Best headlight replacements?

JeffN · #1 11-07-2003, 10:14 PM

Anyone have the best fix for our yellowed jaundiced headlights?

#2 11-08-2003, 01:23 AM

Try Chicanes deal with using chrome polish on the plastic. I did that tonight at work and it cleared things up. Just grab a clean rag with some polish and scrub at the headlight for a while.

-Alex

Landshark · #3 11-08-2003, 04:19 AM

smallcar.com clear lens replacements.

JeffN · #4 11-08-2003, 07:57 AM

Thanks, we use lens polish and it works well but I think it still limits the amon\unt of light emitted. I'll look for new oem lights .

Seraph · #5 11-08-2003, 08:13 AM

go check out the how-to under svxworldnetwork.org section.

svxjoe · #6 11-09-2003, 09:07 PM

Even if you polish or even buy new lenses, the light projected from the stock SVX headlight bulbs will be that usual yellow.

For the ultra bright white colored light, I suggest PIAA platinum series bulbs. A little pricy but you will definitely be able to tell the difference if you have these bulbs, even more so if you put them behind a polished or new pair of lenses.

Seraph · #7 11-10-2003, 09:35 AM

We've discussed the light issue a couple of times already. PIAA lights are higher wattage which means they can and will melt your harness and short out the lights. Not a good idea. Go with the philips cool blues or silverstars. I think they are made by philips.

L

Mr. Pockets · #8 11-10-2003, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by Seraph
We've discussed the light issue a couple of times already. PIAA lights are higher wattage which means they can and will melt your harness and short out the lights. Not a good idea. Go with the philips cool blues or silverstars. I think they are made by philips.

L

I have the PIAA lights in my car and they've never done any damage - even over long road trips. The output is excellent and they've lasted for about three years (approximately 20,000 miles). I drive with my headlights on at all times, so I think that's pretty impressive, even if they are expensive.

Seraph · #9 11-10-2003, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. Pockets

I have the PIAA lights in my car and they've never done any damage - even over long road trips. The output is excellent and they've lasted for about three years (approximately 20,000 miles). I drive with my headlights on at all times, so I think that's pretty impressive, even if they are expensive.

Nick,

I used to run PIAA 100W yellow fog lights. They ran great. It's just that I have seen melted harnesses. My harness is still there after 2 years of use. My thing is why use something with more wattage when you can go with the factory recommanded wattage on a bulbe.

Yeah I should talk. I think I have all my lights modified now.

L

Chicane · #10 11-10-2003, 10:35 AM

I have the sylvania cool blues, and they are excellent. Only $10 each, and they put out more light than the stock bulbs, and look cool.

- Rob

#11 11-11-2003, 11:00 PM

Did you ever see what Mike did to his headlights????OMG those are nice and bright (HID converson) now thats the best way i know to fix our headlights...if i get the time and or the money to do it thats what i would do but thats just my two cents and mostly all i have for funds now so look in Mikes locker for the pics of him installing them its a must do for clean light

Jim

Gargoyle · #12 11-11-2003, 11:14 PM

I cleaned mine ( see pics in locker)
Put in Cool Blue- Low beams-
Silver Star -fog's -( both Sylvania & woulda did both in silver star but got the lows first
For- Highs- i went with A1 Racing ( off road bulbs )There Imitation HID & put out an Amazingly clean bright blue light ) for low budget i spent under $ 80 & I Love my lights now * great city lows and awsome back road highs*

Seraph · #13 11-12-2003, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by Jimsbaby
Did you ever see what Mike did to his headlights????OMG those are nice and bright (HID converson) now thats the best way i know to fix our headlights...if i get the time and or the money to do it thats what i would do but thats just my two cents and mostly all i have for funds now so look in Mikes locker for the pics of him installing them its a must do for clean light

Jim

I have the ballast and bulbs sitting on my table. I am too busy for the conversion.

mohrds · #14 11-12-2003, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by Seraph

I have the ballast and bulbs sitting on my table. I am too busy for the conversion.

Wanna buy some A6 projectors and leveler motors to complete your setup? My table is getting a little too full

Doug

Chicane · #15 11-12-2003, 11:59 AM

PM me about them. I might be interested in taking them off your hands.

- Rob