Just a thought really, does anyone else find their rear lights slightly small for the car's rear end and even a bit dim?

Maybe I'm just comparing with more modern cars, but I find the set up at the back not quite up to scratch for the size of the car, almost making it look like a couple of bulbs are out.

That said, am I missing a bulb in the usual UK set up?


Jaguar x308 rear lights, just the normal lights on, not brake or fogs etc

 

Jaguar did it on purpose, I presume for design reasons.

The exact same rear light housing was used for the X300, which had the reflector (the one between the fog and the rear light) fitted with a bulb.
On the X308, that hole is closed in the housing, but on the bulb-plate, there is still a recess for the bulb, but no wiring.

I retrofitted it to the X300 design, by drilling a hole in the housing, and fabricating the wiring.

I indeed like the look better, but can always revert as I have a spare set of housings.

 

Eric, that is a very good idea indeed. I had wondered what was going on with the blank bit there.

What with the winter evenings drawing in, it's perfect timing too. Inspiration for the next project!

Many thanks.

 

If you want to spare yourself the hassle of making those bulb guides, source a set of x300 bulb holders. You will still need to bridge the contacts, but it is much easier.