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    Default TA22 Headlight upgrade

    Hi all. You TA22 people who have upgraded your headlights, what make and type did you use? I looked at Hella 146mm Semi Sealed beams with H4 globes but they all use a side/ park light, which the TA22 doesn't need. Also they are only 55/60W globes, rather 55/100w with wiring upgrade.
    I wanted to use a decent brand such as Hella.
    If you have details of part numbers would be good.
    Cheers, Tony

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    Default Re: TA22 Headlight upgrade

    There's this set

    https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...opal/ZPN-16644

    Or you could buy 2 of these, and put the 100w bulbs in the 2 center lights.
    https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...pal/ZPN-04175_

    Most of them have the park light provision, just don't put a bulb in it.

    Repco I think it is can get in the Hella's, you can buy all sorts of combinations in pairs, should be able to get what you want.

    Also not sure on how the H1's work, they say 55w but can take the 100w bulbs. I'm sure somebody will chime in with an explanation.

    Here's links to Hella lowbeam and highbeam H1 kits. Way more expensive, part numbers should be on the pages somewhere.

    http://www.autoelecwarehouse.com.au/...6mm-p/5606.htm
    http://www.autoelecwarehouse.com.au/...6mm-p/5605.htm

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    Default Re: TA22 Headlight upgrade

    there is a thread in tech conversions that covers head light upgrades on celicas...

    I have hella inserts in my crown and dont put the parker glob in..
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    Default Re: TA22 Headlight upgrade

    Rather than going down the quad hi-lo conversion that i've written the guide for on these forums, on my most recent couple of celica's ive used some Narva products...

    Narva "Freeform" semi-sealed headlights, and then used Philips Xtreme Vision Plus H4 globes (they have +130% extra light).
    I've gotta say, this setup gives nearly as much usable light as a quad hi-lo setup, but without the need to go all out on upgrading your wiring (although that still helps).


    Join the "Garage Celica" group on Facebook, then search for "Narva"..... i posted up a guide with some part numbers.
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    Default Re: TA22 Headlight upgrade

    These days LED may be an option, particularly for the reduced load for our poor old girl's wiring.
    Yes the old Celica's are great cars thanks..

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    Default Re: TA22 Headlight upgrade

    I've tested a few LED upgrades.... there is a massive variation in quality, and for the good quality ones, currently the performance doesnt justify the price VS a quality Philips +130% halogen bulb.
    Also most of them generate massive interference with radio reception

    I actually just went from a $400 pair of LED globes (very high end, ADR approved that i was testing for work) back to my Philips Xtreme Vision Plus Halogens, and i actually like the halogens better.
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