MY NEW Headlight Mod What do you think (Page 10/20)
PaulJK APR 20, 03:15 PM
oooops - you're right - I just checked. There are 3 rods, (2) on the top with nuts and (1) on the bottom with a wingnut. Maybe put nuts on all (3), trim down the rod length and use one of those tools that looks like a screwdriver with a socket end to do the adjustment. (?) I think grommets are available that big. The hole in the center of the grommet can be filled with a dab of black silicon sealant.
jmbishop AUG 11, 02:06 AM
One Idea I have is to use these light, unfortunatly its not in my budget right now Here the lights are 4in across more info

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timgray AUG 11, 08:01 AM
Anyone that has done this mod ran the lights for a few hours or more yet? I have see lots of cheaper headlight units on the ricer cars (one that looks just like this but designed for a honda) melt because the plastic is not rated for high temp use. The lenses actually sagged as well as the plastic mountings...

If these dont melt after a while I think it's a fantastic discovery!


also has anyone tried chopping away more of the back of the units to make it easier to change bulbs,adjust,etc?

BTW, anyone worrying about too much power can use the cheap Bosch auto relays to switch on the high beams. 3 relays will swich on low and low+high easily as you need 2 seperate wires to trigger the configuration because of how the Fiero switches for stock lights, plus if you get the ones with mounting tabs you can put them in the headlight bay or hood area.

Anyone needing relay wiring details, let me know.
Delphince AUG 13, 02:37 AM

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Originally posted by timgray:
3 relays will swich on low and low+high easily as you need 2 seperate wires to trigger the configuration because of how the Fiero switches for stock lights, plus if you get the ones with mounting tabs you can put them in the headlight bay or hood area.

Anyone needing relay wiring details, let me know.



Interestingly, I run almost the exact opposite. I have my projectors set up to run the lows at full and the highs at 25% intensity on the low setting, and just the highs at full with the high setting. Since my low beams have a horizon and the high beams don't, running the highs at a quarter strength makes them look about the same as the lows from other vehicles' drivers' perspective and help with illuminating reflective signs, both of which are above the horizon.
Fieroking AUG 15, 02:31 AM
An update on the Light mod I drove back from the Northwest Fiero Show last Saturday night. The drive was about 200 miles all at night with no problem from the Lights. The plastic used for these units is at least 3/16" of an inch thick so no issue from the heating up and melting.

Joe Sokol

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88 Formula GT 4.9 5 speed beast
Enough parts outside for another one
-And a 3.4 push rod for sale in the mall Go and look-

Oversteer AUG 29, 04:56 PM
You gunna sell these kits?

Neil
Fiero1Fan AUG 29, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by jmbishop:

One Idea I have is to use these light, unfortunatly its not in my budget right now Here the lights are 4in across more info




Did you see rhe deminsions of the lights?
Dimensions: 7-3/4"H x 7"W x 4-1/8"D
The lights are 7" across they are huge.
exoticse OCT 10, 12:55 AM
A bump for a cool mod.
jmbishop OCT 10, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero1Fan:


Did you see the dimensions of the lights?
Dimensions: 7-3/4"H x 7"W x 4-1/8"D
The lights are 7" across they are huge.



There are multiple sizes there I might have linked to the wrong one. This should be the right one

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Fiero1Fan OCT 10, 04:22 PM
I don't think you'd be able to get them to work as headlights because of the asymmetrical reflectors. Hella does make other 90mm headlight set for driving and bright light setups. here