Re: Headlight upgrade

[brads@mindspring.com (Brad Sheridan)]

>Since the cheapest that Euro Lights seem to be going for in these parts is
>in the $500CDN range, I was contemplating upgrading the lights in my 82 to
>Hella H4/H1s. I understand that I can run the 55/60W bulbs as is, but if I
>want to get into the laser-beam type lights (90/130W) I'll have to upgrade
>relays. What's involved in this? Also, what's a good price for a kit (that
>will upgrade both the Low & High Beams)

  I got 2 H4s and 2 H1s for $140 from Automobile Atlanta. They wanted $160+
but I told them I saw them elsewhere for $40 per so they dropped the price.
There are a few places on the net that sell them, but I don't think its
much less than $160. Add $20 or so to get all the parts to make a good
relay harness. Even with the 55/60 bulbs the relays make a difference. As
far as whats involved, it just takes a little time to make a harness.
There's a text file with some description of whats needed etc. at my web
page.
http://www.mindspring.com/~brads


>I understand that the Bosch kits are about 40% less than the Hella kits.
>Why? How much difference will it make?

  I haven't seen or heard of the Bosch lights, but I've heard that Cibie
makes similar lights, but have heard mixed things about their quality as
well as lighting pattern. The Cibies are in the same price range as the
Bosch around $20 per light

Brad


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