MackTheKnife Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I have to change a sealed beam headlight on my 924 Turbo and am leaning towards upgrading both headlights to a Projector or LED Headlight setup.Just wondering if anyone else here changed from a H4 sealed beam to a projector or LED headlight setup. Does anyone have feedback on what to go for or what to avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 15August, 2016 Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I am planning on doing a projector conversion to mine using basic globe replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTheKnife Posted 15August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2016 I am planning on doing a projector conversion to mine using basic globe replacements.That will look fantastic on the hot rod build.I like way projectors look and the clean consistent light they give off compared to halogen lights. But i'm leaning toward the Truck Lite style LED lamps I saw on this thread: Rennlist - LED headlight upgrade completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 16August, 2016 Report Share Posted 16August, 2016 That will look fantastic on the hot rod build.I like way projectors look and the clean consistent light they give off compared to halogen lights. But i'm leaning toward the Truck Lite style LED lamps I saw on this thread: Rennlist - LED headlight upgrade completed Mmmm. That looks interesting. I am still planning on keeping the fluted lenses for the factory look. I just thought of putting in some sort of better lighting solution. That could be a better way to go. I will have to do some more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTheKnife Posted 16August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 16August, 2016 Funnily enough, while I have been looking around for H4 replacements I found these for a 911: http://closedcoursemotorsport.com/ccm-bi-xenon-hid-headlights/I reckon with a clear lens they look fantastic. However I can think of a good few things that I would spend US$ 964 on before I spent that much on headlamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 16August, 2016 Report Share Posted 16August, 2016 Funnily enough, while I have been looking around for H4 replacements I found these for a 911: http://closedcoursemotorsport.com/ccm-bi-xenon-hid-headlights/I reckon with a clear lens they look fantastic. However I can think of a good few things that I would spend US$ 964 on before I spent that much on headlamps.That is something like what I was looking at, but you don't have to buy the complete units from them. You just need to get something like this as a bulb replacement and keep your current glass and reflector etc.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2X-MINI-2-5-HID-BI-XENON-PROJECTOR-LENS-KIT-HID-HEADLIGHT-SHROUD-H1-H4-H7-RHD-/171976059219?hash=item280a926953:g:HC8AAOSwl9BWKGE6Now you have mentioned the LED's, I am thinking something more along the lines of this.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H4-120W-6000K-Yellow-ETI-LED-Headlight-Kit-High-Low-Beam-Bulbs-10800LM-Hi-Power-/322081131623?hash=item4afd880c67:g:S3AAAOSwnNBXVn3f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTheKnife Posted 17August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 I wound up getting something a bit left field. I figure they're hidden until they're turned on, so the shape of the light thrown out was a high priority.Although i'll admit saving a few bucks was a priority too: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282070786778They're at a price that it's not a big loss if they're rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 17August, 2016 Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 I wound up getting something a bit left field. I figure they're hidden until they're turned on, so the shape of the light thrown out was a high priority.Although i'll admit saving a few bucks was a priority too: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282070786778They're at a price that it's not a big loss if they're rubbish.From the looks of their pictures you are going to blind any oncoming traffic!!The ebay title says it all "offroad lamp"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTheKnife Posted 17August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 Virtually every modification money can buy is marked for offroad use only. The reference to offroad for these however is because they are being marketed for Jeeps. I searched the interwebs pretty thouroughly and this type seems to have the best cutoff on the low beam. They're a copy of a Harley Davidson light upgrade.These are far from the brightest you can buy. I thought it would be interesting to see how they go rather than going down the tried and tested route of halogen globes.I'm no stranger to adjusting headlights so oncoming traffic need not worry their pretty little heads. Plus I'm rather low slung so it won't be anything like the same headlights on a lifted Jeep.I'm hoping for lighting similar to the xenons on my Beemer which is why I've gone down the projector path.If worst comes to worst they're rubbish and I buy something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 17August, 2016 Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 I have just put the brighter halogens in my turbo and 100w globes in the extra high beams, it's very bright now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTheKnife Posted 17August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 I have just put the brighter halogens in my turbo and 100w globes in the extra high beams, it's very bright now.Nice. I was worried about putting 100w through my wiring. It has a few more crimps in it than came standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 17August, 2016 Report Share Posted 17August, 2016 Virtually every modification money can buy is marked for offroad use only. The reference to offroad for these however is because they are being marketed for Jeeps. I searched the interwebs pretty thouroughly and this type seems to have the best cutoff on the low beam. They're a copy of a Harley Davidson light upgrade.These are far from the brightest you can buy. I thought it would be interesting to see how they go rather than going down the tried and tested route of halogen globes.I'm no stranger to adjusting headlights so oncoming traffic need not worry their pretty little heads. Plus I'm rather low slung so it won't be anything like the same headlights on a lifted Jeep.I'm hoping for lighting similar to the xenons on my Beemer which is why I've gone down the projector path.If worst comes to worst they're rubbish and I buy something else.I'll be interested to see how they go for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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