Headlights

[powerclub]

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?

 

[Lumps of cheese]

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.

 

[powerclub]

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.

 

[New2Holden]

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.

 

[dagar187]

tell us how the haologens look if you go that route!

 

[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

 

[WAGON MAN]

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

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-Vz-Sv6-Headlights-Brand-new-condition_W0QQitemZ220066976373QQihZ012QQcategoryZ102360QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Troy711]

not mine, but mine are the same in exactly the same condition

 

[powerclub]

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?

 

[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..



Laurie