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Thank you everyone for the info... the one thing I have is plenty of wood screws from the days of when Screwfix sold mainly screws and they sold good mixed size trade packs.. Its another job to set right, but I am glad I found that the light was hanging off before it was lost completely. I might create two half round spacers from stainless round bar that would fit and fill most of the slots rather that relying on the screw head to clamp ( once I know where the lights height should be for my spare ) this would provide a more secure clamping force over the slot area with less slop. Again, many thanks to everyone for feedback.
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I've considered making an aluminium plate Dave, but then I have to fill and refill the holes, because it would look terrible with those random screws. Mine is firm enough and the screws are covered with red electrical tape.


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Consider this.
  • The cobra, IMHO, is bloody ugly
  • It sticks up in the mirror
  • If you tour, luggage on the rack obscures it
  • A garage, remaining nameless, pointed out that the Cobra is not required for the MOT

Following advice elsewhere on this forum I replaced it with an LED strip on the luggage rack.
  • It's higher than the wing mounted brake lights
  • it's right at the back (have you ever been confused by pick-ups & trucks where the brightest lights are on the cab?)
  • always, always visible

LED strip from Amazon, a few P clips (Vehicle Wiring Products) and a strip of aluminium - job done

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Since I could not really make friends with the cobra but do not want to give up safety I have replaced it with a strong but dainty motorcycle LED brake light. My solution when I drive without luggage.


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Very neat. Well done


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