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IceShark IceShark is offline
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I didn't sell anything to them and the 90/100 bulbs I have are made by Philips/Narva. That wattage combo is usually an European origin so I'm sure Osram makes them also. Osram's child, Sylvania, doesn't though and many auto stores in North America stock Sylvania bulbs. That is why they are hard to find. Best bet, outside of me, would be a motorcycle shop. And you don't really want to get over a 90 watt filament in low beam as higher wattage will burn out too quick. 90/100 is a good position with a fine E-Code lens.

The list of people that wanted and tried to do HID upgrades is very, very long. I looked into it myself 4 years ago. The big problem is cost Even with buying the lenses out of Europe the cost would be well over $1000 going towards $2000.

With my "FullBoat" headlight package with new wiring and E-Code Cibie lenses running 90/100 watt halogen bulbs you are up at HID levels anyway for under $400. People have lined them up against Bimmers and Benzes with HID and say the halogen are equal or better.

Which is what I concluded also so dropped cooking up some HID solution. HID just wasn't worth the cost and trouble. You are in Calgary and there are a couple of my FullBoat headlight kits up there. Don't know how big your town is but you could probably hook up with one of the guys and see the headlights in action.
Old 08-24-2005, 10:21 AM
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