New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
I have an 2000 accord EX and want to change the light bulbs as they arn't
that bright. What would be a good replacement bulbs as I don't want to spend too much by changing light assembly or anything like that. Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with something like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? Thanks, -B |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with something > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by law. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with something > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by law. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that
any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. Brian Smith wrote: > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > something > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > law. > > -- > Brian > www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that
any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. Brian Smith wrote: > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > something > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > law. > > -- > Brian > www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:3F5B237A.7EF64CE1@neo.rr.com... > You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that > any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the > driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. There's that, too! -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:3F5B237A.7EF64CE1@neo.rr.com... > You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that > any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the > driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. There's that, too! -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
well Mr bob... appreciate your consideration of other drivers on the
road.... let me ask you this... do u have a suggestion here? "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:3F5B237A.7EF64CE1@neo.rr.com... > You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that > any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the > driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. > > Brian Smith wrote: > > > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > > something > > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > > law. > > > > -- > > Brian > > www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
well Mr bob... appreciate your consideration of other drivers on the
road.... let me ask you this... do u have a suggestion here? "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:3F5B237A.7EF64CE1@neo.rr.com... > You should also bear in mind that there are some people who think that > any extra and brighter lights on the front of any vehicle means that the > driver of such car is a blind, inconsiderate, idiot. > > Brian Smith wrote: > > > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > > something > > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > > law. > > > > -- > > Brian > > www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
brian:
what else do u think is a better alternative then.... should i get those fog lamps? or put those blue halogens? All the ones I saw in the mkt said that they are permitted my law. what thoughts? "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message news:fGE6b.67289$PD3.4697965@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > something > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > law. > > -- > Brian > www.accesswave.ca/~orion > > > |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
brian:
what else do u think is a better alternative then.... should i get those fog lamps? or put those blue halogens? All the ones I saw in the mkt said that they are permitted my law. what thoughts? "Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message news:fGE6b.67289$PD3.4697965@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > > "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message > news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with > something > > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > You should bear in mind that 50/55 watt bulbs are the maximum allowed by > law. > > -- > Brian > www.accesswave.ca/~orion > > > |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vlmg07b2rueo77@corp.supernews.com... > brian: > > what else do u think is a better alternative then.... > > should i get those fog lamps? or put those blue halogens? All the ones I saw > in the mkt said that they are permitted my law. what thoughts? Well, you could install fog lights. They would help in foggy or rainy conditions. You could also, install driving lights, they would help on clear nights. On a Ford Ranger I had years ago, I had both types of lights installed. They were a large improvement over the headlights alone. No matter what you install and use, please remember to turn them off when approaching oncoming traffic. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
"check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vlmg07b2rueo77@corp.supernews.com... > brian: > > what else do u think is a better alternative then.... > > should i get those fog lamps? or put those blue halogens? All the ones I saw > in the mkt said that they are permitted my law. what thoughts? Well, you could install fog lights. They would help in foggy or rainy conditions. You could also, install driving lights, they would help on clear nights. On a Ford Ranger I had years ago, I had both types of lights installed. They were a large improvement over the headlights alone. No matter what you install and use, please remember to turn them off when approaching oncoming traffic. -- Brian www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
What ever you decide to add,just don't use any extra light ANY TIME you
can see another car. This goes for divided highways, and traffic you are following, no matter how far behind. If you can see them, they damned sure they can see you. bob check wrote: > > well Mr bob... appreciate your consideration of other drivers on the > road.... > > let me ask you this... do u have a suggestion here? > |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
What ever you decide to add,just don't use any extra light ANY TIME you
can see another car. This goes for divided highways, and traffic you are following, no matter how far behind. If you can see them, they damned sure they can see you. bob check wrote: > > well Mr bob... appreciate your consideration of other drivers on the > road.... > > let me ask you this... do u have a suggestion here? > |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
I agree with your desire to see farther/better than the wimpish DOT approved
bulbs provide . . . the Europeans have a much better idea here (and DOT probably hasn't changed their max allowed wattage since they raised the national speed limit above 30mph <vbg>)! That said, I also agree with others that warn you to kill the Hi Beams if you can see any cars coming toward you or going away (in front of you) as really good bulbs are blinding to drivers hit with them (even in the rear view mirror). My previous solution (late 1980s when the large bulb units were installed) was to buy Hella headlights from some very helpful folks in FL (can't recall who I bought them from). They were made for the replaceable high power bulbs that came with it AND they were a special focused lens that dropped off the light drastically 3' above ground to maximize "throw" but minimize blinding hazard. They worked great. I will also say that they were NOT DOT approved, but they were Canadian DOT approved (and due to a reciprocal agreement with Canada-USA, they were street-legal in US). Now that I have two Honda Civic EXs (2001 and 1999) with the fancy headlamp structure, I'll probably look to get some higher power bulbs myself. I have not done any homework here with these new headlamp structures yet. Another word of caution: Don't go nuts here, as the lamp structure needs to be able to handle the heat of the higher wattage bulb without melting the plastic headlamp structure or wiring! Talk with someone knowledgeable before buying bulbs to make sure it won't damage your car and that they are made to "minimize lighting up the sky" and blinding people. I don't think that the "blue light" bulbs gives any more usable distance than the standard bulbs, but I could be wrong here. Start by looking at lamps at www.jcwhitney.com to see some of what might be available. -- Regards, Len Segal -------------- My reply address is intentionally wrong to reduce SPAM Email. Please post responses in newsgroup. "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > I have an 2000 accord EX and want to change the light bulbs as they arn't > that bright. > What would be a good replacement bulbs as I don't want to spend too much by > changing light assembly or anything like that. > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with something > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > Thanks, > > -B > > |
Re: New light bulbs for Honda Accord '00
I agree with your desire to see farther/better than the wimpish DOT approved
bulbs provide . . . the Europeans have a much better idea here (and DOT probably hasn't changed their max allowed wattage since they raised the national speed limit above 30mph <vbg>)! That said, I also agree with others that warn you to kill the Hi Beams if you can see any cars coming toward you or going away (in front of you) as really good bulbs are blinding to drivers hit with them (even in the rear view mirror). My previous solution (late 1980s when the large bulb units were installed) was to buy Hella headlights from some very helpful folks in FL (can't recall who I bought them from). They were made for the replaceable high power bulbs that came with it AND they were a special focused lens that dropped off the light drastically 3' above ground to maximize "throw" but minimize blinding hazard. They worked great. I will also say that they were NOT DOT approved, but they were Canadian DOT approved (and due to a reciprocal agreement with Canada-USA, they were street-legal in US). Now that I have two Honda Civic EXs (2001 and 1999) with the fancy headlamp structure, I'll probably look to get some higher power bulbs myself. I have not done any homework here with these new headlamp structures yet. Another word of caution: Don't go nuts here, as the lamp structure needs to be able to handle the heat of the higher wattage bulb without melting the plastic headlamp structure or wiring! Talk with someone knowledgeable before buying bulbs to make sure it won't damage your car and that they are made to "minimize lighting up the sky" and blinding people. I don't think that the "blue light" bulbs gives any more usable distance than the standard bulbs, but I could be wrong here. Start by looking at lamps at www.jcwhitney.com to see some of what might be available. -- Regards, Len Segal -------------- My reply address is intentionally wrong to reduce SPAM Email. Please post responses in newsgroup. "check" <someone@surewest.net> wrote in message news:vllh7vk2g2vf1b@corp.supernews.com... > I have an 2000 accord EX and want to change the light bulbs as they arn't > that bright. > What would be a good replacement bulbs as I don't want to spend too much by > changing light assembly or anything like that. > > Some one told me that i should replace my 2006/2005 51W lamps with something > like 2006/2005 80W, dont know where I can find higher wattage lamps? > > Thanks, > > -B > > |
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