Modern Ignorant headlights

[Shark_13]

The Toyota kit linked above is a way way better deal....

[chappys4life]

Originally Posted by D.B

Yes Sir, it is the blue and white 72 in my avatar. I was wondering because I am interested in getting brighter lights for night driving. I did the relay upgrade awhile back thinking it may help. Not much changed but I think it was a good decision to do it.


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I did these hellas on my 79 burb with relays using the bulbs that come with it. Not goign to light up the night like crazy but I do think a big improvement
HELLA 002850811

[chappys4life]

Originally Posted by chris989

Sadly, i know longer enjoy taking a cruise at night in any of my classics. I used to jump in my 67, or an old Cj and take the kids out for ice cream/pizza etc and now i take the wife's 2025.

When i am on a main roda, i wear sunglasses.


Chris

the is the relay i am waiting on,, cleans up a lot of spaghetti.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-7564-HC

How do you like this relay? I was really tempted to use it for my headlights and electric fan relays. I got nervous when I saw not waterproof like they expected it to be inside the cab and bought a leash 2 relay kit

[chris989]

Originally Posted by chappys4life

How do you like this relay? I was really tempted to use it for my headlights and electric fan relays. I got nervous when I saw not waterproof like they expected it to be inside the cab and bought a leash 2 relay kit

I did not catch the water proof? So far it is great. it is on the rear side my my radiator support so unless i sink the truck i think it will be okay.

For function it cannot be beat.

[midnight rambler]

my lights with relays

[lilpoindexter]

That toyota Kit 81110-60P70 seems like the bees knees. I ordered a set for my '78, my '63 and for some other random car I havent bought yet

[MS66]

This thread is awesome! I feel as if I've lost half the enjoyment in my life because I don't want to drive at night being blinded by them. And I love night drives/rides.

Originally Posted by chris989

Hello all,

Thought i would share a mod,,

I am adding headlight to the front of my square until it is the brightness rid on the road. I DON"T CARE anymore.

I was passed by a new f350 the other days and from the factory it has ~8 headlight on at one time.. I am going to add lights until i get a ticket. I will still run my original two low beam to be respectful of other classics

Here is my mod.

first, with a series of relays or one sweeeet MSD 4 channel + one diode i change the OEM lights They get battery source power and when i switch to high beam the lows still remain on.

Second. I have unused cruise control. With that you get neg ground, 1 constant and 2 momentary. With this combination i am adding Hella black magics without having to cut up the dash. I can turn on 3 more circuits from the multi stem. If you did not have cruise, you could swap in a cruise multi-lever. I currently have two hellas in the bumper. Mounting 2 more on top of the bumper that i can aim. I also will add 2 more bk magics in the bumper. I will then have 10 headlight on when i pass a cybertruck or some other ignorant new car


Anyhow,, I will add more pics as i go, waiting for the MSD relay. all of the wires are easily accessible.

If anyone want some wire diagrams i will sketch some up

I'm with you 100% on these idiotic new retarded lights! I especially like that part where you say; " I DON'T CARE anymore."
I know it's wrong, but have used rollbar lighting in the past to return the favor and fry some retinas because of it.

Originally Posted by D.B

Yes Sir, it is the blue and white 72 in my avatar. I was wondering because I am interested in getting brighter lights for night driving. I did the relay upgrade awhile back thinking it may help. Not much changed but I think it was a good decision to do it.


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Oh man! DB that truck is nice! I've done the relay trick on several of my old iron with great results. Did I mention how nice that truck is?

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

There's also this one. I put one on my motorcycle, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...oaAoZpEALw_wcB

dayumm
I actually spit coffee on that one!!

Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

That toyota Kit 81110-60P70 seems like the bees knees. I ordered a set for my '78, my '63 and for some other random car I havent bought yet

Bruddah! Sounds like me. That last sentence is over the top!


The problem with all the aftermarket LED/HID lighting is that 90% of it is just BRIGHT A$$ LIGHTS without properly focused beams with sharp cut offs that are more like flood lights, which SUCK!!
Those are just as bad, or worse, than the new vehicle retard lighting IMHO. Properly upgraded and adjusted factory lighting goes a long way in how you see at night.

Especially on bikes that run their crappy aftermarket lights on bright during the day for "safety" purposes. I ride my bikes more than I drive my vehicles, so don't bash me for saying that. I despise bike riders using these gimmicky flood lights and off road auxiliary lighting on the street.

Don't get me wrong, I like upgraded bulbs in the proper housings that have focused beams. >Properly adjusted factory lighting goes a long way in how you see at night.<
I've never needed, or wanted auxiliary lighting on my bikes, and I own more than you have toes and fingers.
EDIT: Been riding street and off road bikes for over 50 years/