- 1. headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 18:44:04 -0500
- I think the changeover was around 32K, also remember the snap on type are quite a bit wider. "FT"
- /html/triumphs/2003-11/msg00460.html (5,923 bytes)
- 2. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks all who responded. Should be able to see at night eventually. I replaced sealed beams with halogen sealed beams and while they are definitely better, I think my highs are what my lows should b
- /html/triumphs/2001-07/msg01293.html (6,572 bytes)
- 3. Re: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:32:01 -0400
- I've always felt that even sealed beam halogen lamps were dim compared with the headlamps of many of the new cars and trucks available. On top of that, my thoughts were guided by the fact that when I
- /html/triumphs/2001-07/msg01300.html (8,045 bytes)
- 4. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 08:04:22 -0500charset="iso-8859-1"
- I followed up on a recent post and got a price quote (shown below) on these headlights for a TR6. The question is, can the stock Lucas Alternator handle the overwattage (80/100 watt) conversion. The
- /html/triumphs/1998-12/msg01544.html (7,216 bytes)
- 5. Re: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 23:22:38 EST
- handle Bob, According to the owners manual, the USA TR6 came with 50/40 watt headlights, so you are adding 100 watts total load to the alternator with your new lights (assuming you won't be running b
- /html/triumphs/1998-12/msg01591.html (7,703 bytes)
- 6. RE: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 16:03:45 +1100charset="iso-8859-1"
- If you need to get hold of a good late model 18ACR alternator, Range Rovers use/used them. All you need do is rotate the front flange to make it fit on the left hand side of the engine. Electrical h
- /html/triumphs/1998-12/msg01594.html (6,611 bytes)
- 7. Re: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 09:12:38 -0800
- Bob, Dan, et al, I've sold these kinds of conversions for years. A couple of cautions and recommendations. 1st, the normal Q-I headlite conversion uses 60 high/ 55 low watt bulbs. This is a very dram
- /html/triumphs/1998-12/msg01605.html (8,607 bytes)
- 8. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 20:16:40 EST
- Can anyone suggest specifics on halogen headlight replacement for a 79 What type of headlights came with the car originally? Can I even use the halogens? Thanks for shedding light on my questions. Ha
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00180.html (6,596 bytes)
- 9. Re: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 07:06:38 -0500 "Headlights" (Nov 3, 8:16pm)
- Hans, The Spitfire originally came with tungsten filement type headlights. I have had a pair of Lucas H-4 halogen in my car for 20 years, and enjoy night driving. Most any brand of 7 inch round halog
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00216.html (7,311 bytes)
- 10. headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 14:01:59 -0700
- One of the Bosch H4 headlights on my TR6 has a crack. I would like to replace them with the same lights (ie. H4 and not the 9004 or whatever the North American spec cars typically come with). I calle
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00285.html (6,834 bytes)
- 11. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 23:11:57 -0800
- Apparently the "Candlepower" brand headlights are made by Bosch. I have one 7" (on a motorcycle) and it seems to be an excellent unit. I only paid about $50US for it at an auto parts store, but I hav
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00420.html (6,584 bytes)
- 12. Re: headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 09:05:57 -0800 (PST)
- The H4's are illegal in the US and therefore not too common. I've never seem any in the local auto parts stores but I think some motorcycle shops carry them. Other brands of H4's are Lucus, Marchal,
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00449.html (7,742 bytes)
- 13. Re: headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 13:05:50 -0500
- You can Get H4 lamps from J.C. Whitney. -- George Richardson '57 TR3, TS15559L (getting ready to paint - and now on the web!) http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
- /html/triumphs/1997-11/msg00456.html (8,535 bytes)
- 14. headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:51:56 -0400 (EDT)
- My TR6 has standard sealed beam headlights, that really do not provide good illumination. I've become used to Halogen in my other car, and would like to upgrade my 6 to something similar. Will the TR
- /html/triumphs/1997-09/msg00670.html (6,267 bytes)
- 15. headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 14:45:04 -0400
- Message text written by Robert J Carley better illumination? < I installed plain ole off the shelf Sylvania sealed halogens headlights using a stock alternator and boy what a difference. Keith Ehrlic
- /html/triumphs/1997-09/msg00692.html (6,254 bytes)
- 16. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 97 21:17:04 UT
- It may have been awhile since you had your headlights out, but....... It's been too long for me..I am re-assembling my 77 Spit after 2 years and I have installed: the black gasket and bucket, which
- /html/triumphs/1997-06/msg01254.html (6,698 bytes)
- 17. Re: Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 21 Jun 1997 00:06:25 -0400
- You're missing some parts here. After the riveted bucket, there is a spring retained bucket that sets inside that, which the adjustment screws move around. Then the lamp and retainer ring goes on. N
- /html/triumphs/1997-06/msg01346.html (6,994 bytes)
- 18. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 00:15:33 EST
- Am I stuck with the sealed beam headlights on my Stag? .. or is there somewhere I might find a more modern Halogen fixture? How about a subsitute bulb that I can get at Walmart? Thanks, Robb Baugher
- /html/triumphs/1996-11/msg00649.html (6,543 bytes)
- 19. Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 23:21:00 -0600
- Rob, How about sealed beam halogens? They go for about $12 at Wal-Mart. I stuck 'em on my 68 GT6 ages ago. So that's what the roads are supposed to look like at night!!!! Regards, TonyR -- The Digit
- /html/triumphs/1996-11/msg00651.html (6,656 bytes)
- 20. Re: headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:51:03 -0800 "triumphs@autox.team.net digest #428 Thu Nov 14 13:25:31 MST 1996" (Nov 14, 1:25pm)
- You can do much better than sealed beams on your British classic. See http://www.team.net/sol/tech/light-up.html for lots and lots of details...
- /html/triumphs/1996-11/msg00710.html (6,683 bytes)
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