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> one headlight out, should I put H4s in?
tat2dphreak
post Oct 25 2009, 02:42 PM
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I thought about doing a h4 kit, since the pair is about the same as buying 1 bulb at the FLAPs...

but they all say
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These headlights do not meet DOT safety standards and are sold for off-road use only.


what is your experience with these? and are they ok for street use? what gives?
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tat2dphreak   one headlight out   Oct 25 2009, 02:42 PM
914Sixer   Just use sealbeam Halogen headlights. You do not ...   Oct 25 2009, 03:50 PM
RobW   I like the H4s. They are brighter, have a flat fac...   Oct 25 2009, 04:10 PM
gklinger   I like the H4s. They are brighter, have a flat fa...   Oct 25 2009, 04:45 PM
tat2dphreak   I like the H4s. They are brighter, have a flat fa...   Nov 2 2009, 08:28 PM
hcdmueller   Why do you need relays for the 55/60 watt H4 bulbs...   Oct 25 2009, 05:03 PM
GeorgeRud   I also went through Cibie Z-beams, etc., and am no...   Oct 25 2009, 05:28 PM
cal44   I too am using H4 European blubs on my '86 Car...   Oct 25 2009, 05:40 PM
djm914-6   I put Cibie's in my car 9 years ago with no re...   Oct 26 2009, 09:38 AM
underthetire   I have H4's in mine. No problem, no wiring cha...   Oct 26 2009, 09:46 AM
tat2dphreak   what about the "offroad only use" thing?...   Oct 26 2009, 10:14 AM
ws91420   In VA if it does not have DOT approval it will not...   Oct 26 2009, 10:22 AM
tat2dphreak   if it's just an inspection issue, I could care...   Oct 26 2009, 10:31 AM
djm914-6   In MA as long as the lights work, they couldn...   Oct 26 2009, 10:34 AM
70Sixter   No one has ever noticed my H4s including VA. Tho...   Oct 26 2009, 02:11 PM
detoxcowboy   I am using "pelican parts" h4 with 55/10...   Oct 26 2009, 07:47 PM
aircooledtechguy   I thought about doing a h4 kit, since the pair is...   Oct 26 2009, 07:54 PM
tat2dphreak   I bought a set from bus depot today :)   Oct 26 2009, 07:57 PM
tat2dphreak   I hooked up the H4s tonight, the 55/60 bulbs seem ...   Oct 30 2009, 08:13 PM
underthetire   I hooked up the H4s tonight, the 55/60 bulbs seem...   Oct 30 2009, 09:57 PM
tat2dphreak   cool. I'll splice in a little longer wires too...   Oct 30 2009, 10:05 PM
tat2dphreak   ok, did I blow a relay or something? if I turn on ...   Oct 31 2009, 10:20 AM
underthetire   ?? mine don't go down with the key. Just the s...   Oct 31 2009, 11:30 AM
tat2dphreak   Orly? Mine did go back down before last night. I h...   Oct 31 2009, 01:14 PM
JazonJJordan   :confused: :idea: :screwy: :poke:   Oct 31 2009, 06:41 PM
underthetire   Just checked to make sure. Yes, mine stay up with ...   Oct 31 2009, 07:00 PM
Grelber   Wayne: I checked mine, and when you turn the key ...   Oct 31 2009, 08:47 PM
tat2dphreak   ok, I guess mine was acting weird before then :D   Nov 1 2009, 04:46 PM
Mountain914   I think the reasoning for lights-out-but-stay-up i...   Nov 1 2009, 06:04 PM


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