richbatch

Active Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #1

is there a way i can improve my lights i drove the other night in dark and they were crap almost as if they wernt on

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• Dec 11, 2012

• #2

new lights

 

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mrwoppit

New Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #3

Change vehicle?
As far as I'm aware series headlights have 2 settings, "Off" and "Are they actually on?".

 

mistericeman

Active Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #4

Replace the sealed beams with Halogen conversions (@£30 a pair for decent make ones)

Make sure all wires are good and earths are clean and secure

Rewire the lights using relays to avoid voltage drop

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

Full Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #5

Check the earths -

Make sure the reflectors are 'bright' any major rust get new ones -

Get yourself a set of Osram 'Nightbreakers' - they're awesome ...

 

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ebbadger

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #6

freeform crystal lamp units with xenon bulbs.... omg what a difference... like driving a modern car

cheers steve

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2012

• #7

Or add some driving lights switched with the main beam - although it will get a bit dark on dip.

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• Dec 12, 2012

• #8

Driving lights are a good idea the standard Lucas are not very bright but poor wiring, bad earth, dirty switch all add up to make it worse a relay is a good idea. I fitted one on my beams and it made a world of difference. IMHO dipps shouldn't be all that bright - please don't get Xenons they are just blinding for everyone else!

 

ciderman

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2012

• #9

Xenon light owners should be made to weld without a mask.
i cannot drive at night because of thase bast**d blueish lights.
all good advice. Buy new and put together properly.

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2012

• #10

You can get these as direct replacements for the sealed beam units - but use thicker wire and relays.
http://holden.co.uk/displayproduct....agName=Headlamp+-+Assemblies+7"&pCode=010.701

 

owl

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2012

• #11

Measure the volt drop on the wiring to the lights and replace if more than half a volt, check power and earth wiring. also as stated above fit some better lights.