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turboman808
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.
Aaron Cox
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
914Sixer
More cool factor and show.
Twystd1
Work great if you are into proctology... And tend to get lost.

Right Aaron??????? poke.gif

Twystd1
Eric_Shea
What's turboman's name? confused24.gif

Well... Dude, 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... 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. confused24.gif
Aaron Cox
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Oct 3 2006, 03:32 PM) *

Extremely gay on black cars with whacky rear fender flares etc... poke.gif


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alright you pink wearing cow fu**er.... mine are HELLA's tongue.gif not cibie

wacky? they are subtle! my car has feelings you know.... chairfall.gif
no soup for you!


dont make me send my girlfriend after you!!! (clayton - you game?)
AA
JPB
av-943.gif headlight rave!

ChicagoPete
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.
turboman808
So cibies and fuchs are like bling for the white guys biggrin.gif

Thanks I will probably use hells for my little project.
smooth_eddy
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
Crazyhippy
Hmmm... Hella HID's just to show up the swim instructor

Would the Red Rings clash w/ the yellow paint?

BJH
Aaron Cox
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 smile.gif

i want a ride in your damn narpuru at joes
Porcharu
If you like to drive at night - yes.
Crazyhippy
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 smile.gif

i want a ride in your damn narpuru at joes



Are you a swim instructor?? av-943.gif 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. thumb3d.gif

BJH
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