[DeTomaso] Headlamp replacement and aiming advice.

[Mark McWhinney]

They are H4, so I assume that they are just a plug-in replacement for the
stock bulbs, right?

How do they compare with the SilverStars at $25 per bulb?

(The SilverStars also have a sharp edge with a more bluish white that then
standard yellowish stock bulbs.)



-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:20 PM
To: diiulio at ix.netcom.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Headlamp replacement and aiming advice.


In a message dated 3/18/07 13 11 43, diiulio at ix.netcom.com writes:


> 1. I'd like to improve the brightness of my headlamps, suggestions on
> brands or types? ( still have stock buckets)
> 
>>>When I bought my 427 Cobra replica, it was equipped with Cibie Z-beam 
headlights, and I was just astonished at how excellent they were.   Despite
the 
fact my Pantera was equipped with Carello halogen lights, I ran right out
and 
bought Cibies for my Pantera and GT350.

They have a rather unique light pattern, which delivers a very crisp 'line' 
at the top rather than just diffusing away like regular lights.   (Almost
like 
modern HID lamps).

I got them from Talbot International:

http://www.cibieusa.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm

You want the top light listed on this page.

Recognize that these lamps draw considerably more power than the standard 
sealed beams, and with the stock wiring scheme, ALL lamp voltage passes
directly 
through the cheesy Lucas switch.  Running big lights like this will toast
the 
switch internally.   Maybe not tomorrow or the next day, but certainly.   So

you need to rewire the headlamp circuit to incorporate relays; a how-to
article 
with wiring diagram can be found on www.panteraplace.com, or you can buy a 
plug-and-play kit from Rick Moseley.

> 2. I need to re-aim my lamps for optimal illumination in low and hi
> beams, is there a process for this?
> 
>>>Just by gosh and by golly.   Find a dark, deserted street where you can 
park and leave the car in the middle of the road.   Cover one lamp with 
cardboard, aim the other, then repeat with the other side.

Cheers!

Mike




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