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| cooper951 |
 Oct 3 2015, 12:57 PM
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The headlights on my new-to-me 914 are really dim. Anybody have a replacement brand they are crazy about?
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| Dion |
Oct 3 2015, 02:16 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,766 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Hi, not knowing what lights you are running,
I'd start with a check on the alternator and all contacts & relays. As well as check the belt tension. I used to run Sylvania sealed beams till I upgraded to the H4 setup from Hella. My sealed beams always seemed dim compared to more modern cars. Good luck. |
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| rmdinmd |
Oct 3 2015, 02:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 488 Joined: 30-October 13 From: Greeneville,Tn Member No.: 16,585 Region Association: South East States
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depends on how much you want to spend. I bought the nighthawk led headlights using a coupon from amazon to bring price down to $200 a piece. They are very bright. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) someone else posted a website that offers other kinds for much less but don't know how they compare.
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| '73-914kid |
Oct 3 2015, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
Clean the grounds in the front trunk next to the headlight motors. Remove, wire brush, the replace. This will make some improvement, but most likely not enough to bring them up to snuff IMO.
A good H4, with a good 55/60W H4 bulb should make things livable. |
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| cpavlenko |
Oct 3 2015, 04:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE('73-914kid @ Oct 3 2015, 02:02 PM)  Clean the grounds in the front trunk next to the headlight motors. Remove, wire brush, the replace. This will make some improvement, but most likely not enough to bring them up to snuff IMO. A good H4, with a good 55/60W H4 bulb should make things livable. ?, can u use the same relays for the H4. |
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| '73-914kid |
Oct 3 2015, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
You can with the smaller wattage bulbs. I would not recommend running the 80/100W bulbs with the stock headlight switch. The only way to run those is to wire in an upgraded relay that draws power directly from the battery.
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| cpavlenko |
Oct 3 2015, 04:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE('73-914kid @ Oct 3 2015, 03:06 PM) You can with the smaller wattage bulbs. I would not recommend running the 80/100W bulbs with the stock headlight switch. The only way to run those is to wire in an upgraded relay that draws power directly from the battery. Thanks for the info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| '73-914kid |
Oct 3 2015, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(cooper951 @ Oct 3 2015, 11:57 AM) The headlights on my new-to-me 914 are really dim. Anybody have a replacement brand they are crazy about? This is one of the best bang for the buck deals on the internet for good headlights: E-Code Hella H4 housings You will also need bulbs with these however. BusDepot sells bulbs, but my favorite bulbs are Osram Bilux H4's. They are actually made in Germany, as opposed to everything else that is made in China. |
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| Dtjaden |
Oct 3 2015, 07:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 25-May 13 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 15,915 Region Association: Northern California |
I've also installed the GE Nighthawk LED headlights. Other than cost (at around $180 each) they are a double win. They are much brighter and they use significantly less power.
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| Sandy Teener |
Oct 4 2015, 11:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 1-September 15 From: Santa Barbara Member No.: 19,120 Region Association: None |
Another vote for ge nighthawks, plug and play, less draw, can see upcoming corners at night now. Only downside, dash dial lights seem dimmer cause the headlights are so bright, so replaced with leds too.
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| Harpo |
Oct 4 2015, 05:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
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Get the night hawks |
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| cpavlenko |
Oct 4 2015, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Okay, so what headlamp was on stock 71 914. Trying to learn more about the different types of headlamp. At this time, mine have a halogen name right in the middle of the headl amp, made by GE and are sealed beam. So my ? is, are these ready for 60/55 H4 bulb, or do I need the H4 headlamp with these H4 bulb. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| Dion |
Oct 4 2015, 07:14 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,766 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Oct 4 2015, 05:03 PM) Okay, so what headlamp was on stock 71 914. Trying to learn more about the different types of headlamp. At this time, mine have a halogen name right in the middle of the headl amp, made by GE and are sealed beam. So my ? is, are these ready for 60/55 H4 bulb, or do I need the H4 headlamp with these H4 bulb. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) If you are staying within OEM style, you will need to purchase the Hella style glass headlamp. The H4 bulb is then replaceable within that headlamp. The cars were made to accept this from factory. It would only be the higher wattage bulb (80/100) that you would need to upgrade the relay system. I purchased my set from Sierra Madre when they ran a special. |
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| cpavlenko |
Oct 4 2015, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Dion @ Oct 4 2015, 06:14 PM) QUOTE(cpavlenko @ Oct 4 2015, 05:03 PM) Okay, so what headlamp was on stock 71 914. Trying to learn more about the different types of headlamp. At this time, mine have a halogen name right in the middle of the headl amp, made by GE and are sealed beam. So my ? is, are these ready for 60/55 H4 bulb, or do I need the H4 headlamp with these H4 bulb. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) If you are staying within OEM style, you will need to purchase the Hella style glass headlamp. The H4 bulb is then replaceable within that headlamp. The cars were made to accept this from factory. It would only be the higher wattage bulb (80/100) that you would need to upgrade the relay system. I purchased my set from Sierra Madre when they ran a special. Got it, thanks. |
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