[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Paul Nimz]

Yes you may have to change a headlight bulb every three or four 
years........  One of my PIAAs just burned out.  4 years IIRC.  But if you 
look at your 12 year old bulb filaments you will see they are very worn.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights


> 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
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <SHOWHAT9@aol.com>
>> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
>> 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
>>> Mods
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