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(More customer reviews)Note that these are only DOT approved on motorcycles. If DOT is a concern, then get the Hella HB2 7" headlights. These lights won't be quite as good as the H4s, but it would still be a major improvement over sealed-beam.
I installed these on a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, replacing almost new Sylvania Halogens. They install exactly like a sealed-beam headlight, and the sealed-beam electrical connector fits the Hells' H4 bulb connections.
I had remembered the Sylvania halogen sealed beams as being exceptionally good, but this was in comparison to conventional sealed beams on a '73 Toyota Corolla. The halogens were a revelation at the time, but I've been exposed to better headlights since, and I'm sure Sylvania is using the same tooling that they used 20 years ago, which is a lot of use and wear over the years. Suffice to say, the Sylvania sealed beam halogens were ok, but not what I had remembered.
I decided to find some E-Code 7" headlights and knew that Hella has a good reputation. I went ahead and ordered them and they arrived a few days later. I installed them last night, after finding some H4 bulbs. Note; these headlights do not come with bulbs. If you order them, order some EDOT Sylvania Silverstars or something similar as well. I installed Sylvania Xtravision DOT bulbs, but would have ordered the EDOT Silverstars had I known.
When compared to the Sylvania halogen sealed beam headlight, the Hella has a much sharper cut-off on the low-beam, and a noticeably brighter beam. The sharper cut-off means that you will be throwing less glare at oncoming drivers, and allows one to aim the headlights more accurately.
Also, the high-beam on the Hella is closer to the low-beam than the sealed-beam headlight. This allows one to make less of a compromise when aiming the headlights for most effective low or high-beam. The spread is still too wide though, which means that a compromise must be made.
I do wish that Cibie E-Code headlights were as easily available as the Hellas, because, from my research, the Cibies give an optimal spread between low and high-beam, and also give a wider footprint of light than the Hellas.
These Hellas are a marked improvement on DOT Halogen Sealed-beams though, so at least I have much better lighting, while I search for a supplier of Cibies. I have found several, but none have responded to my enquiries yet.
Also, from my research, the cheaper 7" H4 headlights are not worth the money. You want Hella or Cibie, with Cibie preferred.
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