<VV> Re: Headlights

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

Given how well the Cibie E codes work, and they have been proven to be  
beyond reproach, why bother with unproven HIDs? I've heard the same thing about  
the redesigned units, but my contacts still say they leave a LOT to be desired. 
 
 
In a message dated 1/21/2006 2:45:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, Sethracer  
writes:

 
I can  tell you, from a number of authorities, the Sylvania HID sealed beam   
conversions are a TOTAL waste of time and money. They positively stink.  





I have heard this before and Sylvania discontinued them. But  at SEMA/AAW 
this year the folks at Sylvania told me they were working on  a new one with real 
optics. Could the one referenced at the web site be a new  model - or from 
somebody else? Also, although the old Sylvania kit  was expensive, it wasn't 
nearly $1100.  I need to add, I love the  HID lights in my Corvette. I realize 
that they are designed to work in this  application -  and the Sylvanias were 
not. But I have to say, I will  never buy another car with out them, if they are 
available.  As the Baby  boomer group ages, (I am in the leading edge - 58 
years old) night driving  will almost require better lighting. - I am on the 
lookout for the best  (mostly legal) lighting for any street Corvair I build. 
I've been to  Stern's site many times. If I was buying right now, I'd go with the 
E-code  lights. - Seth Emerson