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| Cal |
 Jan 10 2022, 04:14 PM
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I'm considering updating my sealed beam headlights with period correct H4's. What's the maximum wattage bulb that can be installed without having to install relays? In the past I've installed H1's with 100/80 watt bulbs in my early SWB 911 and I needed to install relays. I'm not interested in LED lights.
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| Jamie |
Jan 12 2022, 09:36 AM
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I installed VintageCar LED headlamps 2 yrs. ago after seeing demo at Okteenerfest. It was an easy plug and play swap, but the improvement in lighting was outstanding, and they look very much like the H4s I replaced. I believe it was the model 3500 they offer that I purchased, a very worthwhile upgrade for any teeners driven in darkness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| Warren914 |
Jan 13 2022, 06:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 26-February 21 From: Nova Scotia Member No.: 25,265 Region Association: Canada |
My car has Hella glass H4 lenses already. Is the only thing required at that point a suitable LED bulb to fit in place? Any suggested type or size?
QUOTE(Jamie @ Jan 12 2022, 09:36 AM)  I installed VintageCar LED headlamps 2 yrs. ago after seeing demo at Okteenerfest. It was an easy plug and play swap, but the improvement in lighting was outstanding, and they look very much like the H4s I replaced. I believe it was the model 3500 they offer that I purchased, a very worthwhile upgrade for any teeners driven in darkness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| Jamie |
Jan 13 2022, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Warren914 @ Jan 13 2022, 04:41 AM) My car has Hella glass H4 lenses already. Is the only thing required at that point a suitable LED bulb to fit in place? Any suggested type or size? QUOTE(Jamie @ Jan 12 2022, 09:36 AM) I installed VintageCar LED headlamps 2 yrs. ago after seeing demo at Okteenerfest. It was an easy plug and play swap, but the improvement in lighting was outstanding, and they look very much like the H4s I replaced. I believe it was the model 3500 they offer that I purchased, a very worthwhile upgrade for any teeners driven in darkness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) The H4's I replaced were sealed beam lamps, no interchangeable bulbs. The LED replacements were just the same size, I don't remember if they had separate bulbs as they arrived as a single piece unit, just as the lamps replaced. They fit the original light housings without any extra modifications. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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Cal H4 Headlights Jan 10 2022, 04:14 PM
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I installed VintageCar LED headlamps 2 yrs. ago a... Jan 12 2022, 10:38 AM brant
I installed VintageCar LED headlamps 2 yrs. ago ... Jan 12 2022, 11:21 AM Jamie
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I've said it before and will say it again. ... Nov 28 2022, 09:25 AM kerensky
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