LED or better head light options questio

[32VALVS]

In my opinion the LED lights look tacky and out of place on a car originally equipped with sealed beams.

I have upgraded to Hella headlight housings & bulbs and am completely satisfied. Very bright, excellent light distribution. On par with modern headlights.

I liked them so much on my ZR-1 that I have been upgrading all of my sealed beam classic cars to Hellas.

https://www.ecklers.com/1984-1996-co...-108660-1.html

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by 32VALVS

In my opinion the LED lights look tacky and out of place on a car originally equipped with sealed beams.

I have upgraded to Hella headlight housings & bulbs and am completely satisfied. Very bright, excellent light distribution. On par with modern headlights.

I liked them so much on my ZR-1 that I have been upgrading all of my sealed beam classic cars to Hellas.

https://www.ecklers.com/1984-1996-co...-108660-1.html

Hellas with 100/55w halogen bulbs!!! Instant daytime!
With no screwing around with LEDs....
Fog lights? They're useless no matter what kind of bulbs you put in them due to crappy lenses. They're only there for decoration.

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Hellas with 100/55w halogen bulbs!!! Instant daytime!
With no screwing around with LEDs....
Fog lights? They're useless no matter what kind of bulbs you put in them due to crappy lenses. They're only there for decoration.

My fog lights work great with LED. But 1990 lenses are different

[Johnny5]

I decided to go with EAGLE lights as GE nighthawks are hard to find & truck lite is expensive. 20% off so $250 down to $200 for the pair. Bought the resistor too.
Thanks for input guys. Now it?s time to order tune up parts and replace rubber in my vacuum lines. I started with MAP sensor from advice of George + Jim in Wazoo and the car finally opened up the secondaries but boggs until partial throttlw. So i believe i still have a small leak

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Hellas with 100/55w halogen bulbs!!! Instant daytime!
With no screwing around with LEDs....
Fog lights? They're useless no matter what kind of bulbs you put in them due to crappy lenses. They're only there for decoration.

HID version works beautifully. I?ll show you at Carlisle 23.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by secondchance

HID version works beautifully. I?ll show you at Carlisle 23.

Yun
Looking forward to checking them out.
Happy Holidays!
See ya in Carlisle! Maybe even BG in May?

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Yun
Looking forward to checking them out.
Happy Holidays!
See ya in Carlisle! Maybe even BG in May?

Probably Carlisle.
Happy Holidays!

[Paul Workman]

I converted to LEDs a few years ago (and wrote an article for HOTB). I changed everything except interior lights (they were bright enough for me).
However, because there were a flood of such lights (primarily made in China where there was often no apparent concern for USA DOT restrictions, etc) without the appropriate cut-off for use on vehicles used on public highways, on-coming traffic could be/were being blinded by LED lights: became a large (and justified) complaint.
Making matters worse, not all LED lights had cut-off; intended for highway usage in low-beam mode. Add to that, not everyone installing the lights w/ cut-off feature were taking the time to properly aim them so that the cut-off line was below the eyes of on-coming drivers.
As result, many of the outlets for LED headlights have suspended offering them. However, the GE/Hawk LED lights were approved by most highway DOTs, and therefore are still available at some outlets (with some provisos in some locations) .

WORTH NOTING: The closer the headlights are to the pavement, the less likely the lights will bother on-coming drivers eyes (because if the cut-off line is angled down even slightly, it will always be below the eye level of on-coming eyes - even when the distance between cars is near zero!. And! The angle of the cut-off can be tweaked so as to illuminate the road a bit further out w/o blinding on-coming traffic. And, this provides an advantage for the Corvettes, and our C4s especially, as the headlights are closer to the pavement than many other cars and trucks. So, as long as the cut-off is parallel or slightly lower, a C4 (and other Vettes) can benefit from the low position of the LEDs, relative to the pavement.

DISCLAIMER: Check on local laws before installing any non-stock headlights to avoid possible encounters with local authorities.

[Johnny5]

I ordered the Eagle leds that look like GE nighthawk. I always adjust the aim but our cars are so low, i seem to get blinded by SUVs and other cars/trucks with either hi beams or HIDS/LEDs?maybe they don?t adjust em or just drive with Hi Beams on?.🤦🏼*♂️. I see these cars everyday, it is frustrating?especially when you?re in a low to ground sports car like my zr1 or Z06. That?s not cool. These people need to adjust their lights so they don?t blind oncoming traffic!