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Options for upgrading headlights on '89 Accord?

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John E. - 18 May 2008 06:47 GMT
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,
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jim beam - 18 May 2008 16:41 GMT
> 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.
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>
> 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.
Dan C - 18 May 2008 18:09 GMT
> 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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jim beam - 18 May 2008 18:19 GMT
>> 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
Dave Garrett - 18 May 2008 19:01 GMT
> > 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
Dan C - 18 May 2008 21:05 GMT
>> > 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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ndccpf1 - 19 May 2008 02:27 GMT
> 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
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