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Re: It may work-for a while
Posted by Saaber (more from Saaber) on Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:33:31
In Reply to: Headlight/Foglight Bulb Questions, Todd D. Levy, Sat, 21 Oct 2000 01:22:48
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The stock bulbe are 55/65 watt if Osram, and later are 55/60 if Sylvania-Osram. The problem is the wiring is sized for approximately 50 percent greater current draw. 100 watts is really pushing the limits but the biggest problem is, if the wire lasts, the heat built up in the headlights will "smoke " the reflectors over time because of the added heat. That is far more costly than heavier/replacement wire.
Really don't think this is a good idea.
Some of the GE "Super Blues" are a little higher wattage and seem to burn with a different Kelvin- ie. brighter, this could be a solution for more penetrating light and yet not harm your lenses. I suspect all Blue tinted bulbs are slightly higher wattage because of the filter factor/glass color. The ratings on the bulbs are the MINIMUM rating any way so the mix could have some with higher wattage than stated for the "Blues" If you want more light add a pair of 8 inch Hellas on the front that will work fine may not look too attractive but YOU WILL HAVE LIGHT!
Posts in this Thread:
- Headlight/Foglight Bulb Questions, Todd D. Levy, Sat, 21 Oct 2000 01:22:48
- Re: Headlight/Foglight Bulb Questions, Todd D. Levy, Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:10:21
- Re: It may work-for a while, Saaber, Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:33:31 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Headlight/Foglight Bulb Questions, Keith , Sat, 21 Oct 2000 10:14:02
- Re: Headlight/Foglight Bulb Questions, Gepost, Sat, 21 Oct 2000 07:15:05
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