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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 12, 2011 21:35:21 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 12, 2011 21:45:46 GMT -5
You need two sets of those right?
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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 13, 2011 6:54:41 GMT -5
nope, they are bi-xenon, which means there's a little cutoff shield inside, and when you want high beams, you flip a switch and the shield moves out of the way and your low beam becomes a high beam.
I'm probably also going to find some 3" or 4" round driving/pencil beams to run with them as additional high beams, but not sure they will be necessary.
This particular set uses H1 bulbs, which can either be traditional halogen, or HID.
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Post by kensaw210 on Sept 13, 2011 19:42:23 GMT -5
Hey Thanks for the info jslande01
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Post by superdave008 on Sept 26, 2011 23:02:38 GMT -5
I have been thinking about scrapping my fold ups too. can't wait to see your pix. I checked out the bulb package pretty neat.
Thanks Dave
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Sept 27, 2011 7:11:52 GMT -5
How are the police in your area when it comes to mods such as this that will bring the headlights closer to the ground and perhaps below the minimum height allowed by the DOT MOT
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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 27, 2011 7:35:37 GMT -5
Actually, I checked the headlight laws in Minnesota... there's really nothing that dictates height, only that they have to throw "white" light, and not be aimed too high.
Except as hereinafter provided, the headlamps, the auxiliary low-beam lamps, or the auxiliary driving lamps, or combinations thereof, on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations, subject to the following requirements and limitations:
(a) There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 350 feet ahead for all conditions of loading.
(b) There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead; and on a straight level road under any condition of loading none of the high-intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
There is, however a statute for "auxiliary low-beams" and they have to be at least 24" off the ground... but not specifically for the "headlamps".
Kinda weird actually.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Sept 27, 2011 7:59:10 GMT -5
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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 27, 2011 8:08:42 GMT -5
I'll get out my measuring tape tonight, it's gonna be close...  |
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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 27, 2011 15:40:33 GMT -5
by my measurements, the centerline of the headlamps will be about 24" from the road...
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Post by Wyn on Sept 27, 2011 19:14:08 GMT -5
This was one of my ideals for changing the headlights on my GT2. The light assemblys I think are a replacement set for a Lexis. Molds would need to be made from the body sections before they are cut out, and plexiglass molded to those forms.  Wyn |
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Post by dawgdk on Sept 27, 2011 19:52:50 GMT -5
Hydraulics are your answer for that  If anybody says anything just raise the car ;D |
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Post by Wyn on Sept 28, 2011 0:26:06 GMT -5
There is, however a statute for "auxiliary low-beams" and they have to be at least 24" off the ground... but not specifically for the "headlamps". Kinda weird actually. I looked up the code for Ohio on headlights, there is a bunch more data but this gives the height limits on the headlights. Chapter 4501-15 Motor Vehicles-Lighting4501-15-01 Headlights.(A) Aim of headlights – Headlights shall be aimed in accordance with the society of automotive engineers (hereinafter referred to as S.A.E.) lighting specifications code and shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate specification set forth in the SA.E. recommended practices or S.A.E. standards for electric headlamps for motor vehicles or sealed-beam headlamp units for motor vehicles and for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles the headlights shall conform to the appropriate specifications set forth in the S.A.E. standards for motorcycle and motor-driven cycle headlamps. (B) Height – Every headlamp upon every vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty-four inches to be measured as set forth in section 4513.03 of the Revised Code.Wyn |
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Post by Jeff Lande on Sept 28, 2011 4:18:45 GMT -5
mine will be at the top of the old cutout, which puts the centerline at 24", so those look like they will be too low... its too bad, because that looks nice.
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Post by brianboggs on Sept 28, 2011 4:50:19 GMT -5
Actually there was someone on the old board that put headlights likes Wyns drawing and it looked like poo poo. The problem comes in because the plexi cover for the lights dont match the contour of the body and stick out. I was going to mold in Hayabusa headlights on mine in front of the wheels with a custom molded cover.
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Post by Wyn on Sept 28, 2011 8:40:50 GMT -5
I went out and measured the front tire and it is 22.5 inches in height. To install my lights at the 24" minumn they would need to be moved as shown. Still looks pretty good.  You can not use the light lenses that come with the headlight assemblys like Brian says. You need to make molds of the body. You can heat plexiglass to about 200 degs and shape it to the molds. Then cut to size, then cut the holes in the body to match the lens shape. You can use your wife's oven but don't let her catch you doing it. ;D Wyn |
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Post by brianboggs on Sept 28, 2011 9:07:44 GMT -5
Thats much better Wyn.
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Post by dawgdk on Sept 28, 2011 9:48:16 GMT -5
It looks ok to me but only if you give the tail lights a more modern feel to !!!
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Post by Wyn on Sept 28, 2011 10:36:36 GMT -5
I have seen the tail light on one of the late model of Cadillac. It looks like it has about the same curvature of the out side of the GT2 rear fender. That way you get a side marker light along with a tail light.  Wyn |
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Post by skip20 on Sept 28, 2011 11:25:28 GMT -5
Here's the head lights I will be installing off a Honda I think.   |
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Post by Jeff Lande on Oct 8, 2011 19:28:51 GMT -5
here's a couple shots of the headlights installed:   still have to make the plexi covers, maybe pick up some small pencil beams to use as brights... but making progress anyway. |
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If anybody says anything just raise the car ;D
