Edited by Toranavista, 27 May 2007 - 10:13 PM.
LX H4 Hella Headlamp
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 10:12 PM
Does anyone know if these are still available from Hella and the part number. I have looked on their website but carn't be sure if they are the old type with the seperate parker.
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 10:33 PM
Yes
Narva and a few others make them too
Narva and a few others make them too
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 10:42 AM
Buy Hella, the Narva stuff is pretty crappy. The old saying you get what you pay for.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 11:54 AM
I had Hella lights in my LX but they were starting to show their age. I looked at Hella's website and at the time didn't see them listed there.
Found some made in England Wipac 7" inserts on eBay. A little different in that the lens is curved like the original sealed beams. Came with the park light globes and holders and a rubber seal which my Hellas were missing. Bought from Minisport in South Aus - cost $161 shipped.
Haven't been out in the dark yet but if they are as good as old and tired Hella's I will be happy.
Do sort of wish I had looked a little harder and stayed with Hella as they are worth the money.
Found some made in England Wipac 7" inserts on eBay. A little different in that the lens is curved like the original sealed beams. Came with the park light globes and holders and a rubber seal which my Hellas were missing. Bought from Minisport in South Aus - cost $161 shipped.
Haven't been out in the dark yet but if they are as good as old and tired Hella's I will be happy.
Do sort of wish I had looked a little harder and stayed with Hella as they are worth the money.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 12:53 PM
Try Hella part number 1058. I bought some from Repco a couple of years ago. I forget the price but be prepared for a shock $130 each or something.
1058 comes with the park light globe holder and the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=821
This one is 1056 but it doesn't come with the park light holder or the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=822
1058 comes with the park light globe holder and the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=821
This one is 1056 but it doesn't come with the park light holder or the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=822
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 01:20 PM
cheers for that i just ordered some for myselfTry Hella part number 1058. I bought some from Repco a couple of years ago. I forget the price but be prepared for a shock $130 each or something.
1058 comes with the park light globe holder and the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=821
This one is 1056 but it doesn't come with the park light holder or the boot.
http://www.hella.com...iew&flmaint=822
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 01:31 PM
Then whack in some Narva +50 or Tungsram +60 globes
More light no more power drain
More light no more power drain
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 03:33 PM
Thanks for all the good info 
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 04:10 PM
next time I change lights I will be looking at a complete Hi Intensity Discharge conversion, that's give the bugger some eyes in the dark 
Just a thought.
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Just a thought.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 05:55 PM
The only thing with the HID is the heat
You'd need washers on the headlights to cool them or they crack
4300 degrees Kelvin (4573.15 C)
Thats and the fact that no aftermarket HID kits are legal yet might pose a problem
You'd need washers on the headlights to cool them or they crack
4300 degrees Kelvin (4573.15 C)
Thats and the fact that no aftermarket HID kits are legal yet might pose a problem
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 07:20 PM
Thanks for the info datto, the motoring show I was watching never mentioned any of that stuff when they recommended them No one wants cracking headlights.
Edit: Actually I just remembered the show mentioned heat and they said thats why you must install the full conversion kit and not just the globes....
Am not sure what they called it now but a transformer looking box was screed in behind each? headlight and that was to remove the heat, the lights were of course wired to this box.
Any further info on that please datto?
I am not trying to push the barrow on these just trying to get at the nitty gritty
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No one wants cracking headlights.Edit: Actually I just remembered the show mentioned heat and they said thats why you must install the full conversion kit and not just the globes....
Am not sure what they called it now but a transformer looking box was screed in behind each? headlight and that was to remove the heat, the lights were of course wired to this box.
Any further info on that please datto?
I am not trying to push the barrow on these just trying to get at the nitty gritty
Cheers
Herne
Edited by Herne, 28 May 2007 - 07:30 PM.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 09:38 PM
must have used up your mojo on some other shit!
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 10:07 PM
The 6500K is referring to the colour of the light produced not the operating temperature of the bulb.
http://www.namyung.c...dconversion.asp
CAE want $600 for their HID kit.
Many new cars have plastic headlights that will melt if you install higher wattage halogen globes. I imagine the HID kit for a late model cars would include the headlight itself.
http://www.namyung.c...dconversion.asp
CAE want $600 for their HID kit.
Many new cars have plastic headlights that will melt if you install higher wattage halogen globes. I imagine the HID kit for a late model cars would include the headlight itself.
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 28 May 2007 - 10:11 PM.
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 10:31 PM
I am minus mojomust have used up your mojo on some other shit!
I've been thinking Toranas all day and my head hurts
Who's idea was it to build a racecar anyway
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