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| Jameel |
 Aug 9 2017, 12:20 PM
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My headlights are pretty dim. I try not to drive at night. So I'm thinking of ordering a set of H4s. But I noticed that current lights look like Cibie's with replacable bulbs. I'm going to pop them open today to get a close look. Does anyone recognize what I've got here?
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| arne |
Aug 9 2017, 12:43 PM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 772 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
Cibié BOBI. A semi-sealed H4 headlight, made specially for the US. DOT legal as it had a glass balloon inside to seal the lens and reflector assembly while still allowing use of normal, replaceable H4 bulbs. Actually pretty good lights. I ran a pair in a Chevy pickup back in the 80s.
So I doubt your dimness is bad lights. Perhaps bad ground, too low voltage (too much voltage drop in the wiring), or perhaps too high of expectations. Thing is, even decent H4s are not going to be equal to modern headlights. A relay set may help, by getting more volts to the lights.  |
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Jameel Cibie Hesdlights? Aug 9 2017, 12:20 PM
7TPorsh Those are good headlights.Are they sealed beam? I... Aug 9 2017, 12:27 PM ConeDodger Change the bulbs and clean your grounds. Or, buy s... Aug 9 2017, 12:44 PM 11tenths Plenty info here:
http://www.danielsternlighting.... Aug 9 2017, 12:48 PM rgalla9146 A poor ground is far more likely than insufficient... Aug 9 2017, 01:41 PM arne
A poor ground is far more likely than insufficien... Aug 9 2017, 02:38 PM
rgalla9146
A poor ground is far more likely than insufficie... Aug 10 2017, 05:27 AM anderssj
correct about current draw....add relays
:ag... Aug 10 2017, 06:35 AM Jameel These headlights ended up being in great shape. To... Aug 9 2017, 07:14 PM lonewolfe
These headlights ended up being in great shape. T... Aug 10 2017, 12:27 AM Mikey914 They should work very well. Do a before and after ... Aug 10 2017, 02:51 AM Jameel Steve, GREAT info. Looks like I should track down ... Aug 10 2017, 07:25 PM Jameel So....headlights are dreadfully dim. And I couldnt... Aug 10 2017, 08:24 PM Jameel Put new battery connectors on, a new negative lead... Aug 14 2017, 06:51 AM Jameel I ended up buying a new voltage regulator. Now I... Aug 20 2017, 08:22 PM arne ...or perhaps too high of expectations.
Thing is,... Aug 21 2017, 08:37 AM Jameel
...or perhaps too high of expectations.
Thing is... Aug 23 2017, 09:58 PM |
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