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30-12-2006, 06:35 PM
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Ride: VZ Executive
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Headlights
I wanted to upgrade the headlights on my VZ but the monaro ones dont fit and the HSV are $770.00 a pair, thought of maybe missing out on the looks and just change the globes to halogen for a whiter brighter light, anyone got any suggestions?
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30-12-2006, 06:38 PM
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Ride: 05 VZ SS M6 / 02 rodeo td dual cab
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VZ exec. hey.
You might be able to get some calais ones off ebay if your lucky.
Got mine off there genuine holden and brand new for $350 for the pair.
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30-12-2006, 07:02 PM
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Ride: VZ Executive
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Thanks Mate, I'll try e-bay, hadnt thought about Berlina or Calais lights.
Yep, its an exec, $19k purchase and another $2500 on lsuspension and wheels, wanted to keep is stock but oh lordy I cant help myself. Last ride was a VK Calais, 5 Litre with leather, have to say I'm impressed with even the basic model these days tho.
Cheers and Happy New Year.
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31-12-2006, 09:12 AM
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Ride: VE Calais V V6
Join Date: Dec 2005
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if you are thinking about Calais lights then my suggestion is to save your money. On my Calais, and to me, they do not look any brighter/whiter than the exec. Only noticable difference to me is that there is a rainbow around the edges of the beam.
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31-12-2006, 12:31 PM
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ls1nder
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Ride: VZ-SS
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Location: nsw
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tell us how the haologens look if you go that route!
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31-12-2006, 05:04 PM
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Ride: Black 2005 VZ S Ute
Join Date: Dec 2003
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i bought mine off ebay for around 500 bucks brand new. i know where there is a set of VZ S headlights for sale too, 200 bucks
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01-01-2007, 11:59 AM
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Gas Sleeper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troy711
i bought mine off ebay for around 500 bucks brand new. i know where there is a set of VZ S headlights for sale too, 200 bucks
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-Vz-Sv6...QQcmdZViewItem
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02-01-2007, 06:07 PM
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Ride: Black 2005 VZ S Ute
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not mine, but mine are the same in exactly the same condition
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04-01-2007, 11:13 PM
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Ride: VZ Executive
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Thanks Troy, think I'll wait for a set of HSV lights to come up on e-bay and in the meantime just put in some Phillips globes for more light. Can you tell me what the diff is with the SV6 lights, is it a different light system or is it just the same globes and some flat black paint? The Calais seems to be different again? I know the HSV have a totally different set up, much like the Monaro lights, am I right?
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05-01-2007, 08:52 AM
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Ride: VZ 175 Alloytech
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hi.
If you can get a set of "projector" lamps (VZ SS, Berlina, Calais, not sure could be S as well...) you can do a mod where original H9 hi-beam globes, replace the originals in the H11 sockets.
This results in a "brighter" light, reportedly - I have not done this myself.
see here....
low beam upgrade
Hope this helps..
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Laurie
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05-01-2007, 12:30 PM
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Ride: VZ Executive
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Location: Adelaide
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05-01-2007, 09:06 PM
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Currently on leave :D
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Ride: Black 2005 VZ S Ute
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HSV, SS and calais are exactly the same
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05-01-2007, 09:10 PM
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Ride: VZ R8 M6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troy711
HSV, SS and calais are exactly the same
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true but charge more for them. 
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Go ahead with the SS badges,you will reap the benefits.
I have put SS badges and the kit on my VE Omega and when I go cruising and rev it past the girls.........well what can I say,they have drool running down their face.I chuck a U-turn and they say ''Nice car'' and I say ''It's an SS,jump in''.
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23-01-2007, 06:41 PM
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Ride: A P i s s e d Off VE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by old holden v8
Hi.
If you can get a set of "projector" lamps (VZ SS, Berlina, Calais, not sure could be S as well...) you can do a mod where original H9 hi-beam globes, replace the originals in the H11 sockets.
This results in a "brighter" light, reportedly - I have not done this myself.
see here....
low beam upgrade
Hope this helps..
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Laurie |
Totally agree here, for only $40 get yourself a set of H9 with some minor mods plug em straight in  , go from 55w to 65w it is a vast improvement I'm extremely happy with mine 
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