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Old 06-26-2009, 09:40 AM
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check this out http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetai...eep-parts=true i wonder if anyone has used these or did there own conversion?

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I don't have these particular housings, but some similar ones. I am however running IPF bulbs that I like.
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really cool what do you got and how much did it cost?
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The housings cost about $40 as I remember. The bulbs are IPF Fatboys, around $80. They are not HIDs, and have the softer white beam. Much brighter, but I don't get people flashing me, and legal in all states. HIDs, used to be illegal in CA. I don't know about now.
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I have the IPF's housings and Hella 80/100w bulbs and they are awesome! The light output is great and no unhappy people! Just make sure you adjust them right.
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Get the Autopal housings off of ebay. I think mine were around 42 bucks shipped with bulbs. They are the e-code beam which is far better than the OEM DOT pattern.
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Hella E-code bowls, homespun relay harness, Hella Super White 90W/130W bulbs. Carefully aimed...

CHP and SJPD haven't given me any grief. But, the full beams are quite effective on ricebois with those wretched "bloo" headlamps...
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cool guys
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Originally Posted by 5-90
Hella E-code bowls, homespun relay harness, Hella Super White 90W/130W bulbs. Carefully aimed...

CHP and SJPD haven't given me any grief. But, the full beams are quite effective on ricebois with those wretched "bloo" headlamps...
very similar to mine but i got the 80watt low beams and 120 high i think and made my harness as well and they have a good cut off compared to stock that have no cut off and are worthless the hellas are the way to go
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