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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:01 am Post subject: need headlight recommendation |
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I'm looking for new set of Dietz Style street-use headlights for my Manx. I've go the off-road part covered with a Baja Designs light bar, but I need a good quality high/low beam light for street use....
Has anyone seen a set of Empi's lately? The last pair I saw didn't look too great on the chrome. The 7" EMPI seems to be the standard choice, but are three any better options out there?
PS - I'm open the black or chrome housings.
Thanks!
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jspbtown Samba Member
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didget69 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Speedway Motors - http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black-Dietz-Type-Headlights,4120.html?parentDisplayId=2948
They offer 7" Dietz-style headlamps in chrome or black painted shells, complete with bulbs & wiring pigtails...
bnc _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys,
I'm also considering using headlight's with built in turn signals like these, to simplify signal mounting -
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-7-Inch-Fluted-Headlights-w-Amber-Turn-Signal,25098.html
Has anyone else used headlights with built in signals? I'm wondering if
• the cops give you a hard time about the built in signals?
• if the wire for the signal fits in the stem of most housings? (most I've seen are already pretty tight with the 3 wires for the headlight.
Thanks again! |
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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Nice idea for smaller size lights! |
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jspbtown Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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Nice idea for smaller size lights! |
I think they look just right on a Manx:
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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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jspbtown wrote: |
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Nice idea for smaller size lights! |
I think they look just right on a Manx:
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Do you know where those are from or what brand? |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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With any new chrome headlights... Lot's of good quality automotive WAX.....
Also think the ones with built in turn signals is way to go.... One less "thing" to hang on front of buggy....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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jspbtown Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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I got them on EBAY. A quick scan doesn't show the fluted style that I had, but they do have the smooth and the flamed. They were 5 3/4" lights. |
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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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jspbtown wrote: |
I got them on EBAY. A quick scan doesn't show the fluted style that I had, but they do have the smooth and the flamed. They were 5 3/4" lights. |
hey good to know, I would have guessed they were standard 7".... |
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didget69 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Here's another option for headlights -
http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-air-cooled-vw-headlight-kit-sport-style-1-169-3305.html
"3-Chambered Air Cooled VW Sport Headlights consist of a Hi/Low Beam with 60W/55W H4 bulb, Driving Light with 55W H3 bulb and 4W bulb Driving Light all in a plastic rear frame construction to eliminate vibration".
I would believe that these headlights would fit into standard 7" chrome/painted shells...
bnc _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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I have the EMPI lights on my buggy and they are holding up fine. The quality is pretty good and the H4 bulbs are nice and bright.
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greg mgm Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 573 Location: Pine Cove/ IdyllwildCA
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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I bought stainless housings from Speedway motors.
Definitely good quality.
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surfnc Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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greg mgm
Nice buggy!! Are the complete assemblies made out of stainless (ring, base etc) or just the buckets? I have the chrome ones and the bases rusted in less than a year. |
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surfnc Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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greg mgm
Nice buggy!! Are the complete assemblies made out of stainless (ring, base etc) or just the buckets? I have the chrome ones and the bases rusted in less than a year. |
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greg mgm Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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To be honest I'm not sure if the bases are stainless.
I can take another look tomorrow.
Speedway Motors.com doesn't say what the base is.
My car stays garaged so rust is kept to a minimum. (as long as the roof doesn't leak!) |
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manxaru Samba Member
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manxaru Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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greg mgm wrote: |
I bought stainless housings from Speedway motors.
Definitely good quality.
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Did they come with the rubber mount grommet, or did you add those?
Do they stay in place OK for light offroad use?
Thanks.... |
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greg mgm Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:14 am Post subject: |
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They don't come with grommets. I reused the grommets from my old headlight housings.
One light had to be retightened a while back but they've been fine since then.
They should be fine even for hard offroad use I'd think.
manxaru wrote: |
greg mgm wrote: |
I bought stainless housings from Speedway motors.
Definitely good quality.
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Did they come with the rubber mount grommet, or did you add those?
Do they stay in place OK for light offroad use?
Thanks.... |
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