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post Nov 2 2008, 07:29 PM
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I'v had my 75 914 for 26 years and still have the original POS Schucks headlights. There must be better headlights Available at a reasonable price.I'm sure the sales catologs have lights for sale , but thought I'd ask here what 914ers are using and are happy with. thanks for the input.
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post Nov 2 2008, 07:45 PM
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post Nov 2 2008, 07:45 PM
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I replace my headlights with the Hella headlights with H4 bulbs. If you stick with the 65w high beam, you don't have to do any re-wiring. They are much brighter. I bought mine from Crutchfield.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) H4's
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post Nov 2 2008, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(blitZ @ Nov 2 2008, 06:45 PM) *

I replace my headlights with the Hella headlights with H4 bulbs. If you stick with the 65w high beam, you don't have to do any re-wiring. They are much brighter. I bought mine from Crutchfield.




I agree.....Hella
Because you can't find Cebie.

Got some here last month for my neighbors 912... http://www.rallylights.com/

Very happy with price and service
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post Nov 2 2008, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(blitZ @ Nov 2 2008, 05:45 PM) *

I replace my headlights with the Hella headlights with H4 bulbs. If you stick with the 65w high beam, you don't have to do any re-wiring. They are much brighter. I bought mine from Crutchfield.


What was your Crutchfield part number?

Thanks!

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post Nov 2 2008, 09:57 PM
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I have some of the silverstars. They actually are pretty bright. Fairly cheap, and a direct replacement.
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post Nov 2 2008, 11:39 PM
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I went with these ones:

(I think these were them, they look familiar)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-911...emZ120226440722
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post Nov 2 2008, 11:46 PM
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Yup . . . . H4s


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post Nov 3 2008, 03:50 AM
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QUOTE(hirum @ Nov 2 2008, 05:29 PM) *

I'v had my 75 914 for 26 years and still have the original POS Schucks headlights. There must be better headlights Available at a reasonable price.I'm sure the sales catologs have lights for sale , but thought I'd ask here what 914ers are using and are happy with. thanks for the input.


With all low cars visablity seems to be a problem,I know it has been for me anyway. I've tried just about every type headlight made with minimal improvement, UNTIL I installed a pair of 'European' spec Hellas.
The improvement was remarkable, excellant illumination on low beams,and incredable on highs.Although they're DOT approved only for motorcycles at this time, Your unlikely to have any problems as they don't blind oncoming traffic or produce excessive glare.
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post Nov 3 2008, 07:30 AM
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QUOTE(ericread @ Nov 2 2008, 10:11 PM) *

What was your Crutchfield part number?


You need to order two bulbs and two conversion headlamps. They will plug right in.

Crutchfield Hellas
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post Nov 3 2008, 07:16 PM
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thanks for the replys. Do the hellas fit right in under the headlight ring? no mods nessesary? Again thanks for the input
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post Nov 3 2008, 07:19 PM
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I'm also looking for headlights. Do the Hella lights give off that slightly blue-ish glow? I think their UV or something?
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post Nov 3 2008, 07:41 PM
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The Hella replacements are standard 7" and a perfect fit. The light is bright white, not yellow like incandescent bulbs.
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post Nov 3 2008, 08:19 PM
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HID Hella H4 conversion:

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has blueish glow, the bulb fits into the back of the new glas bulb housing.
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post Nov 3 2008, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Nov 3 2008, 05:19 PM) *

I'm also looking for headlights. Do the Hella lights give off that slightly blue-ish glow? I think their UV or something?



Think of it this way. The H4 is the housing, you put whatever bulb you want in the housing. Various wattage ratings and it also allows you to go with a bright white, blue tint, yellow tint, green tint, red tint, purple tint, checkerboard tint etc.
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post Nov 4 2008, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(hirum @ Nov 3 2008, 05:16 PM) *

thanks for the replys. Do the hellas fit right in under the headlight ring? no mods nessesary? Again thanks for the input

Hirum,

Yeah,the ones I;m talking about are a simple plug-in replacement. The secret may be that the Euro lenses produce a much sharper cutoff line so they don't blind oncoming drivers, allowing higher wattages. Also the beam flares up and to the right illuminating highway signs.

BTW. Looks like the first big storm of the year is here. Are You getting as much rain up your way as we're getting here in Portland(a shit load)?
If so you'll appreciate good lights. Good luck with whatever you get.

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post Nov 4 2008, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(blitZ @ Nov 2 2008, 06:45 PM) *

I replace my headlights with the Hella headlights with H4 bulbs. If you stick with the 65w high beam, you don't have to do any re-wiring. They are much brighter. I bought mine from Crutchfield.




I agree.....Hella
Because you can't find Cebie.

Got some here last month for my neighbors 912... http://www.rallylights.com/

Very happy with price and service

I got mine from Rallylights.com and upgraded the wiring to accept 100w, they are REALLY bright. I got the yellowstars as well...
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post Nov 5 2008, 03:47 PM
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Here's a link to a good "ratwell" article on H4 headlights:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BoschH4.html

While the article compares two Bosch H4 headlights (one for motorcycles, one for cars), it also includes some good info on e-code H4s in general--especially how e-code lights differ from standard DOT sealed beams.

Dan Stern also has an excellent site at:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html

He has a great article on how to aim these things at :

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

Dan is also great to deal with. As of last year he still had some of the Cibie H4s--I highly recommend them if you can still get them . . . .

Hope this helps!
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post Nov 5 2008, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(anderssj @ Nov 5 2008, 01:47 PM) *

Here's a link to a good "ratwell" article on H4 headlights:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BoschH4.html

While the article compares two Bosch H4 headlights (one for motorcycles, one for cars), it also includes some good info on e-code H4s in general--especially how e-code lights differ from standard DOT sealed beams.

Dan Stern also has an excellent site at:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html

He has a great article on how to aim these things at :

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

Dan is also great to deal with. As of last year he still had some of the Cibie H4s--I highly recommend them if you can still get them . . . .

Hope this helps!


anderssj,

Thanks for posting those links, two of the best I've come across. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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