Topic: Headlight Conversion Roundeyes

[DTB]

Anyone here know anything about the Roundeyes  conversion? Just curious....  thanks

http://www.roundeyes.com/Toyota_Headlamps-Rectangular_Toyota_Conversion_Headlamps.html

[TRHS1980]

I've never heard anything bad said about them. I'm pretty sure tho that hella makes something very similiar and instead of $100 for set, they're like $70 or $80. Something you might want to look into. Also there's a big thread over on pirate right now talking about the roundeyes. Check it out.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218

[jimbo74]

it saes it is dot legal, but i doubt it, there are special criteria for lights including cutoffs and the way they are fluted.... i would like to see where the dot markings are on the roundeyes lights, there probably arent any even if they use dot legal bulbs....

i have a set i got from procarparts.com which are completely clear and they were only $30 for the pair.... i know they are not legal....

[TRHS1980]

No, I'm pretty damn sure they're DOT approved. You're the first person I've heard question that. 

[TRHS1980]

I think you are underestimating the quality of these lights, which are top notch. 

[DTB [OP]]

it saes it is dot legal, but i doubt it, there are special criteria for lights including cutoffs and the way they are fluted.... i would like to see where the dot markings are on the roundeyes lights, there probably arent any even if they use dot legal bulbs....

i have a set i got from procarparts.com which are completely clear and they were only $30 for the pair.... i know they are not legal....

   "This street legal DOT approved/SAE certified set includes two complete headlamp assemblies with bulbs already installed, ready to plug into your vehicle. We can not remove or exchange the DOT approved bulbs for this kit. Higher wattage bulbs are sold separately and are for off road use only. To be installed by the customer. "



thanks for the input so far

[BLACKDOG]

it saes it is dot legal, but i doubt it, there are special criteria for lights including cutoffs and the way they are fluted.... i would like to see where the dot markings are on the roundeyes lights, there probably arent any even if they use dot legal bulbs....

i have a set i got from procarparts.com which are completely clear and they were only $30 for the pair.... i know they are not legal....

seeing as they can get in some serious legal trouble, I'm doubting that they would claim DOT approved if they aren't?

DTB, I haven't heard anything about roundeye's kit, but have you checked out JC whitney.  I know they've got some good stuff, and may or may not be cheaper

[FruitaCrawler]

I have somethings similar to those in my 88 pickup. I got them from checker auto for $30 for the pair i think without bulbs and them i put a set if PIAA extreme white bulbs in them. they work great and make a huge difference

[88Rokyoat]

i have the Pilot H4 light conversion. I got them at kragen for like $65 with the bulbs, they make a huge difference and they look sweet too. differently worth the money I spent.

[DTB [OP]]

i have the Pilot H4 light conversion. I got them at kragen for like $65 with the bulbs, they make a huge difference and they look sweet too. differently worth the money I spent.

Im not sure if those can support the higher wattage off-road only bulbs 130/90W.

[kneedownnate]

The hellas that are widely available (vision plus) are supposed to be kinda crappy.  Poor beam and such.  A lot of guys are very happy with the improvements of the round eyes, and from what I've seen I'd be more likely to drop the coin on them than the hellas or anything else, unless I could get the good hellas.   

[Rockcrawlintoy]

dont forget to get 4crawlers headlight wireing upgrade kit.

DRew

[TRHS1980]

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[DTB [OP]]

dont forget to get 4crawlers headlight wireing upgrade kit.

DRew

From what I understand, it is best to check the voltage at the headlights first before purchasing the harness......sometimes stock may be enough or the lack of performance may not justify the cost of the harness. The stock harness should work fine with the lower wattage bulbs

[TurtleTappers91]

The hellas that are widely available (vision plus) are supposed to be kinda crappy.  Poor beam and such.  A lot of guys are very happy with the improvements of the round eyes, and from what I've seen I'd be more likely to drop the coin on them than the hellas or anything else, unless I could get the good hellas.  

The Hellas are a HUGE improvement over stock. They don't have a poor beam, either I don't know where you got your info but it is wrong.

[jimbo74]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

[TRHS1980]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

  You have officially been proven wrong...

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218&page=4

  Unless of course THE roundeye guy is lying

[jimbo74]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

  You have officially been proven wrong...

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218&page=4

  Unless of course THE roundeye guy is lying

as i stated before, when i SEE the DOT STAMPING on the GLASS HOUSING i will believe it

[unclejpl4x4]

ON THE WAY     no maybe driving at night won't be a nightmare

[BLACKDOG]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

  You have officially been proven wrong...

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218&page=4

  Unless of course THE roundeye guy is lying

as i stated before, when i SEE the DOT STAMPING on the GLASS HOUSING i will believe it

guess you might just have to buy a set and find out for yourself then. 

Claiming that something is DOT approved when it is not is punishable by law, so I'm doubting that roundeye.com would want to take that chance

[jimbo74]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

  You have officially been proven wrong...

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218&page=4

  Unless of course THE roundeye guy is lying

as i stated before, when i SEE the DOT STAMPING on the GLASS HOUSING i will believe it

guess you might just have to buy a set and find out for yourself then. 

Claiming that something is DOT approved when it is not is punishable by law, so I'm doubting that roundeye.com would want to take that chance

supposedly, clear corners are legal too....


joe said he just ordered a set, he should post pictures when they arrive....

im not spending my money on something that may or may not have proper approval



and APC said their lenses were DOT APPROVED..... guess what, they got shut down... APC is no longer around

[BLACKDOG]

the bulbs are dot approved the lenses are not..... i would really like someone to prove me wrong on this......

i want to see a picture of those lenses with the DOT markings on them

  You have officially been proven wrong...

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432218&page=4

  Unless of course THE roundeye guy is lying

as i stated before, when i SEE the DOT STAMPING on the GLASS HOUSING i will believe it

guess you might just have to buy a set and find out for yourself then. 

Claiming that something is DOT approved when it is not is punishable by law, so I'm doubting that roundeye.com would want to take that chance

and APC said their lenses were DOT APPROVED..... guess what, they got shut down... APC is no longer around

Exactly.

[jimbo74]

i am not spending my $ on something that may or may not be actually dot sapproved.. i have enough trouble with law enforcement based on my spirited driving, i dont need to get pulled over for an equipment violation


uncljpl4x4 just ordered a pair, we should see if he will post pictures of the actual housing when he gets them

[unclejpl4x4]

yes yes i will   

I can't see a/this guys  Comapany   selling a non DOT convertion and saying it is.  it's not worth the legal mumbogumbo

[jimbo74]

yes yes i will  

I can't see a/this guys  Comapany   selling a non DOT convertion and saying it is.  it's not worth the legal mumbogumbo

as i said before APC said their stuff was DOT legal, and it was found later to not be legal, and the company shut down..... and the company was shut down by legal entities

[BLACKDOG]

Jimbo, you're just proving my point. 

Its not worth mislabeling something, just to get more sales out of it, when you can get shut down because of it.  Roundeyes has been around for a while, and I'm betting they'll be around for a long time. 

APC learned the hard way that mislabeling stuff can get them busted.

[jimbo74]

Jimbo, you're just proving my point. 

Its not worth mislabeling something, just to get more sales out of it, when you can get shut down because of it.  Roundeyes has been around for a while, and I'm betting they'll be around for a long time. 

APC learned the hard way that mislabeling stuff can get them busted.

APC was around for several years and sold more products than roundeyes..... i am not saying roundeyes is lying, jsut given the little bit of pictures they show, and not seeign the specifics of the lights, it is impossibly to tell if they are actually dot approved housings.... and besides that, dot approved housings wouldnt matter what bulbs are in it.... the hella h4 housings are dot approved..... the housing and the light need to be dot approved, not the bulb only itself.....

[DTB [OP]]

         

[BLACKDOG]

         

what else are we supposed to do until you get your lights, and report back?

[TRHS1980]

I'm asking for a pic to be posted up by roundeyes over on the pirate forum showing the DOT stamp. Hopefully we can get this resolved tonight or tomorrow.