1ga Headlight Q.

90talon_Casum · 01-09-2005, 08:45 PM

I know theres been alot of threads about this, but i can't find one that has what i'm looking for. well, anyway, my head light went out and instead of getting some more of the sealed halogen ones i want to buy a cheap conversoin kit of ebay. something like this But, i want to know if anyone has experience with something like these, because if they are just a waste of time and money i won't bother getting them. any imput on instalation to final result will be appreciated. thanks.

Mike1992 · 01-09-2005, 09:18 PM

I'd stay away fromt he cheap stuff and get something with a well known name. I've heard some good reviews on This kit matched with H4 bulbs. I'll be picking up a set soon myself.

Defiant · 01-10-2005, 02:59 AM

The Hellas are excellent lights, but even the cheap-os will be astoundingly better than sealed beams. If the cost is an issue, don't shy away from the eBay units. Also, check for the same reflector unit being sold for other vehicles- I've seen them for less than that. It's just a universal bulb housing, nothing specific to DSMs.

90talon_Casum · 01-10-2005, 03:39 PM

i thought i read on some other thread that you have to rewire them or something? I don't really want to do that. so, if you have to with the hella's or the ebay ones let me know.
Also i plan on getting some off ebay, but are we 165 MM headlamps? and which kind of bulb would you recomend?

Defiant · 01-11-2005, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 90talon_Casum

i thought i read on some other thread that you have to rewire them or something? I don't really want to do that. so, if you have to with the hella's or the ebay ones let me know.

Not much of a job. You may have to change plugs from |_| to |_/ or get an adapter (as in the Hella kit) from PepBoys.

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Also i plan on getting some off ebay, but are we 165 MM headlamps?

Yup.

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and which kind of bulb would you recomend?

Silverstars.

90talon_Casum · 01-11-2005, 07:11 PM

i found some but i don't know which would be better, i don't know if these actual blue bulbs are gunna be very bright, which should i get?
1st
2nd

Mike1992 · 01-11-2005, 09:41 PM

Hmm, I really like that first one you psted, however it says 4" x 6.5" and the other one says 4" x 6"

Defiant - Can we make the first one fit?

Defiant · 01-11-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 90talon_Casum

i found some but i don't know which would be better, i don't know if these actual blue bulbs are gunna be very bright, which should i get?
1st
2nd

Out of those I'd go with the Hellas.
Blue bulbs are excellent for shooting at with air rifles. I'd never put any in a car. Not even in the glovebox to drive them home.

Defiant · 01-11-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike1992

Hmm, I really like that first one you psted, however it says 4" x 6.5" and the other one says 4" x 6"

Defiant - Can we make the first one fit?

I think that's just a matter of where they're measuring the same size. There isn't that much difference in old sealed-beam bulb sizes. Those are probably the same.

90talon_Casum · 01-26-2005, 03:35 PM

I got the lights but i need the adapter for the actual plug in, i saw a hella conversion kit that had what i needed but i don't know where to get it. could someone please help me find what i need. if its from ebay or what ever, or what its called so maybe i can check at a local parts store.
thanks.

edit: just incase you guys dont' know what i'm talking about i need this little thing.

Defiant · 01-27-2005, 02:27 AM

PepBoys.

90talon_Casum · 01-27-2005, 02:36 PM

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PepBoys.

My little town doesn't have a pepboys. i have a checkers and a nappa. :thumbdown

frigginlazer · 01-27-2005, 03:46 PM

here is the adapter. scroll to the bottom for it.

Linkey

Mike

bisislame · 02-04-2005, 04:02 PM

which ones are the ones for a 1ga? and where online can i get the best deal on them

90talon_Casum · 02-05-2005, 10:49 AM

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which ones are the ones for a 1ga? and where online can i get the best deal on them

search ebay. i got mine for like 40 shipped( i think 38) and thats for both. i had to spend like 3 dollars on addapters, but i had to splice into my old wires because it wasn't an adapter to actaully plug into the other one but just to fit the different lights... and for the 1ga i think pretty much all you need is 165mm headlamp to headlight conversion.