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DrCPU MAR 07, 06:58 AM
I'll take some close ups and post them tonight!
DrCPU MAR 07, 06:55 PM
Ok - here are two side shots of the head lights popped up. I had to lean as the car next to mine was close...

First one is a full close-up followed by a one as far away as I could get.



Next are the close-ups of the plastic bucket adjuster screw assembly process.

First push the plastic buckets, round part first, from the back (why do I feel aroused?) so they end up sitting like this. Pic is taken facing the rear of the headlight bucket.



Next you need to put in the headlamp (adjuster screws should already be installed) and use C-clamp - or if your MagillaGorilla - just push hard. Pushing hard WILL deform the front plate - so the C-clamp is a better idea - though an extra hand would help! C-Clamp should rest on end of round plastic bucket - and the brass screw end of the adjuster.



It's all so simple once you KNOW what to DO!

madcurl MAR 07, 07:47 PM
Looking good. Did you take a pic of one newer side vs. old side?
Coinage MAR 07, 08:20 PM
is there a way to make the low beams on even when you click the high beams so that both are shining when you are in high mode?
DrCPU MAR 07, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by Coinage:

is there a way to make the low beams on even when you click the high beams so that both are shining when you are in high mode?



I don't know about keeping both on. I'm not sure if it would be legal - like driving with safari lights! I'll know better how they compare with the Bosch H4 sealed beams I used to have when I get the replacement adjuster screw from Susquahanna. I sure hope it gets here before March 16th - orthwise I'll have to install the old H4 Bosch back into the left side.

I'm sure someone from PFF could elaborate on how to mod the headlight harness to leave power on the lows when switching the highs on. I guess you could make up a crossover pigtail harness that took power from the high and directed it to the power connection on the low beam.

LOW POWER -------------- LOW beam
HIGH POWER -------/----- HIGH beam (sorry for the crappy graphics)

Some kind of automatic switch would work better - but I'm no electrician or engineer!

If I have to install the old bucket into the driver side for D7 then I'll be able to get the compare pic MadCurl was asking about. Right now the driver side bucket is empty. Dang - should have known never to use a hammer!

Dave

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Coinage MAR 07, 10:14 PM
It should be legal as my 02 Maxima has hid lows and halogen highs and when high is on they are both on..

I am thinking abuot getting these buckets but I'd only want it if I can get both to be on at the same time... to me just one on or the other looks goofy to me...
DrCPU MAR 08, 06:58 AM
Either way I'll likely be happy with them. If I'm driving back from a meet late at night - and I need to go through the countryside, then I'd prefer my High beams to be so bright that they burn through a dear from a half mile away.
:lmao:
swisscheese MAR 08, 07:20 AM

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Originally posted by Coinage:

is there a way to make the low beams on even when you click the high beams so that both are shining when you are in high mode?



Here it is described:
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/035902.html

I think it is legal, the Camaro has also all the fours enlighted with the high beams

hmm, hope to have my buckets back from powdercoating soon....

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DrCPU MAR 08, 10:26 AM
Thanks SwissCheese!

I need to make a trip to the electronics shop anyway. Two more parts for the "basket".

Dave

After posting a question on this in the Tech Section (Hi and Lows on), and with lots of info from Marvin I've decided to leave the headlights as is for now. I need to remove the harnesses and finsihed them up with protective tubing. but other than that the job is done!

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Fiero1Fan MAR 13, 08:27 PM
Dave you have done a really good job. Just one thing.....if you'll lengthen the wires about 6 more inched you'll be able to push the H4 connections down inside the motor bracket. They will be out of the way (less likely to be accidentally pulled apart) and you won't see the them (I think the H4 connector is kind of ugly).