Dtret Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 If he uses it as intended it will be an ejection seat. 😝 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Here's an update on the Monte LED conversion that was mentioned in another thread. Initially, when I built the car, I installed Hella 'Conversion Plus' Halogen lamps. These use a 9003/HB2 bulb insert into the light housing. These are also the US/DOT approved lights, vs. the 'ECE' (European) spec lamps offered as well. A call to Hella at the time said use the DOT ones. (Amazon may not have stocked the ECE ones, or I probably would have got both types to compare). While a step up from the regular lamps they replaced, they simply can't compare to LED lights. I played around a couple weeks ago with the lights on my Western Snow Plow frame. Bought a bunch of different brands from Amazon (offshore-real cheap, fair amount of poor reviews for longevity; Sylvania-not cheap at all; and Philips-reasonably in the middle). After a lot of swapping I determined the Philips were the best. Ended up changing the Low, High, and Fog lamps as well, still trying a few different brands, ended up with Philips. Decided to see if they offer a LED replacement for the Monte, which they did (9003USLED) This time I never bothered to try anything else. After installing one side, I took a quick measurement with a light meter. The comparison on the low beam was 28,000 Lux vs. 38,000 lux. A pretty substantial gain. At that point I decided to go ahead and install them permanently. A little Trim Black' paint on the heat sink will hide them a little better, but since it's a 'Safety' modification, it shouldn't count against me . The Z/28 is the next one to convert, already have the bulbs in stock. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-002395301 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTFGJXP5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Low Beam: High Beam: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Heck of a difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Great, another upgrade added to the list 🙃🤣 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, DragCat said: Great, another upgrade added to the list 🙃🤣 Don’t knock it till you try it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 3 hours ago, DragCat said: Great, another upgrade added to the list 🙃🤣 Mark, just stop counting!!! lol 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 20 hours ago, Dtret said: Don’t knock it till you try it. I already did the above mentioned "Hella 'Conversion Plus' Halogen lamps" 🤣 Don't hold your breath on this one but I did make a mental note for the future 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 21 minutes ago, DragCat said: I already did the above mentioned "Hella 'Conversion Plus' Halogen lamps" 🤣 Don't hold your breath on this one but I did make a mental note for the future It really is a night/day difference for about 12 minutes work and the roughly $40 cost of the LEDs. I don't tend to drive much at night anyways now, but it's better to have it & not need it... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I was going to ask.... Do you still drive at night ?? lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 54 minutes ago, Scott S. said: I was going to ask.... Do you still drive at night ?? lol Usually napping by the time the sun goes down. Then up all night from midnight on... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 3 hours ago, jft69z said: Usually napping by the time the sun goes down. Then up all night from midnight on... “ napping by the time the sun goes down “. That’s funny. You nap at all times of the day. Hahaha 😂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 30 minutes ago, Dtret said: “ napping by the time the sun goes down “. That’s funny. You nap at all times of the day. Hahaha 😂 But naps are such a beautiful thing 😴 I love naps. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 47 minutes ago, Dtret said: “ napping by the time the sun goes down “. That’s funny. You nap at all times of the day. Hahaha 😂 Jealous? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 43 minutes ago, jft69z said: Jealous? Absolutely. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 That's why I have a cat instead of a dog. Naps are a mandatory part of their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Scott S. said: That's why I have a cat instead of a dog. Naps are a mandatory part of their lives. Dogs are napping right with me. They're just as lazy as me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 I just saw this on FB, talk about timing... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 47 minutes ago, jft69z said: I just saw this on FB, talk about timing... Who are you kidding your in your recliner as usual but I can't say to much I'm in mine too 😅 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 6 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Who are you kidding your in your recliner as usual but I can't say to much I'm in mine too 😅 I rotate between the rest areas . That being said, I just got back from a good bicycle ride to the Niagara Falls a little bit ago. Lot of tourists out there today. Tomorrow is supposed to be near 70o and sunny, I'll be out there again if possible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, jft69z said: I rotate between the rest areas . That being said, I just got back from a good bicycle ride to the Niagara Falls a little bit ago. Lot of tourists out there today. Tomorrow is supposed to be near 70o and sunny, I'll be out there again if possible. Anything to avoid working on a car, huh? rob 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 34 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Anything to avoid working on a car, huh? rob You know it 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Enjoy the warm weather while you have it. We’re getting close to Spring but March can be a very interesting month weather wise with drastic changes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 11 minutes ago, Montemedic said: Enjoy the warm weather while you have it. We’re getting close to Spring but March can be a very interesting month weather wise with drastic changes. Oh yeah. I've had to plow snow around here in May before, so I don't get too far ahead with putting snow equipment away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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