East bear 240 head light conversion?
12-05-2003, 09:14 PM
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I'd much rather just get upgraded headlights. Cheaper, too.
Either do the H4 headlight conversion like I did, or you can do a direct replacement HID kit like a Sylvania Xenarc. Both routes are much cheaper than the Eastbear kit, as well as less iffy in terms of light output.
Sylvania Xenarc HID info:
http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/prodinfo.htm
FreshAlloy user review:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...#Post67605102.
Another note to people who do the kouki tail conversion: you can't reuse the old lock cylinder on the trunk (it's too short), so you'll either have to deal with having a separate trunk key, or go to a locksmith to get the new trunk lock rekeyed to use the old key.
Either do the H4 headlight conversion like I did, or you can do a direct replacement HID kit like a Sylvania Xenarc. Both routes are much cheaper than the Eastbear kit, as well as less iffy in terms of light output.
Sylvania Xenarc HID info:
http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/prodinfo.htm
FreshAlloy user review:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...#Post67605102.
Originally posted by RatedV
I just read what they wrote....I'm not into looks, but i want to make this FB look nice cause ima drive it a lot.....Thanx for the help "Soul".........
I just read what they wrote....I'm not into looks, but i want to make this FB look nice cause ima drive it a lot.....Thanx for the help "Soul".........
12-05-2003, 09:15 PM
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Originally posted by soulDistortion
i'd much rather just get upgraded headlights. cheaper, too.
either do the H4 headlight conversion like I did, or you can do a direct replacement HID kit like a Sylvania Xenarc.
Sylvania Xenarc HID info:
http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/prodinfo.htm
FreshAlloy user review:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...#Post67605102.
i'd much rather just get upgraded headlights. cheaper, too.
either do the H4 headlight conversion like I did, or you can do a direct replacement HID kit like a Sylvania Xenarc.
Sylvania Xenarc HID info:
http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/prodinfo.htm
FreshAlloy user review:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...#Post67605102.
12-05-2003, 10:18 PM
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what about those 6054 sealed beams at like advance that are "cool blue". would the give about the same output as an H4 conversion?
12-05-2003, 10:50 PM
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Most of those that are touted as being some "color" tend to suck because they're just tinted bulbs instead of something that's actually worth a damn (in terms of actual light output). Especially sealed beams. Why bother wasting your money on something that's not worth it IMO? If you're going to get a sealed beam, just get one that's a quality factory replacement. Stock s13 headlights already suck the fat one, but you know that already.
I much prefer the H4 conversion because it gives me more flexibility in lightbulb choices (I'm currently using the Hella E-Code H4 conversion with Hella bulbs).
I also hate sealed beams in general, which is more of a pet peeve than anything. I like keeping spare bulbs and whatnot in the car, and it's just easier to keep a small H4 than a big-ass sealed beam.
When I was installing H4's on Jesus' 240, there was a big difference between stock sealed and the H4. With one headlight left stock, and the other being H4 (for comparitive purposes), the light output was brighter, and the beam spread was wider and further on the H4.
I'll ask him what bulb he's running now, but either way, it's a definite improvement. He got his H4 housings for cheap, too. The only immediate difference between his and my (much) more expensive Hella units are that there are small tabs on his that made mounting the headlight in the bracket a little more difficult (I suggest grinding or otherwise removing them if they're present in yours). Take your pick, I personally went with the Hella's because I trust their company.
I much prefer the H4 conversion because it gives me more flexibility in lightbulb choices (I'm currently using the Hella E-Code H4 conversion with Hella bulbs).
I also hate sealed beams in general, which is more of a pet peeve than anything. I like keeping spare bulbs and whatnot in the car, and it's just easier to keep a small H4 than a big-ass sealed beam.
When I was installing H4's on Jesus' 240, there was a big difference between stock sealed and the H4. With one headlight left stock, and the other being H4 (for comparitive purposes), the light output was brighter, and the beam spread was wider and further on the H4.
I'll ask him what bulb he's running now, but either way, it's a definite improvement. He got his H4 housings for cheap, too. The only immediate difference between his and my (much) more expensive Hella units are that there are small tabs on his that made mounting the headlight in the bracket a little more difficult (I suggest grinding or otherwise removing them if they're present in yours). Take your pick, I personally went with the Hella's because I trust their company.
12-06-2003, 01:43 AM
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Originally posted by vasponger
holy shit! thats a lil much for lights dontcha think?
holy shit! thats a lil much for lights dontcha think?
12-06-2003, 04:49 AM
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www.importfan.com has the housing for cheap and you can put whatever lights you want in there. They look okay in the picture but when you see them in person they look really goofy..IMO..The sealed beam conversion is the way to go or if you have about $1000 laying around you can get the GRIMLIGHT CONVERSION from AB FLUG.
from AB FLUG.
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12-06-2003, 06:43 AM
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12-06-2003, 07:35 AM
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Originally posted by soulDistortion
Most of those that are touted as being some "color" tend to suck because they're just tinted bulbs instead of something that's actually worth a damn (in terms of actual light output). Especially sealed beams. Why bother wasting your money on something that's not worth it IMO? If you're going to get a sealed beam, just get one that's a quality factory replacement. Stock s13 headlights already suck the fat one, but you know that already.
I much prefer the H4 conversion because it gives me more flexibility in lightbulb choices (I'm currently using the Hella E-Code H4 conversion with Hella bulbs).
I also hate sealed beams in general, which is more of a pet peeve than anything. I like keeping spare bulbs and whatnot in the car, and it's just easier to keep a small H4 than a big-ass sealed beam.
When I was installing H4's on Jesus' 240, there was a big difference between stock sealed and the H4. With one headlight left stock, and the other being H4 (for comparitive purposes), the light output was brighter, and the beam spread was wider and further on the H4.
I'll ask him what bulb he's running now, but either way, it's a definite improvement. He got his H4 housings for cheap, too. The only immediate difference between his and my (much) more expensive Hella units are that there are small tabs on his that made mounting the headlight in the bracket a little more difficult (I suggest grinding or otherwise removing them if they're present in yours). Take your pick, I personally went with the Hella's because I trust their company.
Most of those that are touted as being some "color" tend to suck because they're just tinted bulbs instead of something that's actually worth a damn (in terms of actual light output). Especially sealed beams. Why bother wasting your money on something that's not worth it IMO? If you're going to get a sealed beam, just get one that's a quality factory replacement. Stock s13 headlights already suck the fat one, but you know that already.
I much prefer the H4 conversion because it gives me more flexibility in lightbulb choices (I'm currently using the Hella E-Code H4 conversion with Hella bulbs).
I also hate sealed beams in general, which is more of a pet peeve than anything. I like keeping spare bulbs and whatnot in the car, and it's just easier to keep a small H4 than a big-ass sealed beam.
When I was installing H4's on Jesus' 240, there was a big difference between stock sealed and the H4. With one headlight left stock, and the other being H4 (for comparitive purposes), the light output was brighter, and the beam spread was wider and further on the H4.
I'll ask him what bulb he's running now, but either way, it's a definite improvement. He got his H4 housings for cheap, too. The only immediate difference between his and my (much) more expensive Hella units are that there are small tabs on his that made mounting the headlight in the bracket a little more difficult (I suggest grinding or otherwise removing them if they're present in yours). Take your pick, I personally went with the Hella's because I trust their company.
Tell him if you talk to him that i found him a redtop.......I cant seem to get ahold of him not even in PM's.....
12-06-2003, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by _crs
www.importfan.com has the housing for cheap and you can put whatever lights you want in there. They look okay in the picture but when you see them in person they look really goofy..IMO..The sealed beam conversion is the way to go or if you have about $1000 laying around you can get the GRIMLIGHT CONVERSION from AB FLUG.
www.importfan.com has the housing for cheap and you can put whatever lights you want in there. They look okay in the picture but when you see them in person they look really goofy..IMO..The sealed beam conversion is the way to go or if you have about $1000 laying around you can get the GRIMLIGHT CONVERSION
from AB FLUG.
Those lights on that car in the pick look funny to me......
12-06-2003, 10:42 AM
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This is why the Silvia front end is so nice 
For the price of the Ab Flug headlights you can have a whole new front end.
For the price of the Ab Flug headlights you can have a whole new front end.
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