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Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 2:40 am
by Maria1959morris
Ok what's people thoughts on fitting rear indicator on above brake light or bumper bracket fitted it's domed ones picture of car as is now fitted with original red brake lights where to put the indicator top of brake light cutting hole in wing or bumper bracket what is people thought please thanks ps if anyone has there on bumper could u upload a picture of bracket if possible or if anyone knows where get some thanks

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:20 am
by Rose taupe
I think it all comes down to personal choice, mine are above the rear lights as I wanted them higher up, but on the bumper is fine but may not be seen by a vehicle close behind you.

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:57 am
by myoldjalopy
Well this topic has been discussed recently and the thread contains a link to a car with indicators fitted under the bumpers: viewtopic.php?t=77739
Of course, it is possible to design and fit brackets so that the lights are above the level of the bumper. Anyone nowadays sympathetically restoring an older model would go the bumper route, rather than cutting holes in the wing.

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 10:14 am
by geoberni
Personally, from a safety point of view I'm in agreement with Rose taupe, having them under the rear bumper is a bit low and people up behind you in traffic can't see them.
Equally, the flat L488 style point up at about 45 degrees, so are by no means perfect. There is the option of adding angled plinths to them though...
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/elect ... s-p1238276

But there's no reason you can't add Motorcycle style above the bumper. a small hole in the valance is easier to make, or to later rectify, than a large hole in the wing. See this link it shows standalone indicators: https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... +indicator
I mentioned in your other post yesterday that this subject had been discussed recently. viewtopic.php?p=700052#p700052

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 10:48 am
by Bill_qaz
As said by other is your priority safety or is it aesthetics?
I even change my white fronts to amber and put sidelight in headlights as I thought white indicators were not as noticed by some.
Also do you know in your picture your number plate light is upside down :tu1:

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 10:57 am
by Maria1959morris
Hi I'd say safety is first but I do like the way it looks now yes the number plate light has been changed put up correct way what .lighys shoukd I put on back I have 2 sets of indicator. Domed and flat thanks

Re: Thoughts on where to fit indicator bumper or above brake light

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 11:05 am
by Maria1959morris
I do like theses lights also from.the link geoberni seems lot easier than cutting wing best to have think thanks and I also have set of rubber extender brackets so I will sleep on it