<VV> Need an interpreter, please

[Kent Sullivan]

Hey John,

Could you clarify a few things? Too many pronouns in your post below for me
to be sure of what you're saying. :-)

I THINK you are saying:

1) E code headlights are way better than sealed beam headlights.
2) Cibie makes the best E-code headlights.
3) The best Cibie E-code product is the Complex Surface Reflector unit.
4) The non-CSR Cibie E-code unit is also fine--still better than sealed
beam.
5) Don't bother with HID sealed beams--they are junk.

What I am not sure about is with which lights you recommend a relay. My
understanding was that the CSR units did not need them because the reflector
design was able to provide great light without the extra amperage.

I have some vintage non-CSR Cibies in my '66 500 coupe (H1/H4--all four
lamps) and love them. I definitely have a relay there--makes a huge
difference (and also keeps my headlight switch from melting when the high
beams are on :-).

Does Cibie still make non-CSR E-code units that fit the Corvair? I was under
the impression that one had to be lucky and find some vintage units like I
did.

Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of JVHRoberts at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 8:19 AM
To: pp2 at 6007.us; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Need an interpreter, please

 
I can tell you, from a number of authorities, the Sylvania HID sealed beam
conversions are a TOTAL waste of time and money. They positively stink. 
 
The BEST headlights are the Cibie E code headlights. For less than the HID
crap, you can buy a full set of Cibie CSRs from Daniel Stern, site. These
are far from cheap, but are THE state of the art in performance and quality
of ANY E  code sealed beam conversions. 
However, even the standard Cibie E codes are a  far cry better than any
sealed beam healamp, and are considered the best of the  standard  E code
conversions. IMHO, if you're going to spring for E codes,  make it
worthwhile and get the Cibie lights. 
Relays, in my mind, are a must. With light output being proportional to the
3.5 power of the voltage, even small increases produce significant increases
in  brightness. Then, you can put in 100/145 watt H4s, and 130 watt H1s, for
those  who want an insane amount of light... <G>
 
In a message dated 1/21/2006 10:25:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, pp2 at 6007.us
writes:

a) "Parp  your hooter when oncoming traffic" (remembered from Honda "Dream"

handbook)
b) 4"x6" light isn't going to fit a Corvair anyway.  Illustration does seem
to show a 5 3/4 round.
c) some european cities  require "running lights" and do not allow headlamp
use inside the city  hence "city lamp"
d) Some of these auctions end at the $9.99 opening.  $19.95 Shipping just
restores the profit
e) Probably coming from  China
f) H-4 is a 55w bulb. Two are almost 10 amps. originals were 37 1/2 w  May
need a relay.
g) for just $600 you could get an HID conversion.  
http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/hid-upcoming.htm (each)
h) H5006s  are still available.
Padgett




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