Newbie blown away with Cougar

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kdgcougar

New user
Jan 12, 2014
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Cambridge
Hi

Just bought 2000 2.5 Cougar as a temporary car and I'm blown away and smitten with it.

Bought it whilst my Alfa is having a long term repair and I now don't want my Alfa back.

Getting around 35 mpg on my commute - ok mainly motorway but still great.

Based in Cambridge area.

Looking forward to using the forum - only downside of car - what is with the crap headlights ?


Keith
 
Or replace with a set of C2 lamps ;) even brighter standard bulbs might help depending on when they were changed last. HIDs are a nice option but there is a concern with MOTs in the future regarding aftermarket HID kits but it maybe unfounded. The fault I think is the dipped beam using the projector lens not enough light distribution
 
Hi Keith and welcome to Cougar ownership. I had HID's fitted to my C2 and it failed it's MOT so I got a set of 100W Xenon headlight bulbs and they make a very big difference to the standard ones.
 
Hello and Welcome to Cougarland (y)

I've got Osram nightbreaker unlimited (+110%) in my dips which are much better than the stock candles, but like a lot of people i'll be fitting HIDs at some point this year (mine won't fail its MOT with HIDs fitted as i work for a car dealer) :LOL:
 
ginja said:
Or replace with a set of C2 lamps ;) even brighter standard bulbs might help depending on when they were changed last. HIDs are a nice option but there is a concern with MOTs in the future regarding aftermarket HID kits but it maybe unfounded. The fault I think is the dipped beam using the projector lens not enough light distribution
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My C2 lights are just as crap as the originals...just a smoother lens... ;- )
 
hello

was that u tearing down the a14 last week in a lovely looking black one.. im from stneots so if u see a blue one thumbs up!
I took my headlights apart and found the lenses were all foggy, after a clean up they were a lot better...still put hids in though mine got through mot ok.

paul
 
shirtyzeus said:
hello

was that u tearing down the a14 last week in a lovely looking black one.. im from stneots so if u see a blue one thumbs up!
I took my headlights apart and found the lenses were all foggy, after a clean up they were a lot better...still put hids in though mine got through mot ok. paul
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...Dunno who you're replying too but in case it's me...I'm in peterborough...frosty Mk2... ;- )
 
Hi Keith, and welcome to ukcougar.org, your in the right place for all things cougar related, as well as some crazy banter. You will also be able to find all the fixes you need in our subscriber sections. Have a browse around the open forums and get a feel for the place. Remember! ukcougar.org is the only workshop manual for the big cat.
 
Hello and welcome. Yes the lights aren't the best (foglights included).
I have Osram Nightbreakers in mine too, I can tell a difference dipped.
Main beam is fine though.

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Cougar !
 
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