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1. headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 04:59:28 -0700; The headlamps on my car stink. I think they're ancient b/c the PO didn't drive this car very often, and never at night, so he had no need of getting new ones. I however do drive it during the evening; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00758.html (7,384 bytes)
2. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 04:17:52 -0800; Hi Trisha, I use plain old halogens. No conversion necessary, and they put out much more light than the old style headlamps. They cost about $8 - 9 on sale at most stores. Kate; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00759.html (8,196 bytes)
3. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 09:39:18 -0500; Trisha Pick up a set of plain old regular 7" round halogen headlights at any auto parts store. $8 ea. is a good deal, $12 ea. is pushing the upper end. The specialty catologs will tell you they are s; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00762.html (8,336 bytes)
4. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 09:51:31 EST; - - - - - - - - - - - - - I would replace them with standard halogen bulbs that are readily available at all auto parts stores. Just take in one of the old lamps and say, "Do you have this in halogen; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00763.html (7,959 bytes)
5. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 10:48:58 -0500; In fairness to the folks at LBCarCo. The halogens they sell are not (exclusively) headlights. They carry halogen bulbs for taillights, turn indicators, even dash bulbs! Also, there are two ways to go; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00766.html (9,800 bytes)
6. RE: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:14:29 -0500; Halogens are now made with 65 watt upper and 65 watt lower. This is a signiicant improvement over regular halogens as most driving is done with the low beams. All those I have bought this way have t; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00767.html (9,171 bytes)
7. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:15:33 -0500; Hey Trish, I used to have Cibie quartz halogens in my 76 Midget. Now I have a set of GE halogens. Not quite as brite, but no where near as expensive. Just run over to the local SlepBoys or SNAPA and; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00768.html (9,068 bytes)
8. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 13:13:31 EST; I have 160 watts main 100 watts dipped in my Sprite - and I am claiming this as the list record. Daniel1312 - I melt rice ride plastic bumpers << You can get up to 120 watts on a side >>; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00771.html (7,627 bytes)
9. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 13:18:11 EST; - - - - - - - - - - - - - I agree that all the connectors should be clean and tight, but the headlamps don't go thru the fuse block. AFAIK, they never fused the headlamps on Sprites or Midgets. I gue; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00772.html (8,026 bytes)
10. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:26:47 -0600; I still have original Lucas in mine and they work fine. Course I aint spoilt by having those new fangled Halo-Jins in any o my vehickles...........; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00773.html (9,451 bytes)
11. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:04:40 -0500; Indeed they are unfused, however, the power does come via the unfused side of the fuseblock on the alternator-equipped Midgets (the ones with Generators, it may come off the Voltage Regulator, I'm n; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00775.html (8,470 bytes)
12. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:08:12 -0500; I have seen set-ups for 120 watts dipped (legal in the US only for offroad use). Still, Yowtch!!! I don't doubt that you've melted a few plastic bumpers. Shoot, I bet you could grill hamburgers! :-); /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00776.html (8,458 bytes)
13. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:53:23 EST; You can get 180 main, 135 dipped but they are expensive at #57.99 per bulb so I stay with 160/100s which are hardly any more expensive than 130/100 or 100/80 etc. Daniel1312 << I have seen set-ups fo; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00777.html (8,059 bytes)
14. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:55:52 EST; The standard headlamps are ok for standard speeds. Once you start to drive fast at night you need brighter lights. << I still have original Lucas in mine and they work fine. >>; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00779.html (8,260 bytes)
15. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:25:35 -0800; Just get a pair of the regular sealed beam halogens from any local autoparts. They cost about $15/each. Almost every sprite I have seen is set up for the sealed beam three spade connector, and not f; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00781.html (9,510 bytes)
16. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:39:00 EST; << And do any of you daily drivers out there know of any good headlights I could use. >> Trisha: I just use the Halogen replacement bulbs available at WalMart, etc. Plenty bright. ==David C.; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00789.html (8,067 bytes)
17. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:57:50 EST; << I still have original Lucas in mine and they work fine. Course I aint spoilt by having those new fangled Halo-Jins in any o my vehickles........... >> But hell, Brad, you'uns in Texas dont have an; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00792.html (8,338 bytes)
18. Fw: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:15:29 -0800; I had to jump in here. Years ago I had a 67 Sprite and I was tired of all the a$$*^les who wouldn't dim their lights to oncoming traffic. I mounted a second generater and battery in the car and then; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00794.html (9,272 bytes)
19. Fw: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:20:55 -0800; They need them bright lights to shine the deer (or anything that moves) with. Hard to get a bead on somethin in the dark! Kent Just candle; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00795.html (7,870 bytes)
20. Re: headlamps (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 19:24:47 -0600; course now I believe your speeds are a bit faster than most <G>; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00801.html (8,278 bytes)

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