeriesPickup/PLP1590211/3658 (http://www.1aauto.com/1A/FrontLights/Ford/FSeriesPickup/PLP1590211/3658)