sealed beam vs halogen vs ? headlights

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Nov 23, 2013 | 12:52 PM

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rhopper

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From: peyton, colorado

Standard halogen sealed beams for me. Standard GM switch from the wiring kit. I hooked the switch to a home made relay system, using standard hella relays. If one of the sealed beams burns out, I may try the new sylvania white lite (forget the brand name) bulbs, but I've read they have a short life span.

Nov 23, 2013 | 07:53 PM

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4tl8ford

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Just so ya know - Ya I know I'm a bummer

Are 'Blue' Xenon HID Headlights Legal? - Law and Daily Life

Nov 24, 2013 | 12:14 AM

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50SICKS

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From: Oklahoma

I'm glad I found this thread. I was looking at the same
Lights at lmc. Plan to pick some up soon as I get my taxes
Back this next year!

Nov 24, 2013 | 08:09 AM

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petemcl

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Originally Posted by 4tl8ford

Just so ya know - Ya I know I'm a bummer

Are 'Blue' Xenon HID Headlights Legal? - Law and Daily Life

That article is a real downer. No HIDs, no lowering and no driving barefoot. I'm sure if I read more the shade of your sunglasses would be specified.

I'm not sure about the accuracy of some of the article. The FMVSS regulation cited I believe is only a standard for new vehicles. Regardless I don't believe that a safe HID can't be produced. Of course many states don't follow DOT regs to the letter. And even fewer are enforced . . . Except in the state of Virginia