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11-14-2009, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bethel Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B Mfg with '66 289ci
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Brighter headlights
I ran thru some of the search function "hits" and found a few threads on this subject. I want to put brighter headlights in my B&B roadster but dont want to rewire for the xenon kit (bought as a turnkey minus). Does anyone know manufacturers who sell brighter lights that are bolt in without the worry of melting wires? Just checking to see what is out there. Thanks, Brian
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11-14-2009, 09:56 AM
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As I get older, I swear the whole world gets darker...!
I'm trying a set of tribar repos I bought on eBay that will accept a modern bulb Like Sylvania Silver Stars. Don't have them in yet but should be better than standard sealed beams.
Larry
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11-14-2009, 10:25 AM
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I agree with everything getting darker. As modern cars have high intensity headlamps, driving the cobra can be difficult at night as its hard to see. Please let me know the difference from your OEM lights. Thanks, Brian
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11-14-2009, 11:54 AM
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Has anyone ever tried the aftermarket kits from Valeo/Sylvania from their aftermarket division, xSighting Lighting:
http://www.xsighting.com/
http://www.xsighting.com/products.html
These guys do a lot of Ford and GM OEM stuff, including I think the lights on the GT500 and other mustangs with HID's
They have several different kits for both 7" and 5 3/4" round replacements. |
11-14-2009, 04:00 PM
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I run a set of Hella 80/100 halogen headlamps. Turns night into day and has not affected the electrics or wiring on my SPF.
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11-14-2009, 04:09 PM
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I've used the Hellas also as well as the halogen H4's. Both are easily installed without relay modifications and really light up everything.
Be absolutely sure that you wear gloves during the installation because fingerprints or bodily oils will shorten the lifespan on both sets.
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11-14-2009, 05:01 PM
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Location: Lakeland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427SC FMS 351W
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Easy to have brighter lights
I installed Cibie H4 lens (E-code) with 55/60W H4 bulbs. These lens have a longer (higher) cut off on the right to allow you see further and not blind on-coming traffic on low beams. The high beams really shine far down the road.
To get brighter light without going to 80W or more bulbs, you need to replace all wiring to each headlight with thicker wire ( iused 12 gauge), install two relays (one for low beam and a second for high beam), and feed power to these two relays (directly) from the alternator / battery. This set up also saves your existing headlight switch (and dimmer switch) from higher electrical loads incurred by the higher watt bulbs. If you go with 80W bulbs, you can drastically shorten the life of your existing wires and switches due to the higher electical load (amps), and not get the perfromance you are seeking. I purchased all the parts I needed several years ago from www.danielsternlighting.com. This is a great site to learn a lot about headlights. I checked and the site still looks active.
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11-14-2009, 05:31 PM
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Here's another vote for the Hella's. I've had them for a few years and love them. (see post on PAY IT FORWARD for the take-off SPF headlights).
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11-14-2009, 08:10 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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My vote
I installed the Hella 80/100 halogen headlamps also. Lots of light.
Dwight
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11-14-2009, 08:16 PM
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I did a Google search and found this link. $40 a piece. Great investment is safe night time driving.
I have replaced the burn out bulbs with Xexon or something a couple of years ago. You can plug in any H4 type bulb.
http://www.autobarn.net/hella-retrofit-kits-h6024.html
Dwight
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11-15-2009, 12:13 PM
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I have used many types of headlights in my Arntz Cobra over 20 years of driving and running rallys. My home made versions are the best, with a Nissan Murano HID assembly mounted inside a new 7" unit.
The Hella's have very good beam pattern with Halogen bulbs (Not so good with HID's). I have a set that I used for about a year and lots of brand new bulbs. If I can help anyone with anything, write me.
I may not respond before next week because I'm getting ready to run ta rally to Las Vegas: http://carzero.freeservers.com/
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11-15-2009, 01:19 PM
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I got a pair of HELLA replacement assemblies from Summit. I'm running the lamps that came with the set and have been very happy! The optics are so much better that you don't waste a bunch of light. Just put it where you need it! No need to do any mods to your wiring!
Sten
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11-17-2009, 09:31 AM
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part number for bulbs
I just looked at Summit and they have 2 different Hella part numbers and prices for this application. Do you recall which one you bought?
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11-17-2009, 10:00 AM
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This is what I'm running with a 100/80W H4 bulb. Works fine without upgrading the wiring in my SPF.
http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=739 |
11-17-2009, 03:48 PM
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the Summit part number that I have is HLA-70477 for the bucket and HLA-78159 for the 100/80 watt bulb
Dwight
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11-17-2009, 05:41 PM
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I went with the hella H4 60/55w Xenon lights and it was a significant improvement over the stock sealed bulb. I may try the 100/80W lights if one burns out. I have my lights on a lot (regular drive over a windy hwy to meet up with other Cobra owners) so the lower draw 60/55w lights are a safe bet with the stock SPF wiring.
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11-17-2009, 06:51 PM
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Doug, thanks for the post. I'm going to do this upgrade and was concerned that the 100/80's would just suck the life out of the factory wiring over time. I honestly don't drive a whole lot when it's dark, and when I do it's for shorter (under 25 miles) distances. Still, I need something better than what's on there now and have to run the high beams just to see the road.
-Dean
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11-18-2009, 05:05 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: LoneStar 427 SC, "Red Venom", 351W B/S 400 HP, TKO 600 .64 OD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwight
the Summit part number that I have is HLA-70477 for the bucket and HLA-78159 for the 100/80 watt bulb
Dwight
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I could not find these part numbers online in the Summit catalog. Are they the standard 7" replacement lense assemblies? |
11-18-2009, 06:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IndyCobra
I could not find these part numbers online in the Summit catalog. Are they the standard 7" replacement lense assemblies?
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I also did a search on Summit for both part numbers and came up empty. Can someone post a link to where you found them?
Thanks,
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11-18-2009, 07:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
Doug, thanks for the post. I'm going to do this upgrade and was concerned that the 100/80's would just suck the life out of the factory wiring over time. I honestly don't drive a whole lot when it's dark, and when I do it's for shorter (under 25 miles) distances. Still, I need something better than what's on there now and have to run the high beams just to see the road.
-Dean
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I've been running 100/80's in my Hellas for 5+ years. I drive with them on mostly in the winter when driving 30+ minutes to breakfast on Saturday mornings. I have neven had a problem, other than an isolated problem with my headlight relay that I attribute to poor quality, not running 100/80's.
Maybe Blas has an opinion on this topic for SPFs...
Last edited by Randy Rosenberg; 11-18-2009 at 09:12 AM..
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