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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: RICH MUISE on 2011-07-23 08:57

Title: headlights
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2011-07-23 08:57
What have you guys done, if anything to upgrade the headlights? I have read a few articles on different types of halogen..most requiring an upgrade to the wiring supply circuit. Many of the reports I've read state the conversion was not worth the expense, or that some were better than others (mostly supplier's reports that have to be taken with a grain of salt). Any good or bad experiences out there?  Rich
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: JimNolan on 2011-07-23 09:46
Rich,
   I use the original headlights because of having to add relays etc. with higher amprerage bulbs. But, I haven't hit anything yet that I didn't see first. Jim
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2011-07-23 11:17
That's funny...it's always good to be prepared for the impact. When I order my wiring harness, I'll provide for the necessary upgrades....but as I had said in my initial post..I had heard varying results with conversions, so I'm just not sure of which is the best way to go..if any changes at all.
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2011-07-23 11:22
i have used the haligon lights for years with no problems.just the std ones not the high power ones
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: Zapato on 2011-07-23 11:43
Quote from: canadian_ranchero on 2011-07-23 11:22
i have used the haligon lights for years with no problems.just the std ones not the high power ones


Done the same on my 51, will do that in the 57

Zap- :unitedstates:
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2011-07-23 11:49
if you stay with the std halagons you will not need to change the wiring and will get better lights than the non halagon ones
Title: Re: headlights
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2011-07-23 12:52
cool...in fact I think I had already put them on my '57 when I was driving it 6 years ago...I still have them on my shelf..and I wouldn't have kept standard bubs.