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Beetleillumination Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2019 Posts: 1 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 5:01 pm Post subject: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Improve your driving safety with the performance of modern headlights with the soul of a classic car.
Last edited by Beetleillumination on Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:52 am; edited 1 time in total |
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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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This belongs in the classified.
IMO they look like ..... well they just look wrong.
Merry Christmas _________________ .
getting grumpy & less tolerant!
55 ragtop
56 delux sedan
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Photoshopped pictures? I gotta say, those headlights look awful. _________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9147 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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I'd much rather put LED replacement bulbs in Hella housings. No way of hiding those projector bulbs and they just look wrong in classic housings on a vintage looking car.
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bugheadred Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2003 Posts: 666
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Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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so you can be another over bright un adj. head light ass |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 4863 Location: Harmony, PA
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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bugheadred wrote: |
so you can be another over bright un adj. head light ass |
While I don’t care for the look either, I have NO PROBLEM installing a lighting system that is WAY brighter than a sealed beam Halogen/H4 bulb. If DOT’s aren’t doing anything about the modern LED lights in new cars that blind everyone, I have the same right to see a deer crossing in front of me as any yuppie driving their new Porsche/Audi/Mercedes. |
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bugheadred Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2003 Posts: 666
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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[email protected] wrote: |
bugheadred wrote: |
so you can be another over bright un adj. head light ass |
While I don’t care for the look either, I have NO PROBLEM installing a lighting system that is WAY brighter than a sealed beam Halogen/H4 bulb. If DOT’s aren’t doing anything about the modern LED lights in new cars that blind everyone, I have the same right to see a deer crossing in front of me as any yuppie driving their new Porsche/Audi/Mercedes. |
you don't need them overly bright lights to see a deer and dot should fix this |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 4863 Location: Harmony, PA
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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bugheadred wrote: |
[email protected] wrote: |
bugheadred wrote: |
so you can be another over bright un adj. head light ass |
While I don’t care for the look either, I have NO PROBLEM installing a lighting system that is WAY brighter than a sealed beam Halogen/H4 bulb. If DOT’s aren’t doing anything about the modern LED lights in new cars that blind everyone, I have the same right to see a deer crossing in front of me as any yuppie driving their new Porsche/Audi/Mercedes. |
you don't need them overly bright lights to see a deer and dot should fix this |
Sorry, the farther I can see down the road, the better. Aircooled VW’s with H4’s are marginal at best compaired to a 2020 LED system from ANY of the major car manufacturers.
DOT’s “should” but they don’t. Why should someone else be able to drive with brighter headlights to see better, without ANY repercussions, and I can’t? |
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bugheadred Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2003 Posts: 666
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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do what you want but that don't make it right (I have been driving one beetle or another for 30 + years and have never hit a deer because I couldn't see it |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9147 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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I couldn't see 100 yards down the road with the factory supplied candles that Chevy called headlights in my '18 Colorado. After fighting with the dealer about out driving the lights at 90kph, I gave up, spent a few bucks and replaced everything with LEDs. I hope I'm not THAT GUY but, I live in deer country and everyone in my family has hit one at night but me.
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heimlich VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016 Posts: 6616 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Pretty much all the headlights of all the cars nowadays blind me. The worst are those Cadillac SUV's. Even the tail lights are blinding. I don't know how they get away with it.
I installed some Hella H4 with an off the shelf LED. I see much better now. If anyone complains just point at the other cars. I'm sure everyone notices the same thing. _________________ www.vwnos.com [email protected]
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buguy Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 4915 Location: Port Orange, FL
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Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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I never really noticed it until the recent daylight savings time change. Haven't driven the bug at night in several years prior to lately. I have been driving a big 2015 Ram mega cab since it was new so I guess I'm high enough it doesn't bother me. In the bug, they all blind me. In the truck, I feel bad sometimes. Even at a stoplight my blinkers light up the entire interior of most cars. So bright. It has the projector headlights too. |
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Bulli1970 Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2022 Posts: 6 Location: Poland
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Hi, I just tested Bi-Led Headlight made by Car Bone for Porsche 911 in my friend's '63 Beetle an they fits perfectly, just plug & play.
They are more effective in comparison to the OEM lights. The whole installation took us 15 minutes. They suits to his Cal-look style car.
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bald01 Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2022 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Delta Lights in Ontario, CA, produces a sealed beam LED headlight that I used in my Olds and Chevelle. Looks just like the original, but gives you LED lighting.....I can see now
Check it out
https://www.deltalights.com/classic-7-inch-led-headlight-kit/p108 |
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heimlich VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016 Posts: 6616 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Bi-LED Headlights for BUG 46-66 |
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Hella makes a sealed beam replacement for VW lights. It has a space on the back where you can install any H4 compatible light bulb.
https://www.vwnos.com/1a6-002-395-991 _________________ www.vwnos.com [email protected]
Classic Brands. Classic Quality.
Not all parts are made the same. NOS OE/OEM parts made mainly in West Germany, Early Germany, and Early Brazil are where VW produced the best quality parts and best fitting products.
5% Off your order with coupon code: 5%OFF
Restored Distributors Available (<--Click here) |
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