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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Interesting, now what to get?
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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The US headlight spec has been the same since 1978.
How can these things put more light where
it matters, and still be street legal?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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This is a really great thread, now I would like to add another question.
Has anyone replaced the fog/driving lights on their C4? If you have what bulbs did you use.

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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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Is the heavier weight of the glass lens in the Hella conversion a concern with wear on the headlight motor/gear assy?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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I've had the Hellas on the 89 for almost 3 years, and the 90 for a year and haven't had motor problems with either. the headlight assemblies are of fair balance that I don't really think the weight is a problem. Now what I do think the problem is, is opening and closing at speed puts a much greater load than the weight of the lamp.

Now as far as foglights and running lights goes, I too would like to see brighter fogs and running lights, can't offer any suggestions, but the new Silverstars lamps are supposed to be good, haven't found any anywhere yet tho'.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach
Interesting that we both have C4's and VW's for daily drivers. Not to forget that we both favor Konis and Hellas.
Yes, indeed, Coach.
Add this: I prefer Brownings, Rugers, and Remingtons.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Hi all, great thread. Seems like a while back, someone posted this link in response to this very same question and I haven't seen it mentioned yet:[URL=http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html[/URL]
I seem to remember the poster installed what this fellow recommended and was very happy with the results. I have no direct experience with them but it was interesting enough for me to add it to my bookmarks for future referrence.

Hmmm. looks like I goofed up the hyperlink insert somehow, sorry....

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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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Another vote for the silverstars.
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I bought sylvania hid with hi/lo just like factory lights,off the website a few years back didnt get a chance to install them though, and I got the info off this forum for member Jeff If I remember correctlyoff one of the postings, This is the first thing Im gonna install when my chip gets done
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