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Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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I'm thinking of purchasing the Hella headlights in the Summit catalog and am wondering if these are going to be substantially brighter than my halogens I've got now.
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Calibration Engineer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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well they look hella good to me..
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Try looking in a motorcycle junkyard for some motor cycle halogenlights the one i have are made by Koito but they have the replaceable bulb and getting bulb from the parts store is no problem....by the way i got my bulbs at PARTS UNLIMITED in anahiem california...just my 2 cents
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The South
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Brad, If you combine the hella headlamp w/ the new h4 bulb, you will notice a HUGE difference. The latest HP h-4 bulbs are rated at 80/100watts a piece! I carry the Hella's for 34.00. And the h-4 bulbs are 15.59 for the pair. These bulbs emit a light that is similar to the H.I.D. lights found on some new model cars like BMW'S & Mercedes.
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: calvert city, ky
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I have hella replacments in my 95 S-10 with The 100 watt high beams. They are the best thing i have found for the S-10. I'm not sure what watt the low beams are but They made a huge diffrance in night drivng. Let us know what you do I was thinking of geting some for my 71 C-10.
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Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada
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You will find that most aftermarket headlights that employ a H4 bulb to be far superior to any standard sealed beam or even the halogen ones. The lenses have far better optics and will put the light where you need it and not where you don't. Rain, fog, dust, snow, etc driving is vastly improved even without fog lights. The key thing is to have them properly aimed. If they are not going to be aimed properly don't spend the money. The HP H4 bulbs are great. I personally run 55/100 versions as the 55 lo beam is still legal and only the 100 is off of the scale. 55 Watts is the max legal wattage for the lo beams and 60 for the highs. If fyou run the HP bulbs have them profesionally aimed or everbody will be flicking their lights (and fingers...the middle one) at you all of the time.
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The South
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I agree with you Stingray on the lights. Proper aiming is important. In my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee I am running 100 watt bulbs in the low, high and fog light areas. I had to aim them down a bit to keep people from "flicking" at me. Once I done this, I have not had a problem at all. I pass state trooper and police and they have not flicked or pulled me. I also wanted to tell you guys that are interested in the hella about another light replacement that is out. It looks a lot better than the hella in my opinion. Here it is:
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Mexico USA
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
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What lamp is this? I have a GMC, so what are my options? Just get separate bulbs for the low and the high beams? I ran Hella's on an old Pontiac I had in high school and used the 80w/100 combo. ![]() s/t
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Licensed to Thrill!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northwest, GA
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Just a note for anyone researching this now - Hella's are excellent brand wise.
the GMC 5-3/4"s are available from several of the vendors - just take your pick. Or, search for "5001" headlights conversions. DLB |
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ca
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i have the Hella lights. i didnt change the bulbs in them because the improvement over stock was considerably better. if it ain't broke don't fix it
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Cadillac power
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: North Idaho
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Bluhm Enterprises markets a circular replacement lense for use with H4 lamps. They also sell a variety of headlight caps and LED taillights (1156 and 1157). I've used them for snowmobile products for a couple of years now and they are great folks to do business with.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cheboygan, MI
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Do the Hella's use the stock headlight connector? What about the H4s?
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Carolina Classic Trucks
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
All H4's use the 3 prong just like your original lamps.
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
what about us GMC's with 5", do any of the site vendors carry these?
Al.
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Cool... Thanks!
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Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Wow, this was brought back from the dead!
Tony, I can't answer you question as I went with something completely different. However almost all of these conversion headlights use the stock connector. Mine did.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cheboygan, MI
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Been doing a little searching and found out the relay harness listed in the FAQ (AMC-509102) isn't available from summit anymore... Anyone know a vendor who stocks these?
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Love That '69
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
If you want some relatively priced HID lighting for your truck. You can buy the Hella H4 conversion headlight assembly and look for H4 HID kits. Vision Bulbs has good quality HID kits for $200 and they come with a 1 year full service, no questions-asked warranty!!!
http://www.visionbulbs.com/
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
Do they still make Cibie "bobbis".Those thing were the closest thing to aircraft landing lights I`ve ever saw.Yeah,I used to run the aircraft landing lights,too...those are BRIGHT!!!Uh,what`s this DOT thing,anyway?
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
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Incidentally, about 38 years ago I ordered driving lights from JC Whitney and they sent me... aircraft landing lights!! Yes they were very bright -- I ran them on three different vehicles over several years and can't recall just what I eventually did with them. Got a couple memories involving their use, though... ![]() DOT?? Beats me!! ![]()
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hockinson, Washington
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
I have recently upgraded the headlights in my VW Vanagon using some relays and headlights from this website: http://www.rallylights.com/ I know, I know, VW's aren't really for this site..... but electrons are electrons. I have used the 7 inch E-Code (European style light pattern) Hellas with great success for my van, absolutely amazing. Things are way brighter and you can see well past the stockers, and if you walk in front of them I'm pretty sure they will give you a sunburn. Well worth the money.
Josh
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Sierra Grande Club
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Location: New Mexico USA
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Braselton, GA
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
I just ordered a set of Hella E code monday. After They are installed I will let you know how I like them. I also have to do the wiring upgrade also.
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Are Hella headlights any good?
I got 4 5"ers from www.JCWhitney.com, along with the relays from www.madelectrical.com on my 72 GMC. I have some pics.
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