[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Carl Prochilo]

It never occurred to me that lowering the suspension would affect the
aiming of the lights.  I never noticed this with my Tokico/Eibach setup.

It's funny to hear all the criticism of the lights.  In over 12 years of
ownership, this has never bothered me.

And yet I might just spend the bucks and do this.  Hmmmm.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sat, November 6, 2004 3:22 pm, Heikki Laine said:
> You may also want to check out: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
> His site is informative and he is very helpful.
>
> Rewiring the headlights with relays and direct power can result in great
> gain over the poor stock wiring.  Of course the weak stock design of the
> headlights and the low position (worse if your car is lowered at all) will
> handicap any upgrades you might install, but anything is better than
> stock.
>
> I agree with Ian.  There are many options out there that are
> better/cheaper
> than the PIAA pitch.
>
> -Heikki
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>
> To: <cmichaelo@optonline.net>; "shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 11:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights
>
>
>> The factory headlights are poor by design. Going with
>> a higer output bulb is not going to yield great
>> results.
>>
>> The PIAA's use misleading advertising. They are 65/55
>>
>> The only real solution is to get new headlamps,
>> possibly installed sylvania silverstar bulbs for a
>> minimal gain or to go all out and retrofit HID
>> projectors to the SHO which is a rather daunting task
>> that not many people are willing to undertake.
>>
>> Have you checked out Herman's FAQ? Do a search for
>> "Herman Anker SHO headlight" and you'll find his site
>> quickly.
>>
>> Ian
>>
>> --- cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:
>>
>> > I think I wanto to upgrade the headlight bulbs to
>> > something stronger than 65/55W.
>> >
>> > I currently have the PIAA 65/55W which according to
>> > manufactorer performs like a 110/100W regular
>> > halogen bulb.
>> >
>> > I'd say they are only marginally brighter than the
>> > stock bulbs.
>> >
>> > So I'm considering some of the 110/100W bulbs on the
>> > market.  I found this site which has several bulbs
>> > in this category.
>> >
>> >
>> http://www.xtremewhite.com/act_home-searchAction.cfm?search=9007
>> >
>> > Have any of you upgraded your headlight bulbs?  And
>> > did you upgrade the harness as well and install a
>> > separate relay and feeding power directly from the
>> > battery?
>> >
>> > Michael
>> > 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
>> > SHO items for sale:
>> > http://hometown.aol.com/cmichaelo/for_sale.html
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