7 wonders of the world Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm looking into the possiblilty of arranging a bulk buy on PIAA 80 Evo lights, these are H4 (main / dip) with a sidelight, they would be supplied with the standard M12 mounting bolt and without harness. Link here PIAA 80 EVO Economies of scale will naturally affect the pricing so i'd like to get an idea of interest please? I would look to get the consignment delivered to my home and distribute individual orders from there, probalby on an insured carrier basis - TBC Lights would be supplied in pairs complete with the bulb as indicated on the link. Please add your interest below, Thanks Edited by - 7 wonders of the world on 3 Dec 2012 22:27:10 Edited by - 7 wonders of the world on 4 Dec 2012 11:21:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.vet Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Do you think these would be significantly brighter than the original 1999 units? I can feel my first upgrade coming... (edited to correct my poor spelling!) Edited by - the.vet on 3 Dec 2012 15:09:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Fowler Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yes please. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat the Plumber Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 count me in, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 OK pricing as follows: Based on 10 people wanting a pair each. £184.77 incl VAT for a pair That's delivered to my home, we can then look at onward carraige depending who / where you all are, we might be able to GONADS them between us hopefully if not I will look into a decent carrier. I've had a few enquiries regarding the 80 EVO's performance compared to Cibie Oscar H4's, I asked the question and the reply is below: There really is no comparison between the Cibie and the 80 EVO, the Cibie is the same unit that is at least 20 years old, don’t get me wrong still a good unit, the 80 EVO uses the latest multi surface reflector, where all the work is done in the reflector and the lens is clear, as with many modern lights now, the reflector of the PIAA unit is also Teflon coated, the lens is 5.4mm thick and is tempered to help resist stone chips. These will offer a light system to match the performance of the car, perfect for night blats, touring and all year round useage. I personally always found the performance of the CC 7" & 53/4" lights, even after upgrading the bulbs, somewhat lacking especially on dip beam. I have no affiliation or conection with PIAA, I am merely a club member offering the oppertunity to buy at a discounted rate. Form an orderly que please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Are these smaller 5 3/4 lights or the bigger 7 inch size? Do they fit in the existing shell, or is the BB for the full headlamp/ bowl assembly? My 5 3/4 lights, as the standard ones before were, are dreadfull compared to a tintop, even with uprated H4 bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hi Tom, These are the 7" lights, complete with lens, bowl, hi performance bulb etc, exact dimension and an image etc are on the link above I agree with your coments on the standard light performance too Let me know if you need any more information and I will endeavour to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.vet Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Will these use (or be adaptable) to use the hollow bolt and existing wiring harness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Id prefer the 5 3/4 lamps if possible, is that an option? I cant see where to look on the website as all the lamps look the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hi Tom, Just the size as stated on the link in my first post, this should take you directly to the lamp in question, did when I doubled checked it a few moments ago? 7" lights look good on lowered brackets though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Any idea if the reflectors and lenses would fit a standard Caterham light? I guess they are not a available in LHD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hi Cagey, so far as I know they will not fit a CC bowl, regarding getting a pair of complete lamps for Europe (drive on the right) - I'll ask the question for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Just to chuck in another thought - I reckon the apparent crapness of the standard style lights is more due to the relative position of the driver to the lamps - you are looking along the beam, rather than down on them as you do in a tin-top. Set 'em right for dip, and main is too high. And viki-verki. I have modern, clear, lenses in my standard lamp shells, and while better, they still feel not as good as tin-top lights. Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 That's a fair point, I had the same alignment issues aong with massive light scatter and black holes too. SWMBO has an MX-5 and I checked the relationship between head and headlight and it's not a million miles away from what my 7 was. Significant difference in night vision though compared with the 30 year old technology of the OE CC lights. I think the PIAA option possibly on lowered brackets will offer a massive difference in performance though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Lef Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for making the effort here. Just a quick one - I'm currently running the 5 3/4 SVC lamps with uprated bulbs and wondered if anyone knew if there is a difference in favour of the PIAA lights. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Eamer Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Yes please, sign me up. One of my stock lights is knackered so I was about to buy a set of standard replacements but these will be a lot better! Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi Andy, The CC versions in both sizes are years old in design, the Cibie H4 is better but again still the old deisgn of using the glass to focus the beam, the PIAA use modern reflectors to do this which makes for a much more focused beam (please see coments form PIAA in my earlier post) Please let me know if you have any more Q's and I will speak with PIAA in order to obtain the answers for you. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udo-p. Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi, if you can get them for Europe (drive on the right ),count me in, please. Udo-P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi upo, Already asked the question for Cagey above just waitng on a reply now and I'll post on here for you Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Fowler Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I would need these in 5 3/4 as well if poss. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi Lee, These are only availabe in the size as detailed on the weblink ie 7" I'm afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.vet Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Count me in! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Cagey H & upo D The 80 EVO lights are 'flat dip' and therefore there is no 'kick' up to either side on dip - same as on many new tintops, bikes have had these for years too. Basically it enable car manufatures to just make 1 light that fits all. PIAA confirmed FULL E marking and use for Euro use, I also spoke to 2 reputable MOT garages I know and talk thro the current regs with them both confirmed no issues at all as Tintops now run these Edited by - 7 wonders of the world on 12 Dec 2012 21:31:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 So far we have positive responses for a pair of lamps from: 7 wonders (me) Pat the plumber The vet Upo-d Mike Farmer Felixgogo Need a few more to hit the numbers, feel free to spread the word Edited by - 7 wonders of the world on 18 Dec 2012 08:13:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Sorry - going to have to say no, as I really wanted upgraded to reflectors to fit in my polished stainless shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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