Topic: Headlights

[Jeffy]

SOmebody was looking for a place to buy  Cibie.  Just found this place and they have what I wanted one for my HD.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

He's about the only guy who sells them.

[chrisfranklin]

what about it? which part you disagree with? i said a lot in there.
You're not really saying anything, make a statement if you want to make a point otherwise it's idle

here's a tip for you (focus on #1) (EDIT: and #2)


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I didn't disagree with anything you wrote in the comment I highlighted in my previous comment.  I did take some time to comprehend it all -- "Still thinking on what Sharp said."   Not sure what you're getting at Sharp  Heck, I even gave you a + the other day for the explanation...here's a minus of the two-finger variety  

[sharpxmen]

I didn't disagree with anything you wrote in the comment I highlighted in my previous comment.  I did take some time to comprehend it all -- "Still thinking on what Sharp said."   Not sure what you're getting at Sharp  Heck, I even gave you a + the other day for the explanation...here's a minus of the two-finger variety  

i wasn't getting to anything other than wanting a clear explanation ("what do you mean?" was that), I still don't understand what you meant - I'm sorry i was not on the same wavelength as you, i understand the fingers thing and I will leave at that so we're even if you feel i was off-base and just so you know i don't mind if you have a different view that is explained clearly (that's what i was getting at).

[chrisfranklin]

Well, the low beam on one of my Osram 70/65 bulbs went out last night.  My Osram Bulbs are a grand total of maybe 9-10 months old and -- liberal estimate -- have maybe 30 nights/30-40 hours worth of use.  Bulbs worked great when they both...worked.  Bit dissapointed.  

Am probably going to give Hella or IPF bulbs a go instead, rather than order another set of the Osrams right off the bat. 

[Mozman68]

my Fat Boys have lasted since I installed them...almost 5 years ago??  Have been used a lot since this is my daily driver.

[Jeffy]

my Fat Boys have lasted since I installed them...almost 5 years ago??  Have been used a lot since this is my daily driver.

The key is to not put fingerprints on the bulbs.  Also condensation as well as water will burn them up in no time.

[chrisfranklin]

The key is to not put fingerprints on the bulbs.  Also condensation as well as water will burn them up in no time.

Not getting fingerprints on the bulbs is a direction I followed to the letter during the install late last year.   

I actually ordered a set of the clear IPF FatBoys last night, Moz.  Good to hear they've lasted for you.

[chrisfranklin]

Was checking fluids last night and was surprised to see the harness wires for the right headlight and the left headlight in apparent contact near the back side of the right headlight.  Photos don't show it too well. 







What do you guys think?  Any potential for inadvertent harness wire contact to kill the low beam in the right bulb? 

[neale_rs]

Pretty unlikely there was a short.  The insulation and connectors seem to be in good shape.

[grumpygy]

Anybody tried

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=92027&langId=-1

They also make the round ones too.


The one downside $230.00

[Jeffy]

Anybody tried

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=92027&langId=-1

They also make the round ones too.


The one downside $230.00

I don't think they're worth it.  You have play around with LED flashlights?  They have a limited range unless you really bump up the lumen's compared to the same incandescent bulb.  The other problem with many LED's is the fist full of flashlights effect.  Instead of looking like one light you get a pattern that looks like a lot of smaller lights in one larger pattern.

[aka-justin]

The Rigid style LED bars are insane, but way to pricey. I saw the ProComp ones at the 4wheelparts expo, pretty nice. So are the round LED headligh replacements. I was doubtful about the brightness, but after seeing some in person, most dont compare to an LED flashlight.

[Jeffy]

This guy did some extensive testing and IIRC, wasn't impressed with them.  Honestly for the price I can't see ever buying them over HID's.  You could go through multiple lifetimes of H4's before ever breaking even with the LED's.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/headlight-shootout-1166827/

[aka-justin]

hahaha, I was just looking at this one too. To be honest, they're not a bad option, but I really do like the LED bars more than anything. They look like the first gen ones where grumpy showed the newer reflector styled ones, which smooths out the pattern tremendously.

One Reflector


vs

Spots


And my favorite...

[sharpxmen]

Was checking fluids last night and was surprised to see the harness wires for the right headlight and the left headlight in apparent contact near the back side of the right headlight.  Photos don't show it too well. 

What do you guys think?  Any potential for inadvertent harness wire contact to kill the low beam in the right bulb? 

if there's a short there the fuse would go bust but the bulb won't be affected (although i'm not sure if you were asking if the bulb would die or if it was a reason it died, or if it was just a hazzard related question). you can bend that piece of metal btw, honestly i have yet to figure out it's purpose other than getting your hand to bleed when you do some work in the engine bay.