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Posted by: turboman808 Oct 3 2006, 02:48 PM

Gonna put together some lights for a little project. Just wondering if the cibies are really that good or is it more of a nostalgia thing?

I have a few sets and I am happy with the light they produce. I'm just wondering if there are better lights is all.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 3 2006, 02:49 PM

cibie oscars and super oscars were used on some GT cars....

more of a nostalgia thing... if you wanted uber peformance, you would use hlla rallye 4000's or some PIAA HID's

Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 3 2006, 03:49 PM

More cool factor and show.

Posted by: Twystd1 Oct 3 2006, 03:56 PM

Work great if you are into proctology... And tend to get lost.

Right Aaron???????

Twystd1

Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 3 2006, 04:32 PM

What's turboman's name?

Well... Dude,

It depends on what you're talking about. The GT look lights? -or- The Cibie H4 lights for your stock light location?

GT Look. Cool for period correct GT look. Lots-o-light but you'll need to do some alternator tech to keep them a-blaze. Extremely gay on black cars with whacky rear fender flares etc...

H4 lights can be a real boon for your teener but... now looking at your car, that's probably not what you're looking for.

Maybe shoot for some CCLISELLPILOTDRIVINGLIGHTS.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 3 2006, 04:42 PM

alright you pink wearing cow fu**er.... mine are HELLA's not cibie

wacky? they are subtle! my car has feelings you know....
no soup for you!


dont make me send my girlfriend after you!!! (clayton - you game?)
AA

Posted by: JPB Oct 3 2006, 05:03 PM

headlight rave!

Posted by: ChicagoPete Oct 3 2006, 05:46 PM

The Cibie's used on the GT's are not actually Oscars or SuperOscars...they are actually Pallas...commonly known as the Porsche Hood Mounted Cibies. This variety is FAR more expensive than a set of common Oscars. A good set of the hood versions go for about $1000. On the GT's they were mounted on the hood and also had their backs cut off to mount inside the bumper.

The Marathon cars also had Cibie 45's mounted on brackets outside the front bumper...very flat looking and not terribly expensive, but, try finding a bracket to mount them.

So, in general the Cibie's represent more of a cool or authenticity factor and the more modern ones or Hellas are just as good.

Posted by: turboman808 Oct 3 2006, 05:54 PM

So cibies and fuchs are like bling for the white guys

Thanks I will probably use hells for my little project.

Posted by: smooth_eddy Oct 3 2006, 06:17 PM

I have both Cibie's and Hella's and prefer the Cibie's much better. I think they have a better reflector and they refract the light better with a higher quality lens. I am really dissapointed with my Hella's. Eddy

Posted by: Crazyhippy Oct 3 2006, 10:46 PM

Hmmm... Hella HID's just to show up the swim instructor

Would the Red Rings clash w/ the yellow paint?

BJH

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 3 2006, 11:19 PM

hah! i think that was directed toward me! LOL

hella rallye 4000's are da shizzle in offroad lighting

i want a ride in your damn narpuru at joes

Posted by: Porcharu Oct 3 2006, 11:53 PM

If you like to drive at night - yes.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Oct 4 2006, 02:26 PM

Are you a swim instructor??

Friends Class 14 (unlimited pre-runner, leaf spring rear) is running 10 of them. Should be damn near daylight.

No problem on the ride. I've made a few changes since moab, and haven't had it tuned, but it's fun.

BJH