Anybody know of any headlight upgrades for sc's? halo?? ANYTHING DIFFERENT?
03-03-06, 03:18 AM
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Anybody know of any headlight upgrades for sc's? halo?? ANYTHING DIFFERENT?
JUST WONDERING WHAT HEADLIGHT UPGRADES THERE ARE...JUST SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT...NOT JUST" POLISH THE LINES OUT OF IT" OR "FIX THE LEAKS"..........ANYBODY? 
03-03-06, 09:10 AM
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High beams in all four positions.
I installed new Silverstar 9005s, which are the 65watt high beams in both the low and high beam sockets. It's a subtle improvement, but worth it as a relatively low priced fix. All four bulbs cost a total of $75 at Autozone. The old low beam bulbs are 55w and they do deteriorate over time so the 10w difference, plus a higher color temperature make for a brighter beam. Since the power requirements are similar, you won't have any wiring or fuse problems.
Search for Silverstar or 9005 in these forums and you will find instructions with pics. Briefly, you have to remove a double keyway inside the low beam sockets and trim the tab on the bulbs to make them fit. I trimmed both pieces with a pair of small side cutters. No big deal.
The high beam bulb (9005) has a very slightly smaller base diameter so you can make it fit better by doubling up the "o" ring seals. Reuse the old "o" rings from your old low beam bulbs.
Do NOT touch the bulbs with your fingers.
The lights are noticeably whiter and brighter. I was concerned that I'd have oncoming drivers flashing their lights at me, but it has never once happened. Apparently the low beam lens focuses the light such that it points more at the road and is better diffused from side to side than high beams.
Search for Silverstar or 9005 in these forums and you will find instructions with pics. Briefly, you have to remove a double keyway inside the low beam sockets and trim the tab on the bulbs to make them fit. I trimmed both pieces with a pair of small side cutters. No big deal.
The high beam bulb (9005) has a very slightly smaller base diameter so you can make it fit better by doubling up the "o" ring seals. Reuse the old "o" rings from your old low beam bulbs.
Do NOT touch the bulbs with your fingers.
The lights are noticeably whiter and brighter. I was concerned that I'd have oncoming drivers flashing their lights at me, but it has never once happened. Apparently the low beam lens focuses the light such that it points more at the road and is better diffused from side to side than high beams.
03-03-06, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by griffinrun
JUST WONDERING WHAT HEADLIGHT UPGRADES THERE ARE...JUST SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT...NOT JUST" POLISH THE LINES OUT OF IT" OR "FIX THE LEAKS"..........ANYBODY?
03-03-06, 12:45 PM
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do a search on Advanced Automotive Concepts. they make halo/angel eyes for sc300/400's.
http://advancedautomotiveconcepts.co...sKitMain.shtml
http://advancedautomotiveconcepts.co...sKitMain.shtml
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03-03-06, 06:56 PM
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I say to each his own.
If it's your car, modify it the way you would like to. You paid for it.
I find people who don't add anything productive to threads really annoying. If someone is looking to do something and you have nothing to add but suggestions not to do so than don't post. Stop turning people off on ideas.
You can also check out www.***************** They do some extensive work and for a high price tag.
If it's your car, modify it the way you would like to. You paid for it.
I find people who don't add anything productive to threads really annoying. If someone is looking to do something and you have nothing to add but suggestions not to do so than don't post. Stop turning people off on ideas.
You can also check out www.***************** They do some extensive work and for a high price tag.
03-03-06, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
I say to each his own.
If it's your car, modify it the way you would like to. You paid for it.
I find people who don't add anything productive to threads really annoying. If someone is looking to do something and you have nothing to add but suggestions not to do so than don't post. Stop turning people off on ideas.
You can also check out www.***************** They do some extensive work and for a high price tag.
If it's your car, modify it the way you would like to. You paid for it.
I find people who don't add anything productive to threads really annoying. If someone is looking to do something and you have nothing to add but suggestions not to do so than don't post. Stop turning people off on ideas.
You can also check out www.***************** They do some extensive work and for a high price tag.
03-03-06, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MongooseGA
It's a public forum. He's going to get opinions from people. As long as the post pertains to the topic, it's fair game. It's thread jacks like the first part of your post reprimanding me and this post of mine that don't belong.
You are just bashing, yes you can have your own opinion but he wasn't asking for opinions. I can see if he openly said "what do you guys think of..." but he didn't he just wants help. It's his car let him do what he wants. If he wants to spend the money at clearcorners or aac then let him do so.
Back on topic: if you search in the lighting forum for SC300 or SC400 you can get some pretty cool ideas for retrofits. But there really isn't much of an aftermarket for the SCs. If you're willing to dish out some dough you can get some nice mods but SCs don't have the mass produced headlights and tail lights like other cars.
03-03-06, 10:48 PM
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black housings are rice???
i like the way the black housings look, can we do the high beams too or is it harder to take apart? it looks kinda funny still chrome.
i like the way the black housings look, can we do the high beams too or is it harder to take apart? it looks kinda funny still chrome.