Headlights?
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From: Columbus Ohio
Headlights?
I asked this question before, but went out of town for work,
and wasn't able to find it after. Anyway.....
The stock C4 headlight aren't good, and I need opinions on
Hella vs. Silverstar.
Hellas are about $60 ea., where as S/S are around $20 ea.
Anyone used both?
and wasn't able to find it after. Anyway.....
The stock C4 headlight aren't good, and I need opinions on
Hella vs. Silverstar.
Hellas are about $60 ea., where as S/S are around $20 ea.
Anyone used both?
Race Director
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
I have gone from stock to plastic kits with replacable bulbs to SS. While improved,I am not overly impressed with any of the so-called brighter lights. Would love to see Hellas. I won't spring for that kind of money for something that is only marginally better than what I have. I didn't answer your question but did share some experiences.
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From: NEwhere Ohio
Hella glass reflectors are good (although heavier than stock).
When you buy bulbs for them, do not get the stupid fake HID blue tint bulbs.
THe blue tint detracts from your low beam performance (usually the high beam filament is not covered by the blue coating).
When you buy bulbs for them, do not get the stupid fake HID blue tint bulbs.
THe blue tint detracts from your low beam performance (usually the high beam filament is not covered by the blue coating).
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From: NEwhere Ohio
Go for e-spec Hella reflectors too, the lighting pattern is better and you wont blind oncoming drivers (at least on your low-beams, turn the high beams on and you might invite some road rage incidents...)
The best setup ever (and i currently have) is daniel sterns setup.
Do an internet search for daniel stern lighting.
He set me up with Bosch e-specs reflectors (better than hellas), Narva 100/130 watt clear bulbs AND a relay kit to install 10 gauge wiring directly off the battery to the headlights.
The best setup ever (and i currently have) is daniel sterns setup.
Do an internet search for daniel stern lighting.
He set me up with Bosch e-specs reflectors (better than hellas), Narva 100/130 watt clear bulbs AND a relay kit to install 10 gauge wiring directly off the battery to the headlights.
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From: Prattville, AL. My Dog Thinks I'm Cool!
[QUOTE=dizwiz24]Go for e-spec Hella reflectors too, the lighting pattern is better and you wont blind oncoming drivers (at least on your low-beams, turn the high beams on and you might invite some road rage incidents...)
When I was growing up my dad installed aircraft landing lights for his high beams on his 73! Man you could literally see for miles on a deserted hwy. I think he was in danger of igniting the grass on the side of the road!
When I was growing up my dad installed aircraft landing lights for his high beams on his 73! Man you could literally see for miles on a deserted hwy. I think he was in danger of igniting the grass on the side of the road!
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From: Muncie Indiana
Lights
I also have a 93. I took the wagner's out and put Hella's in and used the bulb they provided.
The light pattern is much better
The lights are brighter
Were a snap to put in
I would recommemd going that way with the Hella's and bulbs before you spend a lot of money on 80/100 etc. I found the improvement was more than acceptable and am glad I tryed this set up before I went off on a wild tanget spending even more money The lights are brighter
Were a snap to put in
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[QUOTE=pletner]
When I was growing up my dad installed aircraft landing lights for his high beams on his 73! Man you could literally see for miles on a deserted hwy. I think he was in danger of igniting the grass on the side of the road!
I had those on a car once too years ago. Illegal as hell but they literally lit up the road ahead and even a good distance to the side like daytime. Great for when some butthead wouldn't dim their brights. If I turned them on (if they ignored the normal warning) I guaran-damn-tee you they would dim them then!
Originally Posted by dizwiz24
When I was growing up my dad installed aircraft landing lights for his high beams on his 73! Man you could literally see for miles on a deserted hwy. I think he was in danger of igniting the grass on the side of the road!
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From: At The Beach NC
Silverstar
I don't drive much at night, but just wanted to be prepared. So I went cheap and bought the Silverstars. Seem pretty good - bright and well focused beam.
But they have a limited life. They estimate 1 year of normal driving. Check that out at their website..
Bob
But they have a limited life. They estimate 1 year of normal driving. Check that out at their website..
Bob
