Hi I'm going to replace the headlight globes on my 82 gtv and would like to put something better in than what is standard ad I've found the standard 55w globes aren't upto the job.
Has anyone replaced theirs with something that has worked without melting or burning anything up thanks for the replies cheers.
You can fit out the headlights with xenon upgrade kits, these are available quite cheaply on ebay.
Adding relays to your headlights helps as well
Quote from: Mick A on March 10, 2016, 08:34:36 PM
You can fit out the headlights with xenon upgrade kits, these are available quite cheaply on ebay.
If he is referring the the generic xenon HID globe kits you should be warned that these are illegal. They're also incredibly blinding for on coming traffic, even on low beam. Something you have experienced, I'm sure, given the number of old commodores getting around with them.
Making a simple wiring loom up to take relays for each headlight works well. I actually think someone was making and selling a loom to suit the older 116 Alfa's over on the BB?
I've tried $20, $80 and ~$200 bulbs in my 75. Can't say it's worth the extra money with the ~$200 ones [I have a friend at Autobarn who got me them for next to nothing]. Just don't bother with the cheapo ones.
Thanks for the advice, I went to the local parts store and got a pair of Narva 60w for $20 I think their selling out the Narva globes and going with other brands,could I get away with putting 100w globes into the driving lights or are they getting a bit hot for the reflectors,heers.
It really doesn't matter much which globe you use if you don't have relays installed as you won't be getting anywhere near 12V. As an added bonus it is just a matter of time that part or all of your switch gear will burn out.
Yep relays have been fitted, will 100w globes do damage to the reflectors.
the difference betwwen a good quality 75w bulb
is almost no difference to a 100w
execpt you are loading up your circiuts and alternator
besides it is actually illegal to put that wattage in
Are you planning on Pig shooting otherwise
get a good german brand bulb NOT chinese
lasts 5 times longer and brighter
I think chinese/indian wattage must be 80 % of the world standard
what really you need is a set of driving lights
the size of the glass has more effect than the penetration( wattage)
Ill finish with If you drive an alfa you want to drive in the daylight
how else can you see your reflection in the window of one of the worlds most beautiful
cars You need to share the experience with others
Drive a japanese car at night ,people might not recognise you
Quote from: jazig.k on March 11, 2016, 12:34:30 PM
Quote from: Mick A on March 10, 2016, 08:34:36 PM
You can fit out the headlights with xenon upgrade kits, these are available quite cheaply on ebay.
If he is referring the the generic xenon HID globe kits you should be warned that these are illegal.
GTVs have seperate high and low beam lamps, so unless the ADRs have changed recently then I believe it's ok to fit them to the high beams. The requirements for the lamps to have levelling/cleaning mechanisms etc only apply to lights that include a dipped beam.
If your going to fit these to your high beams, get a 4300K 35w set. The higher wattage ones produce so much light that dipping to low beam leaves you half blind for a second while your eyes adjust.