H-4 bulbs in both headlights?

[jontoksenholt]

I've searched, but cant find anyone who has done this on the forum, but would it be possible to swap the H-7 bulbs to H-4? I know that the socket is different, but it should be an easy wiering job.

Has anyone tried?

 

[tarvis]

I'll check what's in mine is that high and low in the same bulb? That's what mine is so I have 2 lights burning all the time

 

[jontoksenholt]

Thanks tarvis. Yes, H-4 is high and low in same bulb. That's just what I'm after. High and low in both lamps at the same time.

 

[funnythebunny]

I'm definitely interested on this mod myself....

 

[Pockets]

The down side to this mod would be that the high beam reflector is physically different from the low beam. You will have one side always brighter.

 

[onelogue]

Hmm never thought of this mod. Post a write-up, whoever makes this a success.

 

[tarvis]

I'll check it out this weekend when I get off graveyard and have a chance to look and see

 

[jontoksenholt]

Well Pockets, wouldn't you get the same problem using HID? Maybe switching to same reflectors is also the way to go?

 

[Pockets]

jon- Switching reflector housings would work for the cutoff area. And yes, HID's in both high and low have the same problem with brightness difference. I made glare shields for my car when I converted it (70 Chevelle) and it helped A LOT! If anyone wants a DIY for glare shields, let me know and I'll post a sketch. It's easy as hell.

 

[jontoksenholt]

Yes please Pockets. That'ad be nice.

 

[Pockets]

Here's a Paint sketch of what I made out of .050 aluminum sheet. Just drill the base of your HID's or H4 bulbs to accept small self tapping screws (got mine at a hobby shop).

Use a 13mm deep socket to curl the aluminum around. Seemed to be a good radius. There's no measurements as each bulb type is different in length and width. I'm here to answer any questions.

 

[jontoksenholt]

Thanks for the sketch!

 

[Pockets]

No prob. Had to make 4 of these for my Chevelle.

 

[jontoksenholt]

Off topic, but do you have pics of the car?

 

[Pockets]

Sure thing.

 

[jontoksenholt]

Nice!

 

[Pockets]

Thanks. She should be in all black primer soon.