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Good deal on E-code headlights, Cibie E-code copy or Hella E-codes |
Mark Henry |
Jun 27 2016, 10:10 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Was going to mention this in the LED headlight thread but then thought it may be a hijack.
The BusDepot has good deals on the Cibie E-code copy ($35/pr) or Hella E-codes ($70/pr) plus bulbs. http://www.busdepot.com/nl910ch4/ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/cdn.busdepot.com-26-1467043928.1.jpg) |
rfinegan |
Jun 27 2016, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have Cebie E codes and they are AWESOME. Hardly ever turn on my fog lights any more as they light up the sides so well
-Robert |
Mark Henry |
Jun 27 2016, 11:35 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I have a set of real Cibie e codes but they have a bit of rust in the bottoms, don't think anything can be done about that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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gandalf_025 |
Jun 27 2016, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,451 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
I have a set of Cibe Z Beams that have been on my car since the 70's
They have some rust on the reflectors also. I bought a set of cheap copies and may see if there is a way to swap original lenses onto new reflectors.... Haven't attempted it yet.... |
Minerva's 914 |
Jun 27 2016, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States |
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bandjoey |
Jun 27 2016, 06:51 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What's the difference in bulbs? Extra dollar for German bulbs?
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larryM |
Jun 27 2016, 10:53 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
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Shadowfax |
Jun 28 2016, 08:57 AM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the heads up. Ordered a pair of Hella E-codes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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maf914 |
Jun 28 2016, 09:13 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
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Mark, Thanks for the heads up on the headlights. While on the Bus Depot site I checked on their ignition switches which they claim are German made. I wonder if that is correct and if worth ordering a couple. Are you familiar with these? Thanks. http://www.busdepot.com/171905865 Sorry for the hijack. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
green914 |
Jun 28 2016, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for sharing the info - looks like a very good deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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19732.0 |
Jun 28 2016, 12:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 1-May 13 From: Detroit Member No.: 15,821 Region Association: None |
Can the standard 55/60 watt bulbs really be used without adding relays?
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bandjoey |
Jun 28 2016, 12:37 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Mark Henry |
Jun 28 2016, 01:28 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Can the standard 55/60 watt bulbs really be used without adding relays? Yes, but anything bigger will need a relay(s). Might be wrong but for the 90/100w I think you would need 4 SPDT 5-pin relays, 2 (hi-low) for each side. I'd get the 40amp relays and I would also get the matching sockets to make a clean install. You can get these at many FLAPS, off of amazon I think they're about $7ea with sockets. The relay must have five terminals labeled 85, 86, 30, 87, and 87a, these relays are a common bosch copy. If they are not marked with the numbers above they're likely the wrong relay. Also note that bigger than the 55/60 is actually not DOT legal and I'd never use bigger than the 55/60 in a plastic light housing. I believe the ones in this thread are all glass or glass/metal. |
bandjoey |
Jun 28 2016, 09:11 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I ordered the Hella set. Will post pics when they get here.
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Mark Henry |
Jun 29 2016, 01:07 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
On the relays, bit more expensive route but more correct looking is to use the Porsche round relays. They are the same relay, 911 615 109-01.
You can get press in sockets from vendors like pelican or the popup light relays from a couple of donor cars. |
toolguy |
Jun 29 2016, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
Note. . Oppps. . I thought we were talking about fog lights. .
headlights already have individual wires but the wattage of USA sealed beams are generally 55/60 watts. . therefore since they have individual fuses and wires no need to double the amps up. . but the wires still need to handle 100 watts each or 16 gauge at the minimum . The factory wire is 1.5mm which is 16 gauge so you're right at the limit of the wire. . American Wire Gauge (AWG) needed Amps @ 12 Volts LENGTH OF WIRE A 3' 5' 7' 10' 15' 20' 25' 1 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 2 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 3 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 4 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 5 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 6 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 7 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 8 18 18 18 18 18 16 16 10 18 18 18 18 16 16 14 |
eric9144 |
Jun 29 2016, 02:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't forget the factory wiring is a single lead which is jumpered over from the drivers light to the passenger light.. The factory lights were 35w or 45 w bulbs. Therefore the lead from the factory relay to the drivers side light carries double the watts/amps. At 12vdc and 100 watt bulbs, that is right at 8.5 amps. . . . double that for two lights and your at 17 amps; which requires a minimum of 16 gauge wire to go 7 feet or 14 gauge to go further. You'd be better off to run 2 16 gauges - one to each light .Of you use a single relay it would need to accommodate a minimum of 20 amps.. . The really safe bet is to use two standard relays, each with it's separate circuit to the lights. Both relays powered by a single isolated circuit 20 amp fuse. ...and that's why I went LED. These are a great deal, but I didn't want to do any mods to the wiring harness etc no matter how minor. |
Cuda911 |
Jun 29 2016, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the info, Mark, I just ordered two sets of them.
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