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headlight options
What are folks using to upgrade your headlights? I have four no two of which are the same and am planning to just buy new. i would like to get something that is a little brighter and covers more distance. The unmatched pair i have in now are very weak.
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Re: headlight options
Decided on LED, Auxbeam in Hella E code H4 lenses. Pretty much plug and play.
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Re: headlight options
A number of Roadster owners have gone this route. The upgraded lense option is what I bought. I haven't installed mine, but others that have say they drop right in, no mods required.
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Re: headlight options
I bought the holley retrobright headlights, they are plug and play no mods required
I posted pictures on the forum page below
viewtopic.php?p=337758&hilit=RETROBRIGHT#p337758
I posted pictures on the forum page below
viewtopic.php?p=337758&hilit=RETROBRIGHT#p337758
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Re: headlight options
I swapped out the two non-matching sealed beam headlights with these:
https://myhellalights.com/product/visio ... -headlamp/
No issues; plug and play.
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https://myhellalights.com/product/visio ... -headlamp/
No issues; plug and play.
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Re: headlight options
After trying to find what I thought I saw, I'm guessing this may be a stupid question...
I think I have seen something somewhere about a way/service to use the OEM headlight glass lenses and retrofit with LED components?
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing?
Thanks,
Peter
I think I have seen something somewhere about a way/service to use the OEM headlight glass lenses and retrofit with LED components?
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing?
Thanks,
Peter
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Re: headlight options
If you get a set of H4 housings, the auxbeams drop right in. Pat
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Re: headlight options
Hey Pat,
I have these Toshiba lenses, which I think are OEM??? I'm wondering if I could drop some LEDs in these.
Thanks, pm
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Re: headlight options
From what I’ve read, putting leds in older style reflector housing will give more light but will not be properly focused.
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Re: headlight options
Thanks Shannon, I wondered about that, but then read this below on this thread.sfdaugherty wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 6:02 pm From what I’ve read, putting leds in older style reflector housing will give more light but will not be properly focused.
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Maybe there is hope.AustinEngy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:22 pm Most of the LED headlight manufacturers have gone to making their bulbs such that the diodes emit from the same location as the standard filaments! I noticed this when I bought some cheap-o LEDs for my motorcycle and thought it was neat that we've finally reached the point where you can upgrade the light output, power draw and lifetime without blinding everyone.
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Re: headlight options
Hella H4 housings, I can't recall what Auxbeam bulbs I put in. Pat
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Re: headlight options
My problem with The LED it blinds ,burns an image ,damages your back off the eye if you look at it , and kids ,people on coming drivers will so oncoming drivers are mad at you the car
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Re: headlight options
i bought the vintage car LED headlights with the upgraded lens. Here is a picture of the new LED with the old halogen. And, yes I was too lazy to clean the tree debris off the car.
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Re: headlight options
Wow! That's a great way to show a huge difference. Thanks
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Re: headlight options
I also went with the Vintage LED headlights. Easy install. No mods required. Much brighter.