I replaced my 7" regular tungsten bulbs with the cheapo $7-8 sealed up GE
halogen bulbs I found at any Walmartfor my TR6. Yes, I noticed a difference in
the bulb being a brighter whiter light as the old ones looked dimmer and
yellower. I'd say on road use that visibility has increased about 15-20
percent.
My battery voltage is at 12.4 volts and at the bulbs 11.9 volts so I'll assume
my wiring is adequate for the newer bulbs as half a volt loss on switch and
wiring isnt too bad. Eventually I'll add a relay, anyone with any suggestions
on economical relays as something is better than nothing?
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On Fri, Jan 28 2000 14:22:44 Brian Sanborn wrote:
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>Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get a
>>pair? I'm sure I'd get blank stares at my local Pep Boys.
>>
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>Dave,
>
>I upgraded my TR4 very successfully and cheaply.
>
>Sylvania OSRAM div makes a "Xtra-vision" halogen sealed beam unit for about
>$14.95 a piee that is at or beyond year 2000 car lighting. I think it was
>65/55W. I get the same lighting level as my 99 Passat.
>
>I have not gotten around to installing the relays I bought. I thought they
>would be needed but the new sealed-beams work fine on the recently installed
>new harness. No hint of warmth anywhere in the circut.
>
>Brian Sanborn
>'62 TR4 CT16260 Groton,MA
>TR4 Website www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/home.html
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