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Title: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 29, 2020, 09:46:57 am
So I did the Fiero Store headlight conversion and that was cool. the headlights were seriously miss aimed so I did my best in a dark parking lot against a building. but i feel like the original H6054 were brighter. So I bought the Sylvania stupit bright bulbs and the fiero stores were brighter. no matter how i adjust it seems to be only shinning right in front of the car. Ideas? comments?                               
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Fierofool on December 29, 2020, 11:39:53 am
I found this aiming video.  A little intricate, but the more intricate, the more accurate.  Beware!  Political advertisements.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWvSWBlAwnI

And this:
http://www.fierofocus.com/articles/Fiero%20Headlight%20Adjustment%20by%20Shawn%20Griffin.htm#:~:text=To%20check%20this%2C%20roll%20your,this%20will%20be%20your%20target.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 29, 2020, 01:19:53 pm
I did think to YouTube it. 😂

I found this one too

 https://youtu.be/0euMSWwgQSY (https://youtu.be/0euMSWwgQSY)
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 29, 2020, 01:23:35 pm
What are the chances I installed it upside down?

Also anyone found a brighter option that doesn’t melt the wiring
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Fierofool on December 29, 2020, 02:13:04 pm
If the DOT markings are at the bottom and the brand name on the lens is readable, it's not upside down.  Sealed beams have 3 extrusions on the back that align them in the fixture. 

I upgraded to the Sylvania XtraVision H6054 for a little whiter light than the standard Halogen.  They are whiter but not the type that blinds everyone with their bright blue/white light. 

You're wise to avoid the higher wattage lights unless you can run an inline relay.  Pat has installed LED's in his, and I think Larry's silver Formula might have also been converted when Pat had it.  Those bulbs require a cooling fan on the back of them, I believe. 
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 29, 2020, 05:41:21 pm
I am running the low-profile H4 bulbs.  They offer more light, but aimed better.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 29, 2020, 05:51:35 pm
I am running the low-profile H4 bulbs.  They offer more light, but aimed better.

Which ones are that?
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 29, 2020, 05:53:57 pm
Well, you can get the buckets from Danyl, in the newsletter vendors list.  You have to buy the bulbs separately.

Coincidentally, this would work well as an article for the Spring.  There is a series planned on lights, all the components of the headlights, etc.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 29, 2020, 05:58:14 pm
Well, you can get the buckets from Danyl, in the newsletter vendors list.  You have to buy the bulbs separately.

Coincidentally, this would work well as an article for the Spring.  There is a series planned on lights, all the components of the headlights, etc.

What brand of H4 bulbs? I already converted the headlights.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 29, 2020, 06:00:37 pm
Mine came from a different source.  My Fiero is not here, so I can't look, but Danyl has some recommendations.

Note that you will need the wiring adapter.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: NoMad on January 03, 2021, 05:59:14 pm
I ended up running rigid industries LED lamps. HUGE difference and I can't complain at all. I now have the projector beam kit to install so I might be listing my rigids soon.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 03, 2021, 06:19:06 pm
Are your projectors the H4?
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 03, 2021, 07:44:59 pm
I ended up running rigid industries LED lamps. HUGE difference and I can't complain at all. I now have the projector beam kit to install so I might be listing my rigids soon.

What projector beam kit? Where from?
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 03, 2021, 07:46:33 pm
Motorcycles.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 03, 2021, 07:49:45 pm
Something like this (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-998570001?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD9R5HU0J-wKlF506xgh-QhdtMSquc1TGfoI1Lmvzy9VqYXmHFDBx1kaAvulEALw_wcB), for the low profile buckets.

You want the 60mm H4.  The 90mm aren't as good.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: TopNotch on January 03, 2021, 08:56:26 pm
Get some BeamTech LED bulbs. See this thread (http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=4455.0).
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: NoMad on January 08, 2021, 08:52:40 pm
I bought the Danyl kit and ordered hella 60mm projectors. There are LED ones now too, but they are way more expensive. I only have the low beams at the moment cause they were on mega sale. Still need to order my high beam projectors.
Title: Re: Headlights not bright enough
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 08, 2021, 09:36:58 pm
Once you get everything installed, I'd appreciate pics.