[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Carl Prochilo]

In 12 years, I've never had a headlamp burn out.  The implication that the
stock wiring is too resistive to provide full amperage to the bulb would
be supportive of that longevity.  The downside of removing that
restriction is that the wearout mechanism of the bulb will be increased,
but the upside is better lighting.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sun, November 7, 2004 9:51 am, Paul Nimz said:
> I know the GEN 2s have 16 ga wire for the OEM wiring, and my '91 Festiva
> has
> 14 ga, Gen 3s are down to 18 ga.  Still the relay system will take the
> entire load off of the OEM system and let the relays carry the load.  The
> headlight switch will not carry any significant load.  As Larry said if
> you
> want maximum performance from any bulb then the 100W harness is the way to
> go.  Easy to install and not very expensive.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR
> '93 EG mtx
>
>
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> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 1:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights
>
>
>> In a message dated 11/6/2004 7:47:56 PM Central Standard Time,
>> mmucher@bellsouth.net writes:
>> 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,
>> No, the silverstars do not require a harness. However to get the maximum
>> potential from the bulbs, or for that matter any bulb including stock,
>> it
>> is,
>> IMHO, the best money you will spend on a mod that really matters.
>>
>> Larry Eck
>> 97TR
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