Headlight Upgrades
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Headlight Upgrades
Hi
I want to upgrade the headlight on my 1985.
I have Sylvania Silverstone bulbs now
Have been looking at LED's
What has anyone done? Opinions?
Options?
Thanks
I want to upgrade the headlight on my 1985.
I have Sylvania Silverstone bulbs now
Have been looking at LED's
What has anyone done? Opinions?
Options?
Thanks
Last edited by dsimon55; Apr 3, 2017 at 07:53 PM.
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Hi..
Problem with LED lamps is that they don't have much of a 'throw' of light although they do look brighter.
I have an '87 and totally transformed the headlamp's output and beam using these crystal ones. The front glass is flat and all the reflecting is done inside so even with a stock H4 bulb, the light 'throw' is 100% better that the stock C4 lamp.
I did fit an LED sidelamp bulb as it means a dismantle to replace a regular bulb, although the H4's are an easy fit.
I assume you can get these in the USA..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Cr...UAAOSw4GVYKaQU
Problem with LED lamps is that they don't have much of a 'throw' of light although they do look brighter.
I have an '87 and totally transformed the headlamp's output and beam using these crystal ones. The front glass is flat and all the reflecting is done inside so even with a stock H4 bulb, the light 'throw' is 100% better that the stock C4 lamp.
I did fit an LED sidelamp bulb as it means a dismantle to replace a regular bulb, although the H4's are an easy fit.
I assume you can get these in the USA..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Cr...UAAOSw4GVYKaQU
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Hi..
Problem with LED lamps is that they don't have much of a 'throw' of light although they do look brighter.
I have an '87 and totally transformed the headlamp's output and beam using these crystal ones. The front glass is flat and all the reflecting is done inside so even with a stock H4 bulb, the light 'throw' is 100% better that the stock C4 lamp.
I did fit an LED sidelamp bulb as it means a dismantle to replace a regular bulb, although the H4's are an easy fit.
I assume you can get these in the USA..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Cr...UAAOSw4GVYKaQU
Problem with LED lamps is that they don't have much of a 'throw' of light although they do look brighter.
I have an '87 and totally transformed the headlamp's output and beam using these crystal ones. The front glass is flat and all the reflecting is done inside so even with a stock H4 bulb, the light 'throw' is 100% better that the stock C4 lamp.
I did fit an LED sidelamp bulb as it means a dismantle to replace a regular bulb, although the H4's are an easy fit.
I assume you can get these in the USA..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Cr...UAAOSw4GVYKaQU
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My cheap amazon LED headlights throw pretty decent, especially in high beams. It throws better than the halogens I took out, but definitely is not up to the level of the HIDS in my c6.
if I drove it a lot at night I would get the nicer LED units like truck lite or one of those with the projector setup.
if I drove it a lot at night I would get the nicer LED units like truck lite or one of those with the projector setup.
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Not sure but I think most of them will since their resistance is lower than the HID or incandescent. It is a resistance in line but I prefer the cleaner installation instead of cutting and soldered wire so I got those resistance things.
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Sorry to bug you and jack the thread -- do you happen to still have the part number for the light and the resistors?
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He was talking about the Genssi 7X6Pro
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I must disagree with this statement, it depends entirely on which LED lights you get. The JW Speaker lights are absolutely fantastic, although very pricey. Truck-Lites, which I have, are nearly the equal of the JW Speakers at a more reasonable price point. The pics I've seen of the new Genssi lights look pretty good and they're even less expensive. I will agree that if you do the generic housings intended for
halogen bulbs and put the LED replacements into them you're not going to get very good results.
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The resistors/Circuit Doctor mod are only needed if you have a 1990 or newer car that uses the high beam filament to ground the fog lights. Since LEDs don't have a filament, there is no ground path for the fog lights. Older cars have the fog lights grounded directly, so they don't have the problem.
See this thread for the full explanation:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html
See this thread for the full explanation:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html
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http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html
The Cibie lamps, 130/100 bulbs, new wiring and a relay kit will give you real headlights you can see with. Will have both high and low beam and put light on the road and not in on-coming drivers. @ $250 and a day. They really work
JS
The Cibie lamps, 130/100 bulbs, new wiring and a relay kit will give you real headlights you can see with. Will have both high and low beam and put light on the road and not in on-coming drivers. @ $250 and a day. They really work
JS
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http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html
The Cibie lamps, 130/100 bulbs, new wiring and a relay kit will give you real headlights you can see with. Will have both high and low beam and put light on the road and not in on-coming drivers. @ $250 and a day. They really work
JS
The Cibie lamps, 130/100 bulbs, new wiring and a relay kit will give you real headlights you can see with. Will have both high and low beam and put light on the road and not in on-coming drivers. @ $250 and a day. They really work
JS
