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> How to Replace Headlights?, Where to get the parts?
Britain Smith
post May 25 2006, 12:13 AM
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Well, one of my front headlights decided to give it up this evening. Can I get some pointers on where to get a quality set of headlights and how to replace them?

Any while you are there, I noticed one of my rear running lights are out also...what bulb type do those take?

-Britain
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post May 25 2006, 12:38 AM
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go with some nice h4's...

cibie makes some nice ones.....


sealed beams also work fine. look at silverstars.


DO NOT use the cheap vw h4 ones on ebay.... they dont fit right. ask me how i know...

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post May 25 2006, 12:50 AM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ May 24 2006, 11:13 PM) *

Well, one of my front headlights decided to give it up this evening. Can I get some pointers on where to get a quality set of headlights and how to replace them?

Any while you are there, I noticed one of my rear running lights are out also...what bulb type do those take?

-Britain


I don't remember the bulb # for the rear but you can get those at a good auto parts store.
As far as the head lamps, What Aaron said.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post May 25 2006, 01:04 AM
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To change your head lamps:

Turn on headlamps and than disconnect the ground (+) strap. Remove the

headlamp surrounds, Remove the screws that hold the retaining ring (3) in

place. (try not to mess with the adjusting screws in same area) Careful when

you pull it loose the lamp may fall out. Unplug and replace. Now do the other side

and reassemble in reverse order. Easy. Get the H-4's you won't be sorry.

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post May 25 2006, 01:27 AM
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Bulbs for a 914:

Headlight - - - H6024
Brakelight/Taillight - - - 1157
Turn Signal - - - 1156 (front and rear)
Reverse - - - 1156
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post May 25 2006, 07:02 AM
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GPR has good prices on US style H-4s. Don't go higher wattage than 55/60w w/o installing relays to compensate for the load.
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post May 25 2006, 08:34 AM
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For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.
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post May 25 2006, 08:39 AM
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QUOTE(jkeyzer @ May 25 2006, 07:34 AM) *

For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.


The $5 ones aren't $5 anymore, and they're NOT halogens, which run around $15-20. The Cap'n
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post May 25 2006, 08:40 AM
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I have some H4s at CAMP.
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post May 25 2006, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(boxstr @ May 25 2006, 07:40 AM) *

I have some H4s at CAMP.
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How much Craig? PM me.

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post May 25 2006, 10:20 AM
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I gots some in a box.....the whole shootin' match.....cheep.....bulbs too.
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post May 25 2006, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(jkeyzer @ May 25 2006, 07:34 AM) *

For about $5 you can get replacement halogen (not H-4) headlights at FLAPS.


They're $9.99/ea. to be exact.
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post May 25 2006, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ May 25 2006, 09:20 AM) *

I gots some in a box.....the whole shootin' match.....cheep.....bulbs too.



You have the H4 ones or the FLAPS ones?

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post May 25 2006, 12:55 PM
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Chappy suggested these to me: headlights on ebay. I believe he's using them and satisfied.
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post May 25 2006, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(BigDBass @ May 25 2006, 02:55 PM) *

Chappy suggested these to me: headlights on ebay. I believe he's using them and satisfied.



I've been tempted by those Ebay lights, my bulbs seem awful dim and I've cleaned the connections. Those are 85/80Wl, so they will require a different relay?
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post May 25 2006, 01:54 PM
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those ebay ones are flat tho. and look pretty wierd when they are up.
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post May 25 2006, 01:55 PM
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I bought some Hella yellowstars from Rallylights.com and LOVE them!
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post May 25 2006, 02:21 PM
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Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$

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post May 25 2006, 02:28 PM
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Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$

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post May 25 2006, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 25 2006, 01:21 PM) *

Step 1. Copy url Rallylights.com
Step 2. Type www. then hit Ctrl+v to paste url (at that funny address bar at the top of this page)
Step 3. Press enter
Step 4. Look for the damn picture and price yourself ya lazy@$$

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