Halogen Lights
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,448
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From: Valparaiso
then an HID conversion is what you're looking for
You can buy a set of LED Tailights for $ 200 on ebay
and HID Conversion for less than 100,for your headlights,im doing the foglight HID conversion
but i think i will be the first with this mod with a 84-90 nose
You can buy a set of LED Tailights for $ 200 on ebay
and HID Conversion for less than 100,for your headlights,im doing the foglight HID conversion
but i think i will be the first with this mod with a 84-90 nose
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,314
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
I'm using GE Halogen on my 96 and I'm VERY happy with them.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,214
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From: Miami FL
I'm using GE Halogen on my 96 and I'm VERY happy with them.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,214
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,448
Likes: 27
From: Valparaiso
I'm using GE Halogen on my 96 and I'm VERY happy with them.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,314
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
Normal filament bulbs the filament is horizontal to the car, and the housings and reflectors are designed for the way they throw light.
The HID bulb has a longitudinal filament (yes.. I know its not actually a filament) and throws light in nearly the complete opposite direction as a standard bulb, and standard housings and reflectors are not made to direct light coming from those angles.
Read this, yeah all of it. And watch the video where HID conversions have been made illegal in UK, Germany, and Hong Kong, where they scatter light to the point where it blinds other drivers, and provides less light on the roadway.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,314
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
The Hella or Cibie H4 kit with an 85/80 bulb will bow most HID setups out of the water, and if you feel like upgrading some wiring and adding in a couple relays, you can go with a 130/100 bulb (although I wouldn't recommend it, as you would be giving oncoming drivers a tan)
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Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Partying with the Cowboys cheerleaders in Mt. Olive, New Jersey
It will accept the bulb, but the light output will be scattered badly.
Normal filament bulbs the filament is horizontal to the car, and the housings and reflectors are designed for the way they throw light.
The HID bulb has a longitudinal filament (yes.. I know its not actually a filament) and throws light in nearly the complete opposite direction as a standard bulb, and standard housings and reflectors are not made to direct light coming from those angles.
Read this, yeah all of it. And watch the video where HID conversions have been made illegal in UK, Germany, and Hong Kong, where they scatter light to the point where it blinds other drivers, and provides less light on the roadway.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
Normal filament bulbs the filament is horizontal to the car, and the housings and reflectors are designed for the way they throw light.
The HID bulb has a longitudinal filament (yes.. I know its not actually a filament) and throws light in nearly the complete opposite direction as a standard bulb, and standard housings and reflectors are not made to direct light coming from those angles.
Read this, yeah all of it. And watch the video where HID conversions have been made illegal in UK, Germany, and Hong Kong, where they scatter light to the point where it blinds other drivers, and provides less light on the roadway.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,214
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
It will accept the bulb, but the light output will be scattered badly.
Normal filament bulbs the filament is horizontal to the car, and the housings and reflectors are designed for the way they throw light.
The HID bulb has a longitudinal filament (yes.. I know its not actually a filament) and throws light in nearly the complete opposite direction as a standard bulb, and standard housings and reflectors are not made to direct light coming from those angles.
Read this, yeah all of it. And watch the video where HID conversions have been made illegal in UK, Germany, and Hong Kong, where they scatter light to the point where it blinds other drivers, and provides less light on the roadway.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
Normal filament bulbs the filament is horizontal to the car, and the housings and reflectors are designed for the way they throw light.
The HID bulb has a longitudinal filament (yes.. I know its not actually a filament) and throws light in nearly the complete opposite direction as a standard bulb, and standard housings and reflectors are not made to direct light coming from those angles.
Read this, yeah all of it. And watch the video where HID conversions have been made illegal in UK, Germany, and Hong Kong, where they scatter light to the point where it blinds other drivers, and provides less light on the roadway.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html
But they sure do look cool as heck!!!
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6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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I'm using GE Halogen on my 96 and I'm VERY happy with them.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
Don't waste your money on an HID conversion, since there are no housing made for our cars with a longitudinal filament of an HID in mind.
If you want a lot of extra light, look into the Hella H4 housings and a nice set of bulbs.
