Options for upgrading headlights on '89 Accord?

What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
'89 Accord? Googling a little it seems that they're a standard 4" x 6" sealed
beam.

Can this be upgraded to H4 bulbs (with relays & heavier wiring, of course)?

Any "got ya's" in doing such an upgrade?

Thanks,
--
John English

John E. wrote:
> What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
> '89 Accord?

without breaking the law?



> Googling a little it seems that they're a standard 4" x 6" sealed
> beam.
>
> Can this be upgraded to H4 bulbs (with relays & heavier wiring, of course)?
>
> Any "got ya's" in doing such an upgrade?
>
> Thanks,

legally, light output is restricted so you're not a hazard to other road
users. all aftermarket lighting kits really do is change the color of
the light, not the level of output.

On Sat, 17 May 2008 22:47:00 -0700, John E. wrote:

> What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
> '89 Accord?

My recommended method would be to go buy a 2008 Accord.

That thing is 20 years old, fer chrissakes. Get something better.


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Dan C wrote:
> On Sat, 17 May 2008 22:47:00 -0700, John E. wrote:
>
>> What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
>> '89 Accord?
>
> My recommended method would be to go buy a 2008 Accord.
>
> That thing is 20 years old, fer chrissakes. Get something better.
>
>

dan's usual sunday rant! why dan? the backbone of this group is people
/wanting/ to keep older cars on the road - any fool can simply buy a new
car. otherwise this group would be alt.autos.justbuyanotherone

In article >,
lid says...

> On Sat, 17 May 2008 22:47:00 -0700, John E. wrote:
>
> > What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
> > '89 Accord?
>
> My recommended method would be to go buy a 2008 Accord.
>
> That thing is 20 years old, fer chrissakes. Get something better.

Clue: newer != better

Dave

On Sun, 18 May 2008 13:01:21 -0500, Dave Garrett wrote:

>> > What are my options for increasing the light output from the
>> > headlights on an '89 Accord?

>> My recommended method would be to go buy a 2008 Accord. That thing is
>> 20 years old, fer chrissakes. Get something better.

> Clue: newer != better

Not always, but often. In this case (headlights), it's certain.


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On May 18, 1:47*am, John E. > wrote:
> What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights on an
> '89 Accord? Googling a little it seems that they're a standard 4" x 6" sealed
> beam.
>
> Can this be upgraded to H4 bulbs (with relays & heavier wiring, of course)?
>
> Any "got ya's" in doing such an upgrade?
>
> Thanks,
> --
> John English

Buy Philips BlueVision / CrystalVision H6054's

I had Cibie 200mm's on my 1987 Accord. H4(9003) lamp
is legal wattage with excellent pattern and cut-off.

Third from the bottom at:
http://www.cibieusa.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm
These were $50+ per pair in late 80's.

A little cheaper at:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/p.../products.html

Or, Hella's are even cheaper.

John E. > wrote in
obal.net:

> What are my options for increasing the light output from the headlights
> on an '89 Accord? Googling a little it seems that they're a standard 4"
> x 6" sealed beam.
>
> Can this be upgraded to H4 bulbs (with relays & heavier wiring,
> of course)?
>
> Any "got ya's" in doing such an upgrade? Thanks,