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2012/12/05 01:59:32 (permalink)
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Easiest way to change low beam bulbs

Hi guys

What is the easiest way to take out the low beam bulbs? Looks pretty involved no matter what way I go. Any help appreciate thanks
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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 08:08:35 (permalink)
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    ? There's only one bulb in each headlight, two filaments.
    There's only one way to change them.

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:15:18 (permalink)
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    not too hard, headlight is up (obviously), then remove the 4 screws that hold the black housing around the light in, then the headlight should come straight out.

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:26:13 (permalink)
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    An easy job to fit so long as you have the later type lens/reflector assemblies.
    You need a H4 50/65W globe, but obviously change both sides while you're at it.
    I have found the Phillips range of globes to be excellent.
     
    (Early SW20's had sealed beam headlamps that are by now very inferior. If you've got those you would be best updating to semi sealed reflectors with separate globes)
     

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:26:22 (permalink)
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    MRTurbo

    not too hard, headlight is up (obviously), then remove the 4 screws that hold the black housing around the light in, then the headlight should come straight out.

     
    After you undo the screws holding the chrome surround around the front of the lamp as well.

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:28:42 (permalink)
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    Yeah, it's pretty easy. Just don't rush or you'll be kicking yourself for dropping one of the screws.

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:30:15 (permalink)
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    I should also have mentioned, it is also a good idea to remove the RTR fuse from the frunk box before starting the job.

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:34:14 (permalink)
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    How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?  

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 09:59:49 (permalink)
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    One less than it does the number of solicitors
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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 16:24:38 (permalink)
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    Might be a good idea to replace the long bolts that angle the headlamp before they rust to hell, depending on the condition. Mine was so rusted I almost couldn't take it out!
    These "semi-sealed reflectors" sounds like a good upgrade. While on topic, what do you guys think of projectors? I found some cool looking items
     
    http://www.importmonster....20AW11%20SW20%202%20H4
     
    http://www.importmonster....g&title=MR2%20SW20
     
    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...mp;hash=item337a019e81
    I wonder if these are legit Raybrig...
    Should prob just get HIDs hehe
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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 16:43:53 (permalink)
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    ^I changed mine to 'legit' Raybrigs a while back...best thing I ever did for night time hills blasts (inc Raybrig globes :)). Even on low beam it lights up the road a decent distance ahead and wide too. I've no need for HID really. Makes the output from the fog lights look like candles. 

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/05 23:45:56 (permalink)
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    Remember the old sealed beams come in 100/55 and 150/55 where as semi sealed (unless full glass) are limited to 60/55. The wiring may need an upgrade for 150 but 100 should be fine on stock wiring. Makes for awesome bright high beam. 
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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/06 11:25:21 (permalink)
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    My old original sealed beams were 55/60W and had deteriorated so much the lights were shiiit.
     
    When updating, no need for higher power globes, they can fry your dipper switch contacts anyway, even with heavier wiring unless you also fit dedicated H/lamp relays.
     
    Forget the Ebay 'cheapies', and update to high quality quartz (expensive) semi-sealed lens/reflectors with quality (expensive ) halogen globes to dramatically improve the brightness as well as having the modern sharp beam cutoff rising up on the left on dip.
    This can be achieved with globes of the same power rating (50/65W) that means no mod is needed to the wiring.
     
    When I updated mine in this way I found that high beams were so bright that I couldn't  tell whether my OEM driving lights were switched on or not.
    The total cost of the conversion was about $200 and was the best money I ever spent on the car.
     
     
     
     
    post edited by Reddtarga - 2012/12/06 11:31:25

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/06 12:10:06 (permalink)
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    I have a genuine Koito set of H4 headlights if anyone is interested in upgrading their 'sealed beam'. In great condition and only took them out as I upgraded to Raybrigs.
     

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    Re:Easiest way to change low beam bulbs 2012/12/06 14:36:15 (permalink)
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    Get raybrigs :D

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