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Headlights, Looking for info |
Rand |
Mar 30 2006, 05:18 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
HID, xenon, halogen, projector beams, LED, etc., etc.
Please share any info you have, or links to useful websites you know of... Looking for explanations of how the different types work. Which kinds are the most efficient (brightest, least power consuming)? Which kinds just need 12v, and which kinds need additional control boxes (or whatever you call them)? Which kinds are the most compact? What is the absolute smallest light you've seen (type and size) that I could get away with for low beam headlights? I have read about LED headlights lights being introduced. Has anyone seen any yet? There are some amazingly small driving lights these days. What are their characteristics? Narrower beam? Project farther? Are these too bright to have on in traffic? Which types tend to be the cheapest, and most expensive? I've seen some prices on HIDs that are way out of my range. Thanks gang. |
Joe Bob |
Mar 30 2006, 05:26 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
If you looking for well priced, that FIT in a 914, are the brightest....H-4s....GPR has them and you can get brighter/higher wattage bulbs....anything over 80w will need a relay to help on the old wiring.
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drew365 |
Mar 30 2006, 08:51 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
How does 80w compare to our stock headlights? I would like to eliminate the motors and doors and put some small rectangular lights under glass someday.
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turboman808 |
Mar 30 2006, 09:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
If you don't mind spending some money you may just want to go for hid lights. Gonna give you the best results. Just make sure you do it right so I don't get out of my car and threathen you bash them in with a hammer. The Project 914x looks like it will have a pretty slick setup, may want to take a look.
If you don't want to go that route you could try and go with something like the hella free form. They put out alot of light for what they are. I have experiemented with alot of bulbs and honestly feel those super white type bulbs don't do a thing. Even at 130 watts they don't light as well as a regular 55 watt. I do like selective yellow bulbs though. I use them for my brights and fogs. I just feel they light better. Relays are always a good idea. |
Zaney |
Mar 30 2006, 11:19 PM
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Deuchland en der Haus Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Engine 11 Redmond, WA Member No.: 1,738 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I too am pondering a headlight upgrade in the future.
Everyone talks about adding a relay but, where does it go and what does it consist of? I have seen the headlight relay that PP sells but what else do you need to run higher juice bulbs? I have found these: headlights and relay at 9xauto.com. Also, what does the Euro turn signal kit consist of as well? Sorry for (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hijacked.gif) Thanks, Nate (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
Rand |
Mar 30 2006, 11:27 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Part of my plan is to get rid of the pop-up headlights... goodbye motors and gap troubles! Shave the hood corners. Mount new lights just below the hood lip in the new custom front bumper.
I would like the most compact headlights that are the best bang for buck. Thanks for the input so far guys! Narrowing things down. Would appreciate any comments on questions in my first post that haven't been addressed yet. |
shaggy |
Mar 31 2006, 12:54 AM
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mechanic/welder/fabricator Group: Members Posts: 702 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Gilbert, AZ Member No.: 4,869 Region Association: None |
i use sillivian silver stars
they are like $50 each but they are bright as hell the lows are about as bright as the stock highs -shag |
gklinger |
Mar 31 2006, 09:14 AM
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doh! Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region |
There's some good info on rewiring headlights here: Wiring help They also sell the H4 upgrade, and are good people to deal with. |
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ws91420 |
Mar 31 2006, 09:38 AM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Where the heck are you buying them? At my work they are $19.98 a bulb so for two under fifty bucks with tax. That said I agree with the Sylvania Silver Stars. They make a sealed beam style that fits our cars. |
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double-a |
Mar 31 2006, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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neo914-6 |
Mar 31 2006, 10:15 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Have you read my HID thread? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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cbenitah |
Mar 31 2006, 10:21 AM
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Protected by the Swedish Maffia Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 16-August 05 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 4,597 |
I'm not doing headlights yet.. I am still waiting for the neo914-6 kit to be Available. Neo: when are you expecting it to be done? IMHO neo's version is the best one out there for a modern light on our cars.. |
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