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Halogen headlight suggestions
I have been talked out of LED and HALO headlights by two friends.
I am going to go to halogen headlights. I would like to be able to replace the bulbs, any suggestions out there? I would also like the high beam lenses to be amber. Thanks DM3
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https://www.danielsternlighting.com/.../products.html
Daniel Stern has been around for a long time and is known for quality Cibie products. He may also have a line on amber lens.
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Ed 1968 GTO (Thanks Mom) 2006 Silverado 2007 Cadillac SRX 2015 Chevy Express |
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I have no suggestions for Halogen, but if you decide to do LED "PROPERLY" with the right type of bulb in the right type of housing, I went with these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUPLFMQ https://www.lasfit.com/products/ls-p...eadlight-bulbs Most people are idiots and put the wrong type of bulbs in housings that weren't meant for them and they blind people. I HATE those dicks.
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Any experience with the Octane lights?? LED or hallogen ...
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Here are the headlights I went with, both are halogen with replaceable bulbs. I was told they are direct replacement, no additional wiring required.
Low Beam: United Pacific Crystal Round Headlight 5-3/4", https://www.jegs.com/i/United-Pacifi...31386/10002/-1 High Beam: Octane Lighting - Single - 5-3/4" Halogen Amber Yellow Glass Headlight Fog Light H4 60W Light Bulb http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBa...71286000&ver=0 Both needed some modification. I didn't want to modify the existing light housing so I modified the light instead. Both needed some grinding and/or modification. Both have glass lens and metal body. The pictures are a test fit and will need additional fitting to sit correctly.
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DM3 - those look like a good choice. My understanding of the current requirements for halogen bulbs is that while they will "work" with stock wiring, they will not perform to their designed level due to lack of available current. I installed similar halogens on my 2nd gen and they were notably better performing after installing relays to draw direct from the battery. Perhaps others could comment.
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"Pride Precedes The Fall" 1968 Firebird Undergoing Transformation 1970 Formula 400 - Keylime Green, Stroked to 462 Cubes - Gone But Forever Remembered 2016 Mustang GT - GT with the Performance Pack, beats my former 12 Boss around the track. |
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If they are not bright enough, maybe I can find LED lights that fit the lighting housing and replace them down the road.
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I'm still waiting for Dapper Lighting to release their OE glass 5.75" Once that happens I'll be going that direction more than likely. At this point currently I actively avoid driving the car at night, especially on a dimly lit highway at speeds above 50mph. It's simply not safe with sealed beams and the factory wiring.
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-Jason 1969 Pontiac Firebird |
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Use 2 relays, one for low and one for high beams. Easy to do. Really improves lights. I usually tuck them at the drivers side of the radiator support where they can not be seen.
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Do you have a rough wiring schematic on that deal?
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-Jason 1969 Pontiac Firebird |
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Try this http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...adlights.shtml GREAT site for anything electrical. Beware if you call. Mark will talk you to death ... LOL
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67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 TH400 74cc KRE d-ports piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.50 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s |
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I did a Hella E-code conversion, these are European spec headlamps.
Halogen bulbs are replaceable and as bright as you want. Relays are mandatory if you don't want a fire. The guy at www.rallylights.com was helpful. This was 8 years ago but they're still in business
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Lots of BAD LEDs, but there are some good ones as well.
Start with this video: https://youtu.be/peFLmu2MfTg then maybe watch some of his other stuff. These are what I will most likely install in my '73 in the near future: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anzo-881035...53.m1438.l2649
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