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g8legnum
05-03-2005, 05:58 PM
Just to introduce myself, from the wilds of Northamptonshire. Have been driving a 2001 (I assume G8) Galant V6 Sport estate for just over two years now and have to say it's so much better than the Beemer 2.5 it replaced.
My particular car was an import having been used by some army captain over in Germany so I have the benefit of convex door mirrors on both sides and I still have LHD headlamps. Which brings me to one of my two niggles I have with the car. Does anyone know where I can get a set of RHD headlamps at less than £600 a pop? They appear to be as rare as the proverbial except via an agent. My only other gripe is the manual box, where I can beat the synchro on 1st, 2nd and 3rd if I really try hard enough. My main agent says its a good box, but can this be??

p1_
07-03-2005, 10:53 AM
Hi and welcome to the fold - (where are all the other members manners? :inquisiti ).

I'm sure that someone can help with your enquiry - they are a great knowledgeable bunch. Sorry I cant help with it, now that I live in NZ (moved here from Sussex nearly 3 years ago now).

Over to the UK guys to help :thumbsup:

Nick Mann
07-03-2005, 11:03 AM
Hello and welcome!

The gearbox seems robust, but has a few quirks! The crunch (esp from 1st to 2nd when cold) is one of those quirks.

For headlights, try sending a message to Zedy1 - a member of the club. He also advertises for parts on ebay - a search on 'legnum' should bring his advert up.

The Vee
07-03-2005, 12:19 PM
Hi and welcome to the site
Can't really add to Nick's comments as I have a manual myself and it is indeed a little notchy at times. As for the headlights, if Zedy can't help then I'm sure one of the car breakers with a national search facility should be able to help. There are many on the net, some even specialise in things Jap. :d

g8legnum
07-03-2005, 04:33 PM
Thanks for the advice on getting my lights sorted. I will follow up on those. BTW did anyone see that there were a pair being sold on ebay - finished last Saturday. I got beaten in the last 20secs - don't suppose they are a member perchance :huh2:
Pity about the know notchiness of the gearbox - its the only thing letting down a great car. Ho hum, suppose I can dream about moving on to a VR4 with Tiptronic.
The wife and I are planning to move to south of the M25. Once I know what is happening here, we'll get out on some of the meets. In the meantime I might try and make it to one the Pod meetings, but that'll be waaayyy too loud for the wife !!