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05-17-07, 12:10 PM
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Correct. I even made a video of the differences, I just never got around to posting it.
I might try it tonite, after I catch up.
I upgraded the harness, because I was originally going to upgrade the wattage significantly, and it doesn't hurt, since the original wiring is 20 years old, and supposedly goes through the stock switch.
The Fat-Buy bulbs are supposed to provide *alot* more light, using very minimal draw.
It actually provides more light using low beams, than the high beams, according to IPF.
I like the idea, since I use the low beams only about 99% of the time.
I might try it tonite, after I catch up.
The Fat-Buy bulbs are supposed to provide *alot* more light, using very minimal draw.
It actually provides more light using low beams, than the high beams, according to IPF.
Fatboy draws 80 watts on low beam, 60 watts on high beam
Optical equivalent to 190 watt low beam, 150 watt high beam
Optical equivalent to 190 watt low beam, 150 watt high beam
05-17-07, 02:41 PM
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That's a nice crisp beam pattern, DF 
An associate of mine has excellent HID projectors for half of what they used to go for ($540/pair, bixenon). I wish I had the resources to make a DOT compliant flush clear cover
An associate of mine has excellent HID projectors for half of what they used to go for ($540/pair, bixenon). I wish I had the resources to make a DOT compliant flush clear cover
05-19-07, 07:10 PM
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I have the Hella H4 housings with 100/170w bulbs and the heavy duty harness from here: http://www.rocky-road.com/ipfH4.html
The hi-beams are F'ng bright and harness is top quality. I just installed some IPF driving/fogs too. I drive the canyons a lot at night - all of them made a big difference.
The hi-beams are F'ng bright and harness is top quality. I just installed some IPF driving/fogs too. I drive the canyons a lot at night - all of them made a big difference.
05-19-07, 08:00 PM
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www.blackdragonauto.com
these guys have a catalog used to be victoria british. lots of replacemet parts. it think you gotta order a catalog first, its free tho
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Wow you're a SERIOUSLY NICE GUY!! I was just trying to help and dont have THE ONLINE RESOURCES like you!!Thanks MANNTIS! I MISSED THE BLACK DRAGON PART POSTED EARLIER.
zaridar, I know you were trying to help, as was Manntis. He was being a sarcastic, with a little humor thrown in - but he meant no harm. He's just become a little darker individual since the loss of his beloved Pamela.
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05-22-07, 10:30 AM
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See the Wink, Means he was just busting your chops.
IPF wants a Large order for me to go direct so I am contacting one of their wholesale houses hoping for a smaller order.
IPF wants a Large order for me to go direct so I am contacting one of their wholesale houses hoping for a smaller order.
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There's this one place. I think it's called something dragon automotive. and they sell some stuff in it. They have catologs. with lights. and harnesses. and whatnot. whatnot. whatnot.
07-13-07, 07:32 PM
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If you want HIDs, buy proper HIDs. Don't do some half-assed 'conversion' that might a) have improper focus and crappy cutoff, blinding oncoming drivers and b) get you some rather expensive tickets.
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i was going to wire some up in to my old bug but never actually got the 3 chamber lamps to wire them up i hate wiring but i do know what im doing in most cases. i did say in most cases the harness in the rex that i had was so hacked up by the guy that sent it to me i couldnt even work with it and had to get a new one but i would do the HID conversion right if i could find the proper ballasts and relays so i dont fry anything i would go for the self leveling kind they work the best if i do the conversion im just wondering if anyone has done this yet?
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the self-leveling kind are ECE, not DOT, compliant - you may have trouble getting them by your local inspection stations, if you have 'em.
If you can' though, the HIDs from the new Mini look great on Bugs.
If you can' though, the HIDs from the new Mini look great on Bugs.
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