Additional interior lights.

[Noel]

I thought I could improve the interior of the ZS Hybrid+, if I could fitted additional lights. So I set about looking for small rechargeable LED lights. On a website that starts with te, and ends with a u, I found, Bright LED Touch Lights - USB Rechargeable Mini Lights they are available in 2 & 4 packs at around £1:60 each. They have a clever 2 part fitting system, which makes removing, to recharge very easy, which will be only occasionally.
I fitted 4, 1 in the boot, 1 in the glove box and 1 above the rear doors.
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[steveny]

Great idea!

 

[Hybrid Ann]

I did the same thing, same Item, same place. Perfect!

 

[MG Clive]

@Noel @Hybrid Ann , do either of you guys have a link to these lights please?

 

[Noel]

I thought I had supplied where I had obtained them. I did not state the name of the supplier, as any form of advertising, especially on YouTube, can result in the post being deleted. However it’s TEMU, and the item can be found by searching for Bright LED Touch Lights - USB Rechargeable Mini Lights.

 

[MG Clive]

I thought I had supplied where I had obtained them. I did not state the name of the supplier, as any form of advertising, especially on YouTube, can result in the post being deleted. However it’s TEMU, and the item can be found by searching for Bright LED Touch Lights - USB Rechargeable Mini Lights.

Thank you @Noel

Here's the LINK, if anybody else wants it.

 

[mick78]

Great idea. Any experience so far on how often you will have to recharge?

My initial idea was to fit some grab handles with integrated lights (the units seem pretty bog standard VAG stuff (as quite a few other bits here and there, after all SAIC is manufacturing a huge load of them), where they also have posher versions with integrated lights and damping; But that would require a long line, and honestly wouldn't want to bother with that when there is still (quite a long) warranty left.

 

[Noel]

Rather depends on how often they are used. For me a very long time, as I rarely have anybody in the rear, especially at night, and needing illumination.
But given that we are talking about six tiny LED’s, I would have thought not often, and as they are very easy to remove and charge, no problem. You could also do it in the car, using one of the USB sockets, and the suppled cable.

 

[Jay Bee]

I think the idea of LED lights is great but am I missing a point? Here is a car with supposedly high spec without a light in the back seat area. I am most disappointed. My old 2007 Xsara Picasso had this.

 

[Noel]

But I bet your Xsara didn’t have most of the other features.
Incidentally, you could add to no dipping mirror, no graphic equaliser, no horizontal steering wheel adjustment, no accessories, and no manual, please don’t be tempted to say there’s an online manual.
However, it is loaded with equipment, and if you compare it with cars, with the same level of equipment, they will all cost a lot more.
I suppose all of us who have purchased one, made a choice.

 

[Hybrid Ann]

Here Here Noel. Fully agree. And it really wasn't that bad a choice.

 

[Jay Bee]

Agreed Noel, I really love the 360° camera, hate the canted headrest but found out all the new cars have the same. I love the hybrid principle. You're correct the lack of horizontal steering wheel adjustment is annoying which would help with me being able to see the digital speedo better. As t is I have to adjust seat and wheel to the optimum place to view speedo, not to my particular comfort. Why some designer decided to put it offcentre rather than in the middle is beyond me. I noticed on one video an HS had the speedo central, someone may have had a rethink. The lack of hardcopy car/infotainment manual is beyond belief. The car has its good points but quite a few niggles. One reason for my choosing the MG was to stay with the dealership that has looked after my vehicles for probably 40 years plus it would fit in the garage, a lot of others wouldn't.
I know I'm part of the problem having had the same car for 16 years and the same model for over 25 and loving them, I'm finding it hard to love another. Probably too set in my ways in my old age. PS it's a lovely colour

 

[Noel]

Agreed Noel, I really love the 360° camera, hate the canted headrest but found out all the new cars have the same. I love the hybrid principle. You're correct the lack of horizontal steering wheel adjustment is annoying which would help with me being able to see the digital speedo better. As t is I have to adjust seat and wheel to the optimum place to view speedo, not to my particular comfort. Why some designer decided to put it offcentre rather than in the middle is beyond me. I noticed on one video an HS had the speedo central, someone may have had a rethink. The lack of hardcopy car/infotainment manual is beyond belief. The car has its good points but quite a few niggles. One reason for my choosing the MG was to stay with the dealership that has looked after my vehicles for probably 40 years plus it would fit in the garage, a lot of others wouldn't.
I know I'm part of the problem having had the same car for 16 years and the same model for over 25 and loving them, I'm finding it hard to love another. Probably too set in my ways in my old age. PS it's a lovely colour

I had a MGB a long time ago, and really enjoyed driving it. Coming off carry cots etc. it had to go.
I just wish the British Racing Green was available in the UK, mind you my Hampstead Grey Metallic looks very smart.

 

[Jay Bee]

I had a MGB a long time ago, and really enjoyed driving it. Coming off carry cots etc. it had to go.
I just wish the British Racing Green was available in the UK, mind you my Hampstead Grey Metallic looks very smart.

My ZSH+ is Battersea Blue, considered calling her Batty (suits her owner) but is now called Bluebell. I'm hoping she'll grow on me. Am I completely daft, naming my cars? Anyone else do this?

 

[Noel]

My ZSH+ is Battersea Blue, considered calling her Batty (suits her owner) but is now called Bluebell. I'm hoping she'll grow on me. Am I completely daft, naming my cars? Anyone else do this?

My Mini Cooper followed the MGB, it was called ‘enri’ for obvious reasons, i used to rally it, and thrash the balls off it going round Brands Hatch. Happy days……

 

[Jay Bee]

My Mini Cooper followed the MGB, it was called ‘enri’ for obvious reasons, i used to rally it, and thrash the balls off it going round Brands Hatch. Happy days……

The Xsara I had was reg ZBE.... named Zebedee from magic roundabout. Sorry I don't get 'enri' please explain.

 

[Noel]

The Xsara I had was reg ZBE.... named Zebedee from magic roundabout. Sorry I don't get 'enri' please explain.

Henry Cooper, boxer, maybe before your time

 

[MG Clive]

Henry Cooper, boxer, maybe before your time

I didn't get it either, but I thought you meant the MGB.

 

[Jay Bee]

Henry Cooper, boxer, maybe before your time

DUH! Should got that. Not a lot is before my time unfortunately.