Halo headlights

type1guy · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:19 am Post subject: Halo headlights

Anyone installed those "Halo" headlights in there bug? What's the consensus on these?
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pb_foots · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:59 am Post subject:

They're silly. That's not a consensus, just an opinion.

jhicken · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:21 am Post subject:

I agree, so the consensus so far is "they're silly".

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Brian · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject:

They look kinda funny, but I really like them functionality wise.
LED halos with projectors, huge improvement at night.

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Anthonyisawsome · Samba Member Joined: February 28, 2013 Posts: 373

These are the ones I just got. Disappointed with how bright they are, but they look "cool".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Glass-7-Round-Sealed...mp;vxp=mtr
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Glenn · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:48 pm Post subject:

They were cool 5 years ago... not they're not.

Cibie Z Beams were cool in the 70s and still are.

Add in 135/55 watt bulbs and they're like a 747 coming down the highway.
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EvileNV · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:47 pm Post subject:

Anthonyisawesome: I highly dislike the projector lights because I've used them before on other cars and it's true, you can't see well with them!

I've been thinking about getting these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-VW-BLACK-ROUND-CLEAR-LEN...mp;vxp=mtr
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type1guy · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input, guess I will stick with my Halogen headlights.

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cseay1 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject:

The pictures speak for themselves ..

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mnakandala · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:13 pm Post subject:

cseay1 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject:

This guy made some kits, had an ad here on the Samba 4 years ago .. apparently they didn't sell very well. Rolling Eyes

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Joel · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:52 pm Post subject:

Government · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject: these...

I've been eyeballing these to go in the bug..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-HALOGEN-AMBER-TURN-SIGNA...mp;vxp=mtr

I've forgotten how to properly use links on forums...

cseay1 · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:31 am Post subject:

I know a guy who used these headlights with the turn signals built into the bottom so that he could eliminate the fender mounted signals. Problem was, he went to clean the bugs off the plastic lens (I think he used bug and tar remover) and DESTROYED the lens. It turned milky white and no amount of buffing could bring it back.

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jhicken · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:56 am Post subject:

FWIW, there have been dozens of threads about lighting and they all come down to this,

H4's provide the best and most cost effective way to upgrade the lighting. When purchasing HR housings, stick with Hella or Bosch [or Cibie of you can find them]. The cheaper units that you can readily find on e-bay, are just that, cheaper. You get what you pay for. The quality of construction of cheaper models reveals itself in the quality of light they produce. You can't beat the lenses of the Hella or Bosch lights, the cut and pattern is far superior. If you are really concerned about lighting, spend the extra $20-$30 and get the real deal. If you are more concerned about the looks, then maybe some of the ebay lights are right for you.

Also, don't discount the standard 55/60 bulbs, they work great, a significant improvement over sealed beams. They are also plug and play, you don't need an extra relay unless you are using higher wattage bulbs [which personally I think is overkill].

Also, the lights above with the turnsignals below, at night, they don't work as good as you think they would. The light of the headlight [specially with higher wattage bulbs] usually overpowers the little turnsignal.

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The_Doctor · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:12 pm Post subject:

Most of the led's have burnt out now in mine but they did look good at first

You can't see the "halos" at all when the headlights are on.

vw1303 · Samba Member Joined: May 14, 2004 Posts: 19

Yeah on the early models were they are not recessed enough they look a little "buggy"... However I think if they are fitted properly they can look good.

tisius · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 5:50 am Post subject:

So the only pro is the cool factor, which lasts as long as the lights work properly....actually I don't think they look that cool.
So how about installing a bi-Xenon adapter kit for H4 fittings and run bi-Xenon headlights? That way you'll have tons of bright light.
Anyone been there?
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mountainkowboy · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:43 am Post subject:

I run Autopal H4 glass lens headlights. They are DOT approved and reasonably price and MUCH brighter than sealed beams. I have been toying with the idea of running Harley H4 headlights that are used on there baggers....VERY BRIGHT, but not be legal on a car.
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jhicken · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:16 pm Post subject:

MC H4's have a different cut, and don't work as well as a good set of auto H4's. Also, I don't think Harley's are using H4's any more, the last couple of baggers I've seen have led projectors on them. Pretty high tech.

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