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: Installing 7" euro headlamps in an '03


gt601
11-19-2010, 07:24 PM
So I'm thinking........

I hate the headlights in my 03 X. I wish that there was a good alternative replacement.
Looked around....nothing!
So, I measure the plastic lens. It measures 7"! Huh......

I'm going to make an attempt to install a set of Hella 7" H-4 euro headlamps into the housing behind the clear plastic OE lens. I can't see that it will be that hard and it will give me much better, focused light. A couple of relays to boost voltage to the bulbs and I should be golden. It will probably take me months to ever get my act together to do this. ;)
Whaddya'll think?
Works fine For Alfas :)

Paul

Roadwarrior
11-19-2010, 07:38 PM
Soccerbrace had a set of Hella Black Magics on his rig for a while.

Thought about doing it later on, however you lose your blinkers.. Take pictures and post it up. Let us know what you do in the end

gt601
11-19-2010, 07:46 PM
No loss of blinkers. This is a high/low with an H-4 bulb that will be installed in the original housing. I will prolly mount it in about the same place as the original reflector is now or maybe a couple of inches 1-1/2" from the rear of the oe clear lens. Flashers and parking lamps are beside the headlamp. I'll have to do a little digging deeper but if I do it right I should be able to use the stock adjusters too.
Hell, all I have done so far is measure the lens. May not even be possible.
Paul