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knightlife · 04-19-2007, 01:03 PM

ok, found these on ebay...I cant afford them right now (still paying for the crap I just bought). So I figured I would be a good wingman and let ya'll know bout em!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...8496605&rd=1,1

enjoy!

neverfinished · 04-19-2007, 02:10 PM

Cool, but those lights on pics look really blue. If they are that blue you might want to give a call to your local PD, most of them have a thing about blue lights on any vehicle except their own. They may be more white in real life but I'd hate to have my evening ruined over a little blue tinted bulb.

Pyrotechnic · 04-19-2007, 02:30 PM

I'm not really understanding how you could get them that blue.

If I bought that setup, I'd probably ditch the cheap ricer bulbs for some silverstars. I would also add a wiring harness with relays to let the headlights run right off the battery since the stock wiring isn't really designed for high watt H4 headlights.

benoit454 · 04-19-2007, 03:20 PM

They are nice lights, I see alot of guys on the montecarlo website buying them and using them on monte carlos, they cal them angel eyes don't they?

Srubydo1986 · 04-19-2007, 03:21 PM

they are cool but are these set for 2 or 4 cause i have 4 not 2.

1LoC10 · 04-19-2007, 03:23 PM

the pics are not with the headlights on, its just a blue LED that lights the ring around the light... you wire it to the parking light or its own switch... when you turn the headlights on, it drowns out most of that blue and its not as noticable...those are just considered city crusing lights to most

knightlife · 04-19-2007, 07:31 PM

1LoC10 knows what it do

, they come in a set of two (just got a reply from the guy that sells them)

BaddBusa2005 · 04-19-2007, 10:11 PM

i have had a set of the autopal in my truck for years. I have never get the headlights to work correctly with them. When i have them in all four headlights are on. LB's the lowbeams are on and the high beams are on dimly, HB the low beams go dim and the high beams go bright. I do not know what to do with past that.

knightlife · 04-19-2007, 10:57 PM

wire it in with your day time running lights

LMC sells a kit to put daytime running lights on your truck, that turn on when you turn on your ignition...teehee...

BaddBusa2005 · 04-20-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightlife

wire it in with your day time running lights

LMC sells a kit to put daytime running lights on your truck, that turn on when you turn on your ignition...teehee...

no I am saying the actual headlight bulb does not work properly

78chev · 04-21-2007, 04:47 AM

I made a set of these for my 99 Cougar, It involves the rod from a set of horizontal blinds (a clear one), a dremel tool, a propane tourch and two led's. It looks f***ing awesome and is very bright regardless of whether the lights are on or off. if you want specific instructions I'll try to find the link and post it, otherwise PM me and I'll point you in the right direction.

Pyrotechnic · 04-21-2007, 04:05 PM

So these have blue LED's in the trim rings as shipped from the seller ? No mention of that in the auction. Very cool if they do though.

knightlife · 04-22-2007, 06:36 PM

*shrugs* haven't bought em yet...I'll tell ya when I do tho! LOL....livin on broke atm...

Restrorob · 04-22-2007, 07:46 PM

I bought a set of these plastic headlights from APC at my local Advance auto parts store for my Jeep, After ONE WEEK the outer rim started turning brown and the whole front had a gold tint to it. They only had about 20 Min's. use 'ON' because I don't drive much after dark.

I guess it had something to do with the heat build-up inside and being plastic but they looked like crap. I took them back and got REAL Silverstar bulb assembly's and wired with relays and WOW.

I guess what I'm saying is BUYER BEWARE, They only look good for a few days.

knightlife · 04-22-2007, 10:52 PM

point well taken...I will research into these more prior to my purchase...but I do want them . . . .

Restrorob · 04-23-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightlife

but I do want them . . . .

Yeah I did too....So bad I had to get them to order in two extras because one was glued together crooked and the trim ring wouldn't go over and the silver paint in the backing was bubbled in another, The last one in I had to bend the lip edge of the "proper bulb" to get it to fit.

Then they turned brown.....

APC is supposed to be a good company but these lights were a waste of time and money, At-least I was able to return them easily.

Good Luck with the ebay knock-off crap !

Pyrotechnic · 04-23-2007, 03:19 PM

With the crowd that APC mostly caters to, and am not at all surprised. LMC also has there own version of these lights but I don't think they have the blue LED's. Waiting to hear how good these ebay ones turn out.

Are these for low beams only? Shouldn't there be a low beam and high beam version?

BaddBusa2005 · 04-23-2007, 04:25 PM

www.autooptiks.com , they sell a glass kit. It is really nice. I have all four for my truck, but never figured out my problem I posted above. here is a pic of the highbeams.

**Zoomad75** · 04-23-2007, 06:28 PM

Just Changing the bulbs should not have effected the wiring. Did the kit also include a harness to add relays? High and low are on two separate circuits so if one is coming on when the other is on you could have power bleeding over to the positive side of the bulbs or you are getting some kind of backfeed on the ground circuit. I'd unplug the headlight sockets and the connector to your dimmer and start looking for continuity between the high and low beam circuits. On the stock wiring you shouldn't have any continuity at all between the two circuits. Even with an aftermarket relay harness you shouldn't have any between the high and low beams.

04-19-2007, 01:03 PM	#1
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... ok, found these on ebay...I cant afford them right now (still paying for the crap I just bought). So I figured I would be a good wingman and let ya'll know bout em! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...8496605&rd=1,1 enjoy! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-19-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
neverfinished Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central FL Posts: 92	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... Cool, but those lights on pics look really blue. If they are that blue you might want to give a call to your local PD, most of them have a thing about blue lights on any vehicle except their own. They may be more white in real life but I'd hate to have my evening ruined over a little blue tinted bulb.

04-19-2007, 02:30 PM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... I'm not really understanding how you could get them that blue. If I bought that setup, I'd probably ditch the cheap ricer bulbs for some silverstars. I would also add a wiring harness with relays to let the headlights run right off the battery since the stock wiring isn't really designed for high watt H4 headlights. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 04-19-2007 at 02:31 PM.

04-19-2007, 03:20 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... They are nice lights, I see alot of guys on the montecarlo website buying them and using them on monte carlos, they cal them angel eyes don't they? __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

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Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... they are cool but are these set for 2 or 4 cause i have 4 not 2. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

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1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... the pics are not with the headlights on, its just a blue LED that lights the ring around the light... you wire it to the parking light or its own switch... when you turn the headlights on, it drowns out most of that blue and its not as noticable...those are just considered city crusing lights to most __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-19-2007 at 03:25 PM.

04-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#7
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... 1LoC10 knows what it do , they come in a set of two (just got a reply from the guy that sells them) __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

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BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... i have had a set of the autopal in my truck for years. I have never get the headlights to work correctly with them. When i have them in all four headlights are on. LB's the lowbeams are on and the high beams are on dimly, HB the low beams go dim and the high beams go bright. I do not know what to do with past that. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

04-19-2007, 10:57 PM	#9
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... wire it in with your day time running lights LMC sells a kit to put daytime running lights on your truck, that turn on when you turn on your ignition...teehee... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-21-2007, 04:47 AM	#11
78chev Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: redondo beach california Posts: 84	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... I made a set of these for my 99 Cougar, It involves the rod from a set of horizontal blinds (a clear one), a dremel tool, a propane tourch and two led's. It looks f***ing awesome and is very bright regardless of whether the lights are on or off. if you want specific instructions I'll try to find the link and post it, otherwise PM me and I'll point you in the right direction.

04-21-2007, 04:05 PM	#12
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... So these have blue LED's in the trim rings as shipped from the seller ? No mention of that in the auction. Very cool if they do though.

04-22-2007, 06:36 PM	#13
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... shrugs haven't bought em yet...I'll tell ya when I do tho! LOL....livin on broke atm... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-22-2007, 07:46 PM	#14
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... I bought a set of these plastic headlights from APC at my local Advance auto parts store for my Jeep, After ONE WEEK the outer rim started turning brown and the whole front had a gold tint to it. They only had about 20 Min's. use 'ON' because I don't drive much after dark. I guess it had something to do with the heat build-up inside and being plastic but they looked like crap. I took them back and got REAL Silverstar bulb assembly's and wired with relays and WOW. I guess what I'm saying is BUYER BEWARE, They only look good for a few days. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 04-22-2007 at 07:49 PM.

04-22-2007, 10:52 PM	#15
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... point well taken...I will research into these more prior to my purchase...but I do want them . . . . __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-23-2007, 03:19 PM	#17
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... With the crowd that APC mostly caters to, and am not at all surprised. LMC also has there own version of these lights but I don't think they have the blue LED's. Waiting to hear how good these ebay ones turn out. Are these for low beams only? Shouldn't there be a low beam and high beam version?



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04-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#18
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... www.autooptiks.com , they sell a glass kit. It is really nice. I have all four for my truck, but never figured out my problem I posted above. here is a pic of the highbeams. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

04-23-2007, 06:28 PM	#19
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: found something for our trucks that made me dropjaw... Just Changing the bulbs should not have effected the wiring. Did the kit also include a harness to add relays? High and low are on two separate circuits so if one is coming on when the other is on you could have power bleeding over to the positive side of the bulbs or you are getting some kind of backfeed on the ground circuit. I'd unplug the headlight sockets and the connector to your dimmer and start looking for continuity between the high and low beam circuits. On the stock wiring you shouldn't have any continuity at all between the two circuits. Even with an aftermarket relay harness you shouldn't have any between the high and low beams. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

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