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SUCCESS The access was easy without removing the battery like in photo above from BenDoC. The globe mount was a bayonet fit so it had to be twisted 90 degrees either way for it to release. A bit tight but it came out. Then replaced the globe. It helped to first to unplug the wiring before starting.

Read all of the above...I'll have another go at it....Thanks

I'll check that out....I've given up for the day cos its got dark outside...thanks

Hi, I'm trying to change the front parker globe on drivers side and would like to know how to access it. Do I remove the headlight protector first and if so how do I do it please. I cant find any posts on this topic. Thanks

Got told off 3 times by police for having them on. Once in NSW and twice in Vic. The last time in Vic I got threatened with a fine if caught doing it again. I still use them occasionally at night on quiet country roads or if a headlight globe goes.

Just did it. Squeaze the sides at 9 oclock and 3 oclock then wiggle out. Might have to push in first while squeazing and wiggling. Take off rubber cover. Then push silver clip in and down to release.Then remove globe. May help to take a photo in case clip comes off.

Thanks for all the useful information. I've decided to go for the Koni reds adjustable and am now wondering what settings for them. Arronm made a good suggestion about setting them in the mid range. However because I have an LPG gas tank in the boot above the rear axle it means that I am carrying some extra weight in the back of the car. Should I set up the shocks a bit firmer than the mid range? Would it need this extra damping because of the weight of the gas tank? Should I adjust up only the back, or both the front and rear. I would appreciate any comments. Sixpack

After reading the replies so far I've no doubt that the Koni reds are the way to go if if you still want a reasonably comfortable ride and this is important to me especially that we use the XR as our everyday family car. What I'm trying to work out is if there is a noticeable improvement in handling and roadholding compared to the factory shocks that came on my XR6T. The Konis are quite expensive and I have to convince my wife that it is worth the outlay. I understand that if the old shocks are worn (like mine are) then whatever I buy would be an improvement. Also replacing the springs with Kings at the same time as the shocks would also make quite a difference thanks in part to the Kings. I will be keeping the spring height the same at this time. Ignoring springs and sway bars, am I going to experience some improvement in the way the car handles on the road.... I'm trying to compare new Koni reds with new factory XR6T shocks? Thanks Sixpack

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate that the koni reds can handle the bad roads better than say the Bilsteins especially that we have many of them around here. I was wondering how does their handling compare with the stock XR shocks as I am not too keen with what came on the car. Sixpack

Am thinking to upgrade the standard shocks on my FG Xr6t as I find them a bit sloppy (done 100,000 ks) Because it is our everyday family car I don’t want the suspension too hard that my wife will complain but I would like an improvement over stock and would prefer adjustables. We also use the car to carry our camping gear and will be towing a caravan. The springs are standard XR height and there is an lp gas tank in the boot (over rear axle). I would appreciate any advice, comments or personal experiences with any of the above as to which may suit our needs. If you wish to discuss other brand like Bilstein, Monroe, Pedders etc. that’s fine. Have got a Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar. Also can the Konis be adjusted while they are still on the car. Thanks Sixpack

I recently fitted a Whiteline blade adjustable rear sway bar with Whiteline KLC143 links on my FG XR6T. After just 6 days one of the links give way with a bang while interstate. The ball popped clean out of its socket. I had to remove the rear bar so that we could continue driving. Fortunately the seller express mailed me a replacement set to the caravan park where we were camping. There was 3 of us in the car with our camping gear when it happened and although we were carrying a bit of gear I did not consider us overloaded. I now have the swaybar on its softer setting for less tension (which still works well) but am now wary about if it will happen again.

I'm convinced It's time for some superfunhappytimes thru roundabouts

I bought a vernier on ebay and took some measurements Front 32mm Rear 18mm Next would be to compare against the Whiteline std and adjustables to see if it is worth the change though I'm a bit concerned if my standard bars are hollow as bulletime suggests. How do I know if they are hollow?

Thanks I may have to get hold of a vernier and measure the thickness of what's on my vehicle. Sixpack

Thanks for the info. I am trying to find the thickness of the factory sway bars that came with my FG XR6T so I can make a direct comparison with the Whiteline. It would be also interesting to know what they used in the FG F6 Thanks Sixpack