Headlight upgrade
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Burning Brakes
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From: dalton ma
Headlight upgrade
Tired of driving in the dark! Looking for some kind of upgrade for my C1. Current halogen bulbs are 37.5/50 and they just don't cut it. Can't go hog wild since I am still using a generator but want SOMETHING/ANYTHING better. Saw some better Sylvania bulbs in a parts store today but no small round ones. Don't think my electrical system could stand something like the 100Watt Hella. Like to find a decent compromise. Thanks, Bob
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: dalton ma
Already did that a couple weeks ago. With only 37.5 watts to work with (on low beam) improvement was marginal. Now I have slightly brighter candles. Yes, it did improve the high beams a little more but that's not where the problem is. Bob
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From: Taylor Michigan
If you want instant daylight try a couple of GE 4537 aircraft landing lights in the inside high beam buckets..
. Google the number for more details on there purchase.
I have done this to several cars including Vetts. Guaranteed to not out run these brights..
Zero problems with stock Corvette existing parts.
. Google the number for more details on there purchase.I have done this to several cars including Vetts. Guaranteed to not out run these brights..
Zero problems with stock Corvette existing parts.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sarasota FL
I run H4 halogens in my 57 with no modifications whatsoever. (I am looking for a pair of old Cibie units to match the vintage of my car...)
I ran Tung-Sol landing lights as brights on my 67 Olds F-85. When I hit the switch...daylight! However, I also heard the alternator cry! After a bit the relay tripped and...NO lights at all
I learned to use the brights with prudence. BTW, those landing lights are still out in the garage.
I ran Tung-Sol landing lights as brights on my 67 Olds F-85. When I hit the switch...daylight! However, I also heard the alternator cry! After a bit the relay tripped and...NO lights at all
I learned to use the brights with prudence. BTW, those landing lights are still out in the garage.
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From: Taylor Michigan
I ran Tung-Sol landing lights as brights on my 67 Olds F-85. When I hit the switch...daylight! However, I also heard the alternator cry! After a bit the relay tripped and...NO lights at all I learned to use the brights with prudence. BTW, those landing lights are still out in the garage.
I learned to use the brights with prudence. BTW, those landing lights are still out in the garage.Ford applications were not affected. And the problem with the F85 above is immediately solved by the use of the dimmer switch back to low beams. There is actually a warning to switch to dims as they will start to blink. They never affected any year of the Vettes where applicable. ie {4 round lites 58-82 }.
