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wildmanaaron · 01-09-2003, 07:39 PM

Has anyone ever used those new APC diamond style headlights that companies such as APC sells. I have a 4 headlight GMC and wanted to install a set of those on my truck but wanted some opinions first ! Thanks!!

LOHRTBT · 01-09-2003, 08:07 PM

WWW.MIDNIGHTMOOSE.COM

work great and cheap too!

J-Spec C10 · 01-09-2003, 11:46 PM

I just did the conversion tonight in a Jeep Cherokee. Same bulbs tho. I used the Bosch conversion kit, its got glass fronts/chrome plated housing. The back is even enamel coated with rubber boots that have drains in them. Its actually a really nice kit. Here in Canada it sells for $80, so probably about $50 USD. But the bosch h4 bulbs are included too.

Once I had one side done, I compared them, what a HUGE difference!

The APC ones which I have also installed before, look cool too, but some kits require notching out the metal housing behind the bulbs for the secondary accent or "city light" wiring harness. Also most kits don't come with bulbs.

Grim Reaper · 01-14-2003, 04:01 PM

APC = Ricer junk.
Hella or Bosch all the way. I run Hella's in my car...Awsome lights. Mine are the slightly illegal varaity that come with a nice sticker on the front that says' "NOT DOT APPROVED> OFF ROAD USE ONLY" They are European spec lights for left hand drive. $80 or so. Can't seem to get the Bosch here in GA but Hella USA is also bassed in GA.

PHOENIX · 01-14-2003, 04:27 PM

Hella always make me think of VW. I would like to do a conversion, but my problem is every once in awhile I get a chip in the glass on my headlights. That would really piss me off if they costed more then they do now. The last time I got new lights I bought the Sylvania ones that said brighter light. They did have brighter light too. Probly not as much as these, but good enough and not as much money. I realy like the look of the diamond headlights. I like all the cuts in the reflecter and the design on the glass.

Grim Reaper · 01-14-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Hella always make me think of VW. I would like to do a conversion, but my problem is every once in awhile I get a chip in the glass on my headlights. That would really piss me off if they costed more then they do now. The last time I got new lights I bought the Sylvania ones that said brighter light. They did have brighter light too. Probly not as much as these, but good enough and not as much money. I realy like the look of the diamond headlights. I like all the cuts in the reflecter and the design on the glass.

Well Hella makes most of the OEM lighting for most German cars including VW, BMW and Porsche. Not far off I supose

PHOENIX · 01-15-2003, 12:35 PM

Yeah my friend has a bug and hes always complaining about how new tail lights for it are so expensive (for originals, Hella).

Myride · 01-15-2003, 08:44 PM

love mine.

01-09-2003, 07:39 PM	#1
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Diamond Apc Style Headlights Has anyone ever used those new APC diamond style headlights that companies such as APC sells. I have a 4 headlight GMC and wanted to install a set of those on my truck but wanted some opinions first ! Thanks!!

01-09-2003, 08:07 PM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	WWW.MIDNIGHTMOOSE.COM work great and cheap too! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#3
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I just did the conversion tonight in a Jeep Cherokee. Same bulbs tho. I used the Bosch conversion kit, its got glass fronts/chrome plated housing. The back is even enamel coated with rubber boots that have drains in them. Its actually a really nice kit. Here in Canada it sells for $80, so probably about $50 USD. But the bosch h4 bulbs are included too. Once I had one side done, I compared them, what a HUGE difference! The APC ones which I have also installed before, look cool too, but some kits require notching out the metal housing behind the bulbs for the secondary accent or "city light" wiring harness. Also most kits don't come with bulbs. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-14-2003, 04:01 PM	#4
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	APC = Ricer junk. Hella or Bosch all the way. I run Hella's in my car...Awsome lights. Mine are the slightly illegal varaity that come with a nice sticker on the front that says' "NOT DOT APPROVED> OFF ROAD USE ONLY" They are European spec lights for left hand drive. $80 or so. Can't seem to get the Bosch here in GA but Hella USA is also bassed in GA. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

01-14-2003, 04:27 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Hella always make me think of VW. I would like to do a conversion, but my problem is every once in awhile I get a chip in the glass on my headlights. That would really piss me off if they costed more then they do now. The last time I got new lights I bought the Sylvania ones that said brighter light. They did have brighter light too. Probly not as much as these, but good enough and not as much money. I realy like the look of the diamond headlights. I like all the cuts in the reflecter and the design on the glass. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-15-2003, 12:35 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Yeah my friend has a bug and hes always complaining about how new tail lights for it are so expensive (for originals, Hella). __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-15-2003, 08:44 PM	#8
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	love mine.

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