Brighter headlights
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From: Valparaiso Indiana
Brighter headlights
Went into an Autozone today looking for some better replacement headlights for my "82 CE. They didn't even stock any 4000's or h4001's...Are there any reasonably priced halogens out there for direct relacement on an '82 for say under $100? What number lamps have replaced the 4000 series?
As always....TIA
Bill
'82 CE
As always....TIA
Bill
'82 CE
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
Get on Sylvania's web site http://www.sylvania.com Maybe the answer is there. I'm faceing the same dilema as you.
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Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
I am looking at these :flag http://www.procarparts.com/store-det...5XIN%2D1217CH2
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[Modified by chevymans 77, 12:02 AM 4/30/2004]
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Brighter headlights (chevymans 77)
Don't be misslead by that Xeon BS...the Xeon system costs around 800 bucks and requires an ECM to drive the lights. The bulbs on the web site above look like rgular halogens with blue glass....still cheaper at 25.00per then the Hellas at 40.00 per.
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From: San Antonio TX
Re: Brighter headlights (Ironcross)
Iron Cross thank you thank you thank you . :). It has been years since I had a set of those landing lights. And could not for the life of me remember the part number for them. If you want bright high beams those are it. :)
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
Hella H4's are a great upgrade (I have them on my car). Once installed, you just replace the small inner bulb from the backside- new car style. They look different as the lenes are flat
It takes a little modifing to get them in, but it's worth it :yesnod: they throw a nice beam that doesn't blind other drivers. They were around $200 for the four. One more thing: They are not DOT rated, which means they're illegal in the U.S. :thumbs:
It takes a little modifing to get them in, but it's worth it :yesnod: they throw a nice beam that doesn't blind other drivers. They were around $200 for the four. One more thing: They are not DOT rated, which means they're illegal in the U.S. :thumbs:
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From: Valparaiso Indiana
Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
All,
Now we are getting to the specifics!! YES!!!! Question for 71 coupe...What type of modifications are we talking about here?? Cutting, wiring, what?
Question for IronCross, the lamps you refer to, the 4537's...Who makes them, sells them, what are they originally intended for?
As always on the forum, great help by great folks. Love this forum!
Bill
Now we are getting to the specifics!! YES!!!! Question for 71 coupe...What type of modifications are we talking about here?? Cutting, wiring, what?
Question for IronCross, the lamps you refer to, the 4537's...Who makes them, sells them, what are they originally intended for?
As always on the forum, great help by great folks. Love this forum!
Bill
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Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
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Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
Question for IronCross, the lamps you refer to, the 4537's...Who makes them, sells them, what are they originally intended for?
They are actually aircraft landing lights. General Electric, Wagner, are a couple of companies that manufacture them. General aviation supply stores would probably also carry them if the local parts stores cannot figure out what they are. One note of interest is that you will not out run them at any speed. About an hours worth of time and well spent. #4537`s. Inboard only as they are a two wire setup. Cops may not like them, but I had one cop Vette owner buy some from me. :thumbs: Check this link,
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They are actually aircraft landing lights. General Electric, Wagner, are a couple of companies that manufacture them. General aviation supply stores would probably also carry them if the local parts stores cannot figure out what they are. One note of interest is that you will not out run them at any speed. About an hours worth of time and well spent. #4537`s. Inboard only as they are a two wire setup. Cops may not like them, but I had one cop Vette owner buy some from me. :thumbs: Check this link,
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Re: Brighter headlights (Ironcross)
The last set I purchased were GE. :) And yes they are a two wire hookup so you will have to modify that part. But you can not beat the light you get for the price. :)
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From: CA
Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
boodyman - the modifications are for the hi/low beam outboard lights only (the high beam housing is not as deep). There is a hole in the backside that the wire goes through that needs to be opened up more for the hella hosing to fit into. I used a dremel.
You can see how far the new housing goes back and how big it is. I did not install the grey dust boot, I just used some rtv to seal in the bulb after I clipped it in.
You can see how far the new housing goes back and how big it is. I did not install the grey dust boot, I just used some rtv to seal in the bulb after I clipped it in.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Brighter headlights (boodyman)
About a year ago there was a post regarding voltage getting to the lights. The stock system has about 12 volts but by installing relays and running the lights directly off the alternator you get about 14 volts. The relay is closed by the stock headlight switch, these relays can be mounted in front of the rad and a direct wire from the alternator can go to these relays feeding the lights full voltage, the stock light switch no longer handles large currents so they last forever.
While this is something I personally haven't checked out I will this summer.
Measure the voltage on the back of the light with the engine running, now measure the voltage comming out of the alternator. The difference should be 2 volts. This increased voltage causes the lights to be that much brighter.
While this is something I personally haven't checked out I will this summer.
Measure the voltage on the back of the light with the engine running, now measure the voltage comming out of the alternator. The difference should be 2 volts. This increased voltage causes the lights to be that much brighter.
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From: Taylor Michigan
Re: Brighter headlights (71coupe)
boodyman - the modifications are for the hi/low beam outboard lights only (the high beam housing is not as deep). There is a hole in the backside that the wire goes through that needs to be opened up more for the hella hosing to fit into. I used a dremel.
You can see how far the new housing goes back and how big it is. I did not install the grey dust boot, I just used some rtv to seal in the bulb after I clipped it in.
You can see how far the new housing goes back and how big it is. I did not install the grey dust boot, I just used some rtv to seal in the bulb after I clipped it in.
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Re: Brighter headlights (Ironcross)
Well, at the time I did not know about the acft bulbs or if they would work. Aren't they on 28 volt DC systems? The low beams on the H4's are better than the sealed beams.