How big are your bulbs?
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Diver944
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Suggest you check all the cotancts first and also make sure your 10 year old reflectors are clean on the inside and that the silver hasn't started to come off. Also make sure everything is properly aligned at an MOT station. I think a lot of 944 lights gradiually droop forward.
I find mine are excellent (when I remember to keep them clean [:-] )
I find mine are excellent (when I remember to keep them clean [:-] )
Kevin Welch
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I replaced my bulbs with xenon ones two years ago and so far havent had any problems, just better lights.
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More info on Icesharks Light Cannons. HERE
I think he makes them in limited batches and sells like hot cakes. Also does a battery kit.
Also, I think he will not have any available until next year.
I remember something about someone having bought a set in Europe.
Maybe I'll drop him a line if anyone is interested in more info concerning our side of the pond.
I think he makes them in limited batches and sells like hot cakes. Also does a battery kit.
Also, I think he will not have any available until next year.
I remember something about someone having bought a set in Europe.
Maybe I'll drop him a line if anyone is interested in more info concerning our side of the pond.
I don't know, but I don't believe 100W are.
Having had all manner of additional lights over the years I would respectfully suggest that monster light output isn't all that it is cracked up to be.
In the first instance, you can't see the headlamp beam of cars comming towards you around corners and end up frying the eyes of the other driver as he comes into you full beam.
Second - you dazzel yourself with reflective signs - no seriously, I'm not joking.
I agree that old, tired standard 944 lamps are a bit lacking but a modest upgrade may be better than trying to turn night into day.
A quick scout about and I have turned this up which isn't that helpful, but does state that a british standards or approved mark is required
Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 1796
Statutory Instrument 1989 No. 1796
The other problem is, that very often oncoming traffic assume you haven't dipped, blast you with full beam, in which event neither of you can see at all, which is extremely unhealthy with the road dissappearing at 140mph between you.
Hmmm. lets just say it will blast you into orbit nae worries, but it is going to take a team of engineers, 6 metres of gaffer tape and the contents of your glove compartment to get you home in one piece. ( and Nasa's yearly space program budget). I have even resorted to frisking passengers for likely repair materials.
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Have mailed Iceshark. Hopefully get some useful info.
All I know is, both his battery cable and headlight upgrade is highly regarded, and of the highest quality.
But, I am not too sure wether they are just too bright for Blighty. As people have written about the heat you can feel when you walk in front, and how your car will be bug free as it incinerates them in flight etc.
I did change my bulbs to Halfords High Performace Super Brilliance Xenon gas technology 12v 60/55w (just catch my breath....[
]) which seemed a bit brighter, and it did make a difference having them aligned.
But not to the effect of 'Light CANNONS'
Also, having a good earth makes a difference. Have a look at the dash voltmeter to see what it's running.
His kit does away with the flimsy (even when new) and now old wiring.
Keep you posted when I hear anything.
All I know is, both his battery cable and headlight upgrade is highly regarded, and of the highest quality.
But, I am not too sure wether they are just too bright for Blighty. As people have written about the heat you can feel when you walk in front, and how your car will be bug free as it incinerates them in flight etc.
I did change my bulbs to Halfords High Performace Super Brilliance Xenon gas technology 12v 60/55w (just catch my breath....[
]) which seemed a bit brighter, and it did make a difference having them aligned.But not to the effect of 'Light CANNONS'
Also, having a good earth makes a difference. Have a look at the dash voltmeter to see what it's running.
His kit does away with the flimsy (even when new) and now old wiring.
Keep you posted when I hear anything.
Diver944
Active member
I looked into his wiring kit when I had wiring problems a few years ago (luckily an electician fixed mine).
I think replacing the 1980's lighting loom with his product and the new earth cable is a very good idea, followed by two new E approved headlights (which I see that his are). The 100watt bulbs will not be legal but after addressing the voltage and the shiny bits a normal 60/55 bulb should be more than enough
I think replacing the 1980's lighting loom with his product and the new earth cable is a very good idea, followed by two new E approved headlights (which I see that his are). The 100watt bulbs will not be legal but after addressing the voltage and the shiny bits a normal 60/55 bulb should be more than enough
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Hi Darren,
I was wondering why I was getting all these e-mails on headlights from the UK. Now I know.
Here is the best post from Rennlist that has pictures (these are right hand driving lane lenses but the left will be the mirror image):
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=134230&highlight=headlights
Tell your folks I had nothing to do with the photos; MTM just wanted to document everything and that is what he posted. I saw it a day later. They are the real deal, not some marketing jack.
Yes, I can get the left hand driving lane lenses for you wrong side drivers. ;-) LOL! There is a USA Jag dealer that ordered Cibie lenses for left hand driving lane and, as most car salesmen, didn't have a clue what he was doing. I have 22 lenses left to raid from that stockpile.
As far as MOT, I did do a tour over in the UK so know about that but it was back in '90. Everything will pass MOT except the bulbs. The Coppers will NEVER question you about the bulbs on the road. I never had the MOT guys question the bulbs. They would have to pull the lens off and take out the bulb to see if it is illegal. So all you need to do is carry a set of 55/60 bulbs in the glove box and you are OK on MOT, if they catch it. I'll bet a hundred quid that it will never happen.
Anyway, let me know the address of your BBS. I'll try and answer questions your guys might have.
Regards,
Dan Wray (IceShark)
This is Dans reply. Any questions. Hopefully he might show up on here!
I was wondering why I was getting all these e-mails on headlights from the UK. Now I know.
Here is the best post from Rennlist that has pictures (these are right hand driving lane lenses but the left will be the mirror image):
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=134230&highlight=headlights
Tell your folks I had nothing to do with the photos; MTM just wanted to document everything and that is what he posted. I saw it a day later. They are the real deal, not some marketing jack.
Yes, I can get the left hand driving lane lenses for you wrong side drivers. ;-) LOL! There is a USA Jag dealer that ordered Cibie lenses for left hand driving lane and, as most car salesmen, didn't have a clue what he was doing. I have 22 lenses left to raid from that stockpile.
As far as MOT, I did do a tour over in the UK so know about that but it was back in '90. Everything will pass MOT except the bulbs. The Coppers will NEVER question you about the bulbs on the road. I never had the MOT guys question the bulbs. They would have to pull the lens off and take out the bulb to see if it is illegal. So all you need to do is carry a set of 55/60 bulbs in the glove box and you are OK on MOT, if they catch it. I'll bet a hundred quid that it will never happen.
Anyway, let me know the address of your BBS. I'll try and answer questions your guys might have.
Regards,
Dan Wray (IceShark)
This is Dans reply. Any questions. Hopefully he might show up on here!
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Hi boys, IceShark here. Someone told me to stop by. []
The legality of my headlight package goes like this. Everything on the legal edge boils down to bulbs and lenses. The lenses are Cibie E-Code which I can get in both left and right hand driving lane versions. Those will be totally legal in the UK and pass MOT. They are not legal in the USA except for a couple states that have really bad weather or if you put them on bikes. Motorcycles. Rather amusing since over 40% of my customers are law enforcement or active militarly in the USA.
Anyway, the lenses will be fine and totally legal for the UK and MOT inspection.
The bulbs I like to run are a different story. The beam for your UK lenses are going to be the other way around of __/ __/ with the slash up on the left. Due to the sharp horizontal cutoff you can run higher wattage bulbs without bothering other drivers. So I have everyone run 90 watt in dipped and 100 in main beams. This is totally illegal in most countries for halogen bulbs. But it works great and doesn't bother other road users as long as you aim them correctly. When I did a tour over in the UK the MOT boys never took bulbs out of lenses to check but you could always carry a pair of 55/60 watt bulbs in the glove box.
The big deal with my kit is voltage improvement. Halogen bulb light output varies at the 3.4th power to voltage changes. DC voltage is allways a bitch and it is easy to lose some. Drop 15% voltage delivered at the bulbs and you just lost 50% of your light. That is why I go way overboard on my wiring harness. It actually delivers more voltage to the headlight bulbs than is available at the battery. Part of the reason you see pictures like this:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=134230&highlight=headlights
400 to 450% increase over stock is typical. I've had them lined up against a Bimmer with HID lights on a dark road. The Bimmer lost.
Well, this is my introduction to your board. Now if you could give me any tips on the clutch change out on my 951S, I'll be happy. That starts this weekend.
]The legality of my headlight package goes like this. Everything on the legal edge boils down to bulbs and lenses. The lenses are Cibie E-Code which I can get in both left and right hand driving lane versions. Those will be totally legal in the UK and pass MOT. They are not legal in the USA except for a couple states that have really bad weather or if you put them on bikes. Motorcycles. Rather amusing since over 40% of my customers are law enforcement or active militarly in the USA.
Anyway, the lenses will be fine and totally legal for the UK and MOT inspection.
The bulbs I like to run are a different story. The beam for your UK lenses are going to be the other way around of __/ __/ with the slash up on the left. Due to the sharp horizontal cutoff you can run higher wattage bulbs without bothering other drivers. So I have everyone run 90 watt in dipped and 100 in main beams. This is totally illegal in most countries for halogen bulbs. But it works great and doesn't bother other road users as long as you aim them correctly. When I did a tour over in the UK the MOT boys never took bulbs out of lenses to check but you could always carry a pair of 55/60 watt bulbs in the glove box.
The big deal with my kit is voltage improvement. Halogen bulb light output varies at the 3.4th power to voltage changes. DC voltage is allways a bitch and it is easy to lose some. Drop 15% voltage delivered at the bulbs and you just lost 50% of your light. That is why I go way overboard on my wiring harness. It actually delivers more voltage to the headlight bulbs than is available at the battery. Part of the reason you see pictures like this:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=134230&highlight=headlights
400 to 450% increase over stock is typical. I've had them lined up against a Bimmer with HID lights on a dark road. The Bimmer lost.
Well, this is my introduction to your board. Now if you could give me any tips on the clutch change out on my 951S, I'll be happy. That starts this weekend.
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