 Are cibie light really that good, or is it more of a cool factor? |
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| turboman808 |
 Oct 3 2006, 02:48 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  |
Gonna put together some lights for a little project. Just wondering if the cibies are really that good or is it more of a nostalgia thing?
I have a few sets and I am happy with the light they produce. I'm just wondering if there are better lights is all. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 3 2006, 02:49 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
cibie oscars and super oscars were used on some GT cars....
more of a nostalgia thing... if you wanted uber peformance, you would use hlla rallye 4000's or some PIAA HID's |
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| 914Sixer |
Oct 3 2006, 03:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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More cool factor and show.
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| Twystd1 |
Oct 3 2006, 03:56 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Work great if you are into proctology... And tend to get lost.
Right Aaron??????? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Twystd1 |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 3 2006, 04:32 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
What's turboman's name? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Well... Dude, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It depends on what you're talking about. The GT look lights? -or- The Cibie H4 lights for your stock light location? GT Look. Cool for period correct GT look. Lots-o-light but you'll need to do some alternator tech to keep them a-blaze. Extremely gay on black cars with whacky rear fender flares etc... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) H4 lights can be a real boon for your teener but... now looking at your car, that's probably not what you're looking for. Maybe shoot for some CCLISELLPILOTDRIVINGLIGHTS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 3 2006, 04:42 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Oct 3 2006, 03:32 PM)  Extremely gay on black cars with whacky rear fender flares etc... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif) alright you pink wearing cow fu**er.... mine are HELLA's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) not cibie wacky? they are subtle! my car has feelings you know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) no soup for you! dont make me send my girlfriend after you!!! (clayton - you game?) AA |
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| JPB |
Oct 3 2006, 05:03 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
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| ChicagoPete |
Oct 3 2006, 05:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 10-January 05 From: Lake Forest,IL Member No.: 3,427 |
The Cibie's used on the GT's are not actually Oscars or SuperOscars...they are actually Pallas...commonly known as the Porsche Hood Mounted Cibies. This variety is FAR more expensive than a set of common Oscars. A good set of the hood versions go for about $1000. On the GT's they were mounted on the hood and also had their backs cut off to mount inside the bumper.
The Marathon cars also had Cibie 45's mounted on brackets outside the front bumper...very flat looking and not terribly expensive, but, try finding a bracket to mount them. So, in general the Cibie's represent more of a cool or authenticity factor and the more modern ones or Hellas are just as good. |
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| turboman808 |
Oct 3 2006, 05:54 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 |
So cibies and fuchs are like bling for the white guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Thanks I will probably use hells for my little project. |
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| smooth_eddy |
Oct 3 2006, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
I have both Cibie's and Hella's and prefer the Cibie's much better. I think they have a better reflector and they refract the light better with a higher quality lens. I am really dissapointed with my Hella's. Eddy
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| Crazyhippy |
Oct 3 2006, 10:46 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
Hmmm... Hella HID's just to show up the swim instructor
Would the Red Rings clash w/ the yellow paint? BJH |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 3 2006, 11:19 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Crazyhippy @ Oct 3 2006, 09:46 PM) Hmmm... Hella HID's just to show up the swim instructor Would the Red Rings clash w/ the yellow paint? BJH hah! i think that was directed toward me! LOL hella rallye 4000's are da shizzle in offroad lighting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) i want a ride in your damn narpuru at joes |
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| Porcharu |
Oct 3 2006, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
If you like to drive at night - yes.
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| Crazyhippy |
Oct 4 2006, 02:26 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Oct 3 2006, 10:19 PM) QUOTE(Crazyhippy @ Oct 3 2006, 09:46 PM) Hmmm... Hella HID's just to show up the swim instructor Would the Red Rings clash w/ the yellow paint? BJH hah! i think that was directed toward me! LOL hella rallye 4000's are da shizzle in offroad lighting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) i want a ride in your damn narpuru at joes Are you a swim instructor?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Friends Class 14 (unlimited pre-runner, leaf spring rear) is running 10 of them. Should be damn near daylight. No problem on the ride. I've made a few changes since moab, and haven't had it tuned, but it's fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) BJH |
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