Tom
I have upgraded the headlights on my Triumph over the years, to what I
believe is a very satisfactory setup.
The standard lights were replaced with Hella units. At the same time, I
installed a relay system which is essential to get the full wattage out to
the lights. I originally had 60/55W Halogen bulbs, but have recently
upgraded these to Xenon bulbs - refer to www.hella.co.nz for details on
these. In short the effect of the 60W is the same as the 100W halogen bulb,
while it is much better for the electrical system.
The Xenon bulb is an exact match to the Halogen bulb, it is just the gas
inside that differs, so fitting them is a breeze. Because of this, they can
also be fitted to any car that uses the standard halogen bulb. Thats what my
friend (who in the transport retail business) did to his Toyota Camry after
he sold me the bulbs and saw the effect...
The lights give an excellent penetration and spread of light. The only time
they cause annoyance is when they have got dirty, by which time they are not
as good to drive with either. Indeed, dirty headlights can be just as
annoying as badly aimed headlights to an oncoming driver.
The 2500S (indeed all the 2000/2500 series) is blessed with a four headlight
system, but the effect would be the same on any car. Because there are four
lights, it was a bit more expensive, but the all up retail cost would have
been about $NZ500 - about $US250 - 300. This included lights, relays, the
replacement Xenon bulbs and headlight protectors.
David Greed
1979 2500S Man O/D
Email: greed@wave.co.nz (Home)
sys_dwg@cmosaf.telecom.co.nz (Work - AlphaStation)
david.greed@telecom.co.nz (Work - PC)
-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Long (IM) <LLong@Kollmorgen.com>
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, 30 September 1998 02:06
Subject: TR headlights
>
>Listers,
>The time has come to replace the headlights on my TR4 (The thought going
>through the eight-point buck's mind as I bear down on him at 65mph is
>probably...."yeah right"). I recall a thread a few months ago about a
>new type of headlight unit out that creates a more piercing "white or
>blue/white" light...rather than the typical dim "yellowish" light. I
>think I have seen these lights on newer Mercedes. Does anyone have
>experience with these lights, what are they called and where are they
>available. I think the tread said they were available mail-order from
>an outfit in Baltimore.
>
>TIA
>
>Tom Long
> "It's better to burn out than to rust"
> Neil Young
>
>64TR4
>68TR250
>76TR6
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