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> porsche 914, things are too dim
dlindzey
post Dec 8 2020, 03:43 PM
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what are the tips for getting more candle power out of stock 914 head lights or what are the progressive steps to adding more lights. is there a favored solution for better night vision on the road? better brands, mounting locations etc
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post Dec 9 2020, 01:30 PM
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The GE Nighthawk was just a rebranded Truck-lite from what I've been able to figure out. Truck-lite was the first DOT approved aftermarket integrated LED headlight assembly and has been sold through a few brands. There are better LED headlights out there but if you think Truck-lite is expensive, you ain't seen nothin' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)

I have Truck-lites and although I haven't driven with them yet, can vouch for their brightness. I'll be honest that after a lot of research on after market LED headlights, I'm very leary of mix-and-match LED bulbs and housings. At a minimum, I would want to see examples of beam patterns to make sure they throw light where they should without blinding oncoming traffic.
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dlindzey   porsche 914   Dec 8 2020, 03:43 PM
dlindzey   what are the tips for getting more candle power ou...   Dec 8 2020, 03:44 PM
Bleyseng   Get the LED setup from 914Rubber and make sure to ...   Dec 8 2020, 03:48 PM
mepstein   914 headlights are the same 7" size as Jeeps....   Dec 8 2020, 04:08 PM
ctc911ctc   I went to the 914 rubber site for the LED bulbs - ...   Dec 8 2020, 04:58 PM
Cairo94507   I bought the GE Nighthawk LED headlights on Amazon...   Dec 8 2020, 06:00 PM
mepstein   I bought the GE Nighthawk LED headlights on Amazo...   Dec 8 2020, 06:54 PM
BillC   [quote name='Cairo94507' post='2873281' date='Dec...   Dec 8 2020, 08:29 PM
mepstein   [quote name='Cairo94507' post='2873281' date='De...   Dec 8 2020, 09:06 PM
BillC   [quote name='BillC' post='2873320' date='Dec 8 20...   Dec 9 2020, 08:34 AM
Jamie   I don't remember the LED headlight brand that ...   Dec 8 2020, 08:56 PM
mepstein   Visit a Jeep forum and see what they are using. Sa...   Dec 9 2020, 09:10 AM
horizontally-opposed   Been looking at these: https://vintagecarleds.com ...   Dec 9 2020, 10:01 AM
MM1   A forum member recently told me that one should wi...   Dec 9 2020, 11:30 AM
ClayPerrine   A forum member recently told me that one should w...   Dec 9 2020, 03:09 PM
djway   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNZT6QqHHOo Good v...   Dec 9 2020, 12:32 PM
bbrock   The GE Nighthawk was just a rebranded Truck-lite f...   Dec 9 2020, 01:30 PM
lierofox   If you wanna stick with standard bulbs: I upgraded...   Dec 9 2020, 05:42 PM
yellowporky   https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/7-inch/vcm3...-hea...   Dec 9 2020, 07:11 PM


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