[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Kenneth Epperly]

I agree with Don there is more light with the Silverstars. If you look at
the length of wire for the lights and wire size there has to be a voltage
drop from the battery to the lamps. Shorter run from the battery to lamps
with heaver wire will make a difference.
        Ken
---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: "Mark Mucher" <mmucher@bellsouth.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights


> Mark,
>
> I have the Silverstars in my '96 V8.  They are better than
> OEM type bulbs for sure, and with a better aiming (see my
> other post on that) they do a great job.
>
> I have not tried the harness for more juice to the bulbs,
> but some people that I respect and trust say they noticed a
> difference.  But you don't need that to get at least some
> useful improvment in night vision with the Silverstars.
>
> Don Mallinson
>
> Mark Mucher wrote:
>
> > Larry, etc.
> >
> > Let me ax a stupid question...
> >
> > Do Silverstars even need an upgraded harness?  If not, do they perform
> > better/brighter with one?
> >
> > I'm talking specifically about first gens here.
> >
> > BTW, Advance/Discount Auto Parts has them for $30 a pair before a $5
rebate.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
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> > On Behalf Of SHOWHAT9@aol.com
> > Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 4:50 PM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights
> >
> > In a message dated 11/6/2004 2:24:26 PM Central Standard Time,
> > heikki@patmedia.net writes:
> > You may also want to check out: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
> > His site is informative and he is very helpful.
> >
> > Rewiring the headlights with relays and direct power can result in great
> > gain over the poor stock wiring.  Of course the weak stock design of the
> > headlights and the low position (worse if your car is lowered at all)
will
> > handicap any upgrades you might install, but anything is better than
stock.
> >
> > I agree with Ian.  There are many options out there that are
better/cheaper
> > than the PIAA pitch.
> > Without commenting on PIAA's (see my previous post) The GI/II's suffer
from
> > a crappy design of the lens coupled with bad material that yellows
quickly.
> > Also as mentioned, almost all SHO's from the factory have the lights
aimed a
> > bit on the low side.
> > Barring being lowered, First would reaim the headlights see if that
helps -
> > most likely it won't.
> > 2nd choice will be get a high quality harness with the appropriate
relays,
> > cost average would be in the mid 30.00's +/- shipping. Then get the
> > appropriate silverstar replacement bulb.
> > You should see a very noticeable difference.
> > Ford's choice of wire gauage in the stock lighting harness leaves much
to be
> > desired.
> >
> > Larry Eck
> > 97TR
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