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> h4 headlights and Bulbs, Whatcha guys doing?
TravisNeff
post Mar 1 2005, 04:15 PM
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Another neato find on the 72 is a set of H4 headlamps. They are the US versions (DOT stamp), not the Euro ones.

Anyhow, what are you guys running for bulb wattages and US/Euro lenses?
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:19 PM
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I think I used to run 80/100 on mine.

Whats the difference between euro and DOT, besides it saying DOT approved?
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:32 PM
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US Spec lamps have a different beam pattern than the European ones.
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:35 PM
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fluted type lensed
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:38 PM
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I use Cibie' Z-beams (U.S. type, i.e. right side of road) in all my 7" headlight cars. 55w standard H4 bulbs.
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:39 PM
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Fluted? you mean the lenses with the lines running vertically on them.
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:40 PM
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80/100's. Great vision at night. Draws down the battery, so need beefed up alternator.
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:44 PM
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I have to dig into that already, when I turn on the headlights I start getting the alt light. Replacing the positive and ground cables this weekend ought to help a little.
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post Mar 1 2005, 05:02 PM
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Anyone experience problems with the standard wires when running the higher watt bulbs?
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post Mar 1 2005, 05:17 PM
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I never had any battery or alt. problems when I ran with the 80/100 bulbs.
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post Mar 1 2005, 05:26 PM
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I'm using DOT H4's - I like them
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post Mar 1 2005, 05:42 PM
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What bulbs are you running Bill?

The wiring most probably needs to be upgraded with two relays and a biggun wire directly from the battery. I read today that if your wiring drops a volt or two your 100 watt bulbs are really only 80 watts.
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post Mar 1 2005, 06:19 PM
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where did you buy them? and how much?
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Anyone experience problems with the standard wires when running the higher watt bulbs?


The bigger problem is the ignition and headlight switches...they will heat up trying to handle the load of upgraded lights. Relays will greatly extend the life of these parts. Anyone price a headlight switch lately?
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post Mar 1 2005, 07:20 PM
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Euro H-4's with 55/65 W bulbs stock wiring. Great lights. 100 W driving lights on heavy wire with relay. Melts the bumpers off Hondas.
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post Mar 1 2005, 07:54 PM
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euro H4's std bulbs and pilot lights.
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post Mar 1 2005, 07:58 PM
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where do you get them??
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post Mar 1 2005, 08:04 PM
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Is mine Euro or US? I thought it was Euro, but I got these right after I got the car in '98 and now I can't remember.


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post Mar 1 2005, 08:53 PM
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Look for an embossed, or I should say raised spot on the lens that says DOT, can't miss it. If it doesn't have it, you are gonna need off road knoby tires on that thing (euro spec off road use in US), heh.
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post Mar 1 2005, 08:55 PM
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It's real small....

look real close, with the brights on.


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