<VV> Re: Headlights

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

Given how well the Cibie E codes work, and they have been proven to be  
beyond reproach, why bother with unproven HIDs? I've heard the same thing about  
the redesigned Sylvania units, but my contacts still say they leave a LOT to be  
desired. I would believe, if you want HID, the best route would be to convert 
 Cibie E codes to HID. But NOT the H4 units. The CSRs should take care of 
this  very well, or an OLD set of Cibie H1 low only beams. 
 
 
In a message dated 1/21/2006 2:45:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
Sethracer at aol.com writes:

JVHRoberts at aol.com writes:

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.   





I have heard this before and Sylvania discontinued  them. But  at SEMA/AAW 
this year the folks at Sylvania told me they  were working on a  new one with 
real 
optics. Could the one referenced  at the web site be a new  model - or from 
somebody else? Also,  although the old Sylvania kit  was expensive, it wasn't 
nearly  $1100.  I need to add, I love the HID  lights in my Corvette. I  
realize 
that they are designed to work in this  application -   and the Sylvanias 
were 
not. But I have to say, I will never  buy  another car with out them, if they 
are 
available.  As the Baby  boomer  group ages, (I am in the leading edge - 58 
years old) night  driving will almost  require better lighting. - I am on the 
lookout  for the best (mostly  legal) lighting for any street Corvair I 
build.  
I've been to Stern's  site many times. If I was buying right now, I'd  go 
with the 
E-code lights. -  Seth  Emerson
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