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    Does anyone know the part number off of http://eurolamps.com/eurolamps/sealedbeams.htm ?
    \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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    Why are you buying it when you can use your existing headlight housing(s)? All it takes is a pair of pliers, new 9005 & 9006 bulbs, and hightemp silicone. Works great!
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    • #3
      ok then, hells yes. I'll just do that. JB weld I'm assuming?
      \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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      • #4
        JB Weld will work great, but you'll crack the housing if you ever want to pull the bulb. I used a high-temp silicone. Just remember, don't touch the bulb with your fingers!
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        • #5
          I was wondering this too...if you place the 9006 bulbs in the original housing will the wires melt, or is that what the silicone is for? is there a guide on how to do it?
          <b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/onebad9d5\" target=\"_blank\">1995 Red 3.4L Camaro</a><br /></b><br />Dont laugh if you see me pushing, no reverse, tranny needs rebuild.

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          • #6
            No, the wires will not melt. The plastic on the new bulb(s) acts as an insulation from the heat generated, and will not reach the wires. I've had the 9005 & 9006 bulbs in for quite some time now and zero problems to report.

            No guide, but I'll do the best I can here:
            -Remove the housings
            -Take a pair of pliers and grip the rear of the bulb
            -Slowly turn the bulb either way to loosen it, then pull it from the housing (note which way the plug was facing, and mark it somehow)
            -Use hightemp silicone around the housing to seal the new bulb
            -Put a little silicone around the bulbs base and install properly
            -Try to make sure there is no way for rain, condensation, etc. to get through any missed sections of silicone.
            -Let silicone properly dry, and install.
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            • #7
              thanks for that write up man. Now I just need to figure out what bulbs to put in. I guess I'll get what everyone else has (Sylvania Silverstar's right?)
              \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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              • #8
                yes, BUT if you do the free mod way every time you do it you risk busting the housing. I just converted my Sonoma's sealed beam unit to an H4 setup for $55 w/ bulbs.

                http://bellkevin.home.comcast.net/Sonoma/headlights.jpg


                Plus mine for my truck is DOT approved, so if a cop ever asked me about my lights being so bright -- I'll just point him to the DOT stamp of approval ;)
                Mustangs.. Come to the darkside...<br /><br />The dark side is the path to the shadow of greed. =D

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by KBeezy:
                  Plus mine for my truck is DOT approved, so if a cop ever asked me about my lights being so bright -- I'll just point him to the DOT stamp of approval ;)
                  True, the housing is DOT approved. It's only illegal when people put red, orange, green, or purple bulbs behind them.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by KBeezy:
                    yes, BUT if you do the free mod way every time you do it you risk busting the housing. I just converted my Sonoma's sealed beam unit to an H4 setup for $55 w/ bulbs.

                    http://bellkevin.home.comcast.net/Sonoma/headlights.jpg


                    Plus mine for my truck is DOT approved, so if a cop ever asked me about my lights being so bright -- I'll just point him to the DOT stamp of approval ;)
                    Where did you get them for $55?
                    \'96 M5 Camaro White<br />Flowmaster Full Catback<br />SLP CAI<br />180* Thermo<br /><br />Stereo: H/U - Clarion DXZ725 <br />Alipne Type-R 6.5 Components (front), <br />Alpine Alpine SPS-1629S 6.5 <br />2 10\" JL 10w0<br /><br />\"One Love\" -Bob Marley

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