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**MikeB** · 03-29-2003, 06:07 AM

I've had Cibie "Z beams" in my truck for 13 years. They use the replaceable H-4 type bulbs, but what makes these work is in the polished reflector and special lense. The low beams are VERY bright and paint the road white, but have a sharp "cut-off" so as not to annoy oncoming drivers. High beams are equally impressive, all with just 60/55 watt bulbs. Check out this page about 2/3 of the way down under "headlights." http://www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm

03-29-2003, 06:07 AM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,435	I've had Cibie "Z beams" in my truck for 13 years. They use the replaceable H-4 type bulbs, but what makes these work is in the polished reflector and special lense. The low beams are VERY bright and paint the road white, but have a sharp "cut-off" so as not to annoy oncoming drivers. High beams are equally impressive, all with just 60/55 watt bulbs. Check out this page about 2/3 of the way down under "headlights." http://www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!