[V8] Headlight Question U.S. DOT's

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/6/05 2:22:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
bhitzler at kpbsd.k12.ak.us writes:

If you  saw first hand what a difference the euros make I don't think
you'll be  working that much with your current lighting. If you manage to
get a tuxedo  on a pig you'll still only have a pig in a tux!!! 

  I can argue the pro's and cons of each lamp setup all day but it  basically 
comes down to $$$ vs result.
 
 DOT's in decent condition are capable of exceeding the expectations  of 99% 
of owners when relayed using stock wattage bulbs. For about $70 and a few  
hours work you can have much better lighting and save yourself a future headache  
with the headlamp switch.
 
 If you just have to spend money on your car, Euro headlamps  should be far 
down the list of options. A few examples of what should be higher  on the 
list......
 
 Brake hoses...I wish I had a dollar for every "perfect" V8 I've had  on the 
rack that turned out to have 4 dry rotted brake hoses and fluid that  probably 
hadn't been flushed in 10 years.
 
 Struts...  Worn struts allow excessive suspension movement and  accelerate 
the wear of other components...namely balljoints and control arm  bushings. 
Furthermore they are dangerous in emergency maneuvers and panic  braking. If your 
"perfect" V8 rides like a high dollar luxobarge you need  new struts...NOW. 
The V8 should handle like what it is...a SPORT sedan.
 
 Front suspension rebuild.... for the cost of a new set of Euro's I  can 
rebuild your entire front subframe, that's 2 new control arms all  6 stabilizer 
bushings, and 4 subframe mounting bushings. If you like to do your  own work you 
can toss on both front struts and rear shocks AND the headlamp  relays for 
your DOT's at the same time.....now there is a cost effective upgrade  you can 
enjoy day or night!
 
 If you put really bright headlights on a pig its still just a pig  that can 
see real well in the dark.