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Posted by: Britain Smith May 25 2006, 12:13 AM
Well, one of my front headlights decided to give it up this evening. Can I get some pointers on where to get a quality set of headlights and how to replace them?
Any while you are there, I noticed one of my rear running lights are out also...what bulb type do those take?
-Britain
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 12:38 AM
go with some nice h4's...
cibie makes some nice ones.....
sealed beams also work fine. look at silverstars.
DO NOT use the cheap vw h4 ones on ebay.... they dont fit right. ask me how i know...
AA
Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 25 2006, 12:50 AM
Well, one of my front headlights decided to give it up this evening. Can I get some pointers on where to get a quality set of headlights and how to replace them?
Any while you are there, I noticed one of my rear running lights are out also...what bulb type do those take?
-Britain
I don't remember the bulb # for the rear but you can get those at a good auto parts store.
As far as the head lamps, What Aaron said..
Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 25 2006, 01:04 AM
To change your head lamps:
Turn on headlamps and than disconnect the ground (+) strap. Remove the
headlamp surrounds, Remove the screws that hold the retaining ring (3) in
place. (try not to mess with the adjusting screws in same area) Careful when
you pull it loose the lamp may fall out. Unplug and replace. Now do the other side
and reassemble in reverse order. Easy. Get the H-4's you won't be sorry.
Posted by: dlo914 May 25 2006, 01:27 AM
Bulbs for a 914:
Headlight - - - H6024
Brakelight/Taillight - - - 1157
Turn Signal - - - 1156 (front and rear)
Reverse - - - 1156
Posted by: mikez May 25 2006, 07:02 AM
GPR has good prices on US style H-4s. Don't go higher wattage than 55/60w w/o installing relays to compensate for the load.
Posted by: jkeyzer May 25 2006, 08:34 AM
For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty May 25 2006, 08:39 AM
For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.
The $5 ones aren't $5 anymore, and they're NOT halogens, which run around $15-20. The Cap'n
Posted by: boxstr May 25 2006, 08:40 AM
I have some H4s at CAMP.
CCLINLIGHTMYWAY
Posted by: Britain Smith May 25 2006, 10:03 AM
I have some H4s at CAMP.
CCLINLIGHTMYWAY
How much Craig? PM me.
-Britain
Posted by: J P Stein May 25 2006, 10:20 AM
I gots some in a box.....the whole shootin' match.....cheep.....bulbs too.
Posted by: dlo914 May 25 2006, 10:27 AM
For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.
They're $9.99/ea. to be exact.
Posted by: Britain Smith May 25 2006, 10:52 AM
I gots some in a box.....the whole shootin' match.....cheep.....bulbs too.
You have the H4 ones or the FLAPS ones?
-Britain
Posted by: BigDBass May 25 2006, 12:55 PM
Chappy suggested these to me: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068127002. I believe he's using them and satisfied.
Posted by: blitZ May 25 2006, 01:50 PM
Chappy suggested these to me: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068127002. I believe he's using them and satisfied.
I've been tempted by those Ebay lights, my bulbs seem awful dim and I've cleaned the connections. Those are 85/80Wl, so they will require a different relay?
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 01:54 PM
those ebay ones are flat tho. and look pretty wierd when they are up.
Posted by: dinomium May 25 2006, 01:55 PM
I bought some Hella yellowstars from Rallylights.com and LOVE them!
Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2006, 02:21 PM
Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 02:28 PM
Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$
Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 25 2006, 02:30 PM
Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$
Posted by: BigDBass May 25 2006, 02:32 PM
Is this what you are talkin' 'bout?
$98.56
Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2006, 02:33 PM
Whatdaya mean
Can't figger it out??
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 02:34 PM
Whatdaya mean
Can't figger it out??
rofl.....
Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2006, 02:34 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I see... weinerschnitzel deleted his post. 
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 02:35 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I see... weinerschnitzel deleted his post.
mr. weinerschnitzel to you! LOL
no ski rack for you!!
Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2006, 03:12 PM
Posted by: Aaron Cox May 25 2006, 04:43 PM
phh... ill ship it out sooner or later. most likely later LOL
Posted by: Eric_Shea May 25 2006, 05:07 PM
proper postage, proper postage
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