Hella FF75 Conversion anyone?
Hella FF75 Conversion anyone? I've done my share of searching, and could only find links to threads that were no longer in existence. I know some guys on this board have done the conversion, but what I would like to know, is how hard the actual fabrication is..what I will need aside from what's in the box and normal household stuff.
The plan is to get the new lights in, and get a cheaper HID kit on ebay to get the full effect, but there is a good $150 to be saved by just getting an HID kit and adapting it to my stock housing instead, But I would imagine the Hellas would yeild better results as far as lighting..and look better anyway.
So my question is, which do you think I should do? Hella+HID or just HID? Are there any writeups on the FF75 conversion?
TIA
The plan is to get the new lights in, and get a cheaper HID kit on ebay to get the full effect, but there is a good $150 to be saved by just getting an HID kit and adapting it to my stock housing instead, But I would imagine the Hellas would yeild better results as far as lighting..and look better anyway.
So my question is, which do you think I should do? Hella+HID or just HID? Are there any writeups on the FF75 conversion?
TIA
Thanks for the link, but it's not what i'm looking for.
My camaro is a 96. The Hella FF75s look like this:
These are to replace the quad beam headlights on the early 4th gen Camaros. I found plenty of threads on the circular projector lamps, but i'm not a fan of the styling.
My camaro is a 96. The Hella FF75s look like this:
These are to replace the quad beam headlights on the early 4th gen Camaros. I found plenty of threads on the circular projector lamps, but i'm not a fan of the styling.
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Check out this thread:
(Pictures in Post #8)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3652815
Look near the bottom of this page:
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94Z/piaa.htm
You could also modify the existing sealed beam housings to hold brighter new-style bulbs:
http://performanceworks1.com/headlightmod.htm
Check the retrofit reflector housings in post #3:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4987497
(Pictures in Post #8)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3652815
Look near the bottom of this page:
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94Z/piaa.htm
You could also modify the existing sealed beam housings to hold brighter new-style bulbs:
http://performanceworks1.com/headlightmod.htm
Check the retrofit reflector housings in post #3:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4987497
Last edited by VIP1; Nov 18, 2007 at 06:35 PM.
I've already done the sealed beam conversion, and I'm still not happy with the light output. I would really like a set of HIDs, but I really like the look of the FF75s. I think I'm just going to go ahead and do FF75s with HID in the low beams.
But the question remains..are there any writeups on the Hella FF75 conversion? Or at least some tips from those who have already done the conversion?
But the question remains..are there any writeups on the Hella FF75 conversion? Or at least some tips from those who have already done the conversion?
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Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
But the question remains..are there any writeups on the Hella FF75 conversion?
Originally Posted by VIP1
Look near the bottom of this page:
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94Z/piaa.htm
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/94Z/piaa.htm
Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
II would really like a set of HIDs, but I really like the look of the FF75s. I think I'm just going to go ahead and do FF75s with HID in the low beams.
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I just found out that the FF75 comes in Fog Light and Driving Light versions which refers to the beam pattern. You can find them (and other lights) at Rally Lights.
The Driving Light beam pattern sends more light down the road, but the concern is about the amount of light sent upwards.
The Driving Light beam pattern sends more light down the road, but the concern is about the amount of light sent upwards.
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Here are some threads from www.CaramroZ28.com on mounting the FF75:
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328722
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330915
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328722
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330915
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I found this cached page about beam patterns on Google:
http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:...ient=firefox-a
http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:...ient=firefox-a
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I've been doing some more research:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=59358&t=95477
I'm still not sure on the fog and driving beam patterns for use as headlights since neither is quite right, but it appears that fog for low beam and driving for high beam would be a good compromise.
I could be wrong though.
Maybe someone who's done this can chime in.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=59358&t=95477
I'm still not sure on the fog and driving beam patterns for use as headlights since neither is quite right, but it appears that fog for low beam and driving for high beam would be a good compromise.
I could be wrong though.
Maybe someone who's done this can chime in.
Last edited by VIP1; Nov 19, 2007 at 12:19 AM.
Alright, I just hope someone does..
Regardless, thank you very much for all your help! I've never thought a foglight pattern would be appropriate for a headlight, but considering the beam pattern by definition, it might make for a good low beam.
Regardless, thank you very much for all your help! I've never thought a foglight pattern would be appropriate for a headlight, but considering the beam pattern by definition, it might make for a good low beam.
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Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
Regardless, thank you very much for all your help!
Good Luck.
Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
I've never thought a foglight pattern would be appropriate for a headlight, but considering the beam pattern by definition, it might make for a good low beam.
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Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
I've already done the sealed beam conversion, and I'm still not happy with the light output.
I'm using silverstars.
This Hella conversion is maybe 50/50 appearance/visibility. But when it really comes down to it, I think I might be better off putting this money into the heads I'm currently rebuilding/improving for the engine. I suppose I could do a 80W/100W halogen conversion in the lights, which would surely be cheaper, and have some money left over for other mods.
If I were to go with a higher wattage set of bulbs, is there a certain brand you would recommend? I've heard some good things about Nokya Stage II lights. I assume I would need some kind of an inline relay as was stated in one of your previous posts?
This Hella conversion is maybe 50/50 appearance/visibility. But when it really comes down to it, I think I might be better off putting this money into the heads I'm currently rebuilding/improving for the engine. I suppose I could do a 80W/100W halogen conversion in the lights, which would surely be cheaper, and have some money left over for other mods.
If I were to go with a higher wattage set of bulbs, is there a certain brand you would recommend? I've heard some good things about Nokya Stage II lights. I assume I would need some kind of an inline relay as was stated in one of your previous posts?
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Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
I'm using silverstars.
BTW, SilverStar bulbs are not actually brighter, they are just whiter.
Originally Posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
I suppose I could do a 80W/100W halogen conversion in the lights
