Upgraded Headlights

Hella European Headlights: 200mm Rectangular H4   

http://www.susquehanna.com/susq/hella/headlamp.htm sells the pair for $79.  Most other places sell them for $100-$120.

Commentary:

Getting rid of the stock sealed lamps is the most important thing to do when upgrading your lighting system.  There are numerous brands of aftermarket headlamps available, but most of the Supra guys go with the Hella E-Code H4 replacement lamps due to their ideal lighting characteristics and ease of replacing the bulbs.  Yes, these lamps have replaceable H4 bulbs, so when the light burns out, all you have to do is replace the bulb, not the entire lamp.

What does "E Code" mean?  "E" refers to European- meaning these lamps passed all the European regulatory tests.  This also means they *do not* conform to the U.S. DOT regulations, so they are technically illegal here in the States for normal use.  Most people can still buy the "E Code" lamps, because they are legal for "off road use."  Its up to the individual to use them when/where they want.  I know of 20+ guys who have E-Code lamps on their cars and have never had a problem with law enforcement types.  When it comes to inspection time, they simply pop the old DOT legal sealed lights into the car so the mechanic inspecting the car will have no problems.  After leaving the inspection station they take the lame DOT lamps out and put the E-Code lamps back in.

These lamps come with 55 watt low/60 watt high "H4" bulbs.  There are higher wattage variations available, but they aren't necessary for the typical driver.   55/100, 80/100 are two of the wattage varieties.  You can get all different colors, blue, purple, yellow, rainbow and so on...but they are typically real cheap and light the road worse than the sealed beams you took out.  These multi colored bulbs are *illegal* everywhere, and you can bet a police officer will go out of his way to stop you for having these bulbs.