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Old 02-03-2004, 02:53 PM
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Hella 450's or Cibie Airport 35's?

OK team,
I have this TJM and I am thinking about making a few alterations....
I am working on my cardboard mock-up of the TJM turn signal area and I am pretty sure that I can work the factory Toyota signals and and a pair of fogs in there.
I am not too keen on the TJM signals and I like the idea of being able to get replacement lenses from the dealer if I need them.
The thing is that I do not know much (or anything really) about fogs.
I have always run Hella H4's and H3's in my VW's but these were driving lights.
I am (so far) looking at the following two models:
Hella 450's - H3 Bulbs
Cibie Airport 35's - H2 Bulbs
They are roughly the same size.
Any opinons on these two lights? Is an H2 better or worse than an H3 in terms of life-span or pattern or brightness or....?
How is the quality of a Cibie?
Thanks,
Mike
Old 02-04-2004, 09:47 AM
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Anyone? Am I mad?
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The Cibie ligts are *a lot* higher quality than the Hellas. The Cibies have an all metal housing, good sealing, etc. No comparison...
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I sure like my lightforce--I used to have hella rallyeye 3000's--the lightforce are a night/day difference--besides they focus like a maglite! I live in Mexico and they see hard service--the lights have held up great so far....
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Take a look Here

And then at Daniel Stern Lighting

He really likes the Cibie

But the price, ouch.
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Thanks everyone.
I ordered some Cibie Airports.
Mike
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