Re: [DML] Headlight Conversions

[Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxx>]

Nope, you can't cut the existing sealed beams yourself, and I haven't seen
true HID conversions (which require special wiring setups and cost hundreds
of dollars) for the DeLorean. Here is info on why the fit anything HID
"conversions" aren't all that great:
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/HID/conversion/

Hella as well as a few other companies make replacement bulbs that are
actually housings for H4 style bulbs. This means you can use any H4 (or
equiv.) bulb and still have the stock rectangular light housing. The better
ones like Hella also have a better defined lighting pattern than the sealed
beam bulbs that the DeLorean uses as it's stock bulb.

I've never bought from this supplier, but they have the Hella headlamp
conversions for H4 bulbs: 
http://www.catalog.com/susq/hella/headlamp.htm 

They also list Xenon and HIP type H4 bulbs for these:
http://www.catalog.com/susq/hella/bulbs.htm

I'd recommend the H4 style conversion and go with a decent bulb rather than
messing with HID. Much less expensive. More reliable than a HID conversion.
And probably better lighting than a fit anything conversion.

Hope this helps!

Mark N
VIN 6820

At 06:04 PM 5/5/00 -0000, Robert Rooney wrote:
<snip>
> So my question is this: Is 
>there a way to safely remove the vaccum from within the sealed beams, 
>cut the back ends, and remove the filaments to directly convert the 
>lights? If this could be done, would the electrical system be 
>afected? I think the current headlights are 45/65 watts, but I've 
>also seen some HID's rated @ 85/110. Ideas, cautions?
>
>-Robert
>vin 6585
>Build: 3 NOV 1981