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thats the was the plan... :gigem:
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Originally Posted by BMFScout
thats the was the plan... :gigem:
Does anyone know what the maximum legal wattage for low and high beam headlights are in Texas? I need to figure out what I'm gonna do about headlights, cause the 55 watt hella 550's aint cuttin it.
I would think as long as you can have a "dim" light setting, then the max would not be too much of an issue. As long as you can turn on some dims that dont sear the retinas of oncoming drivers. :gigem:
Well I know for a fact that the high beam maximum wattage is around 100 watts, which is why all those fancy 130 and 150 watt lights made by KC and Hella are not legal for street use. Anyone know where I can find this info on the TxDOT site?
Have you checked into better refectors or a different type of bulb that is more efficient?Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
Well seeing as how I'm not running factory headlights at all I figured it would be easier to just get different aftermarket ones.
Ahh ok... what are you wanting brighter lights for? If you're running a trail at night, only the leader needs to see, anyone else that has bright lights just becomes annoying to the person that is in front of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
The only places for me that really bright lights have come in handy was llano. Not only was it wide open, it was nice to see what was in the water in front of you. How ever, a q-beam was much better as you could aim it.
I'd suggest 2 KC's or some other kinda of beams, and then something that is bright, but a flood instead of a beam. In addition, a powerful handheld.
Edit: Maybe this is what you are trying to do?
I'm pretty sure he wants to have lights that are within Texas law limits so he can have it street legal?
I used to have the same Hella 55's before the housings cracked then I went to Pro Comp 150's. When I had them on at night driving on the road I'd always piss people off.
dick cepek makes a light that is 210watts
http://extremesuspensions.com/lighti...ting_index.htm
Ok, to make this clear, I want STREET LEGAL HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. The hella's are not even bright enough to be used as low beams on the street, which is my main concern. I know I need a flood type for the low beams, but I'm not sure on the maximum wattage the state allows for low beams.
Hella black majic 55 watt. Outshine 4 55 watt procomps by quite a lot.
i heard somewhere that it was no more than 65 watts
yeah, i was going to suggest round eyes. they're good guys, sponsor all of the boards. i bought some 55w hellas from them a few years ago and they handled everything well
and just shoot him an email at sales@roundeyes.com and tell him what you're looking for. he may have some others than those posted above or may be able to point you in the right direction
couldn't you just use parts store headlights?Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
I just tore the TxDOT site apart because I have been sitting in my engi class for 2 hours waiting for my project to get tested and found absolutely nothing about headlight wattage. I will probably just use my crappy 55 watt hella 550's for now and get a set of the black magics when I have an extra $200 laying around. If I can pass inspection without them, which I'm prety sure I can, I wont bother with high beams at all.
For real you dont have a grill for this truck in all your crap.Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
The factory headlights mount on the outside edges of the core support in little stamped in cups. I cut the outside of the coe support off for my narrowing and now there is no place to mount factory lights.
Got the mota set in place today, will start hooking chit up tomorow.
Why does GM hate me. On the new (to me) radiator I got, the oil coolre fittings are on the passenger side and the tranny cooler fittings are on the driver's side. WTF!?!?!? THE MOTHER****ING GODDAM ****SUCKING TRANNY COOLER FITTINGS ON THE TRANNY ARE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE OIL COOLER FITTINGS ON THE MOTOR ARE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE!!?!?!?!?
I got the motor in and everything hooked up. It wouldnt crank over today so I think my starter is bad, I'll change it out tomorow.
sure the radiator is not backwards?
:laughing:
He runs.
Here's a few pics of the narrowing job on the front and some kustom stuff I did to the core support. See yall at 47 tomorow.
You must have been trying to make it look that ugly. In that case, good job! :gigem:
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by eight
It might look ugly but it does some badass burnouts with the new motor. :D
You sure thats not just the motor smoking? :flipoff2:
It was indeed a very successful work day at the Dexter house
That mean the scout's running?
I'll bet it wasn't that successfull of a day!!!! hehe...
The Scout Runs!!!
so, whats the current count of running rigs sitting there at dexter? Has it finally passed the number of nonrunning rigs?
Yes, the tables have been turned.
Go F^&# yourself pollock.
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I'm impressed robert! Good job! I was seriously doubting that you'd get it together. Hopefully I'm as successful.
The scout does indeed run, it made my day yesterday :gigem:
I finaly got the second tail light bracket built and installed. I also worked on patching the floor up today from my boatsiding. Got it about halfway done. Once I finish then I get to start on the other side!
worthless without pics, but glad to hear that you are making progress
Well today pigpen got insured by the little green gecko. Adding him to my current policy only raised my premium $200 a year. At college weekend I smashed the unsupported passenger side boatside in about 8" on the front end and buckled the dash in so badly I cant open the glove box right now. I should be able to pull it out with a truck easy enough though. I also destroyed my hood and hinges too.
Are you doing this for damage or just to be able to drive it legally?Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
Its the first step in my quest to make him street legal. I'm fixing to get the title from my mom and then all thats left is fix the blinkers, install horns and bam, it should pass inspection! I'm excited, I cant wait to see the looks on people's faces while I drive it around CS. Especially goin to my SO's place, she lives at Callaway Villas so I'm looking forward to horrifying frat boys and sorostitutes the most!