Advantage of Smiley's or Newer Style

[Bullhead]

Hey all I was wondering if there was a technical advantage to the "smiley" style headlights or if it may just be an aesthetic thing. Also is there a good angel eye headlight on ebay that's quality?

[ELVA164]

I replied in a thread like this about the purpose of the "smiley" recently; it's basically a fog light. Here are a couple pictures from when my front bumper and valance were removed; the adjustment is a bit low in these pictures but you get a general idea from them.
Low beam only:


Low and high beam:


I can take another couple pictures tonight if you'd like, the car is back together and the lights are properly adjusted.

There are no good angel eyes.

[Bullhead]

Roger that on the angel eye's and ty for the info. I saw some good reviews on the depo stuff but noticed you guys like to get ahold of the euro stuff even more was the reason for my question. I looked at my lights today and there's not really even a housing, it seems they are just the old school one's where you just buy the hole round light instead of just the bulb. I would like to change this and go to a better sealed type system like some smiley's etc..

[Bullhead]

I have been watching some of your Cortina videos and they make me tingle lol, good stuff.

[ELVA164]

Roger that on the angel eye's and ty for the info. I saw some good reviews on the depo stuff but noticed you guys like to get ahold of the euro stuff even more was the reason for my question. I looked at my lights today and there's not really even a housing, it seems they are just the old school one's where you just buy the hole round light instead of just the bulb. I would like to change this and go to a better sealed type system like some smiley's etc..

Yeah, you have what are called sealed beam headlights. Of the two US-market options, they are easily worse. My car had them before I swapped as well. If/when you pick up a set, there's a good amount of info on the wiring process and I could fill in any gaps.

I have been watching some of your Cortina videos and they make me tingle lol, good stuff.

Glad you're enjoying them! It's an awesome car. I think my favorite video might be the 2014 Jefferson 500 IMSA reunion. There are a couple laps where I lift BOTH inside wheels for a second coming onto the front straight. ;D

[Bullhead]

Roger that on the light help and I will stay tuned on your channel.