Re: higher wattage headlights

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

On my 164L (now deceased!) I installed hi wattae headlights, and 
melted the plastic around the bulb---go figure.



On Sat, 15 Jan 2000, Shahrol Halmi wrote:

> What are people's experiences with installing higher wattage (90/100W as
> opposed to the stock 55/60W) bulbs in the headlights?  Assuming that the
> wiring harness has been modified with heavy-duty wires and relays (as per
> http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/), is there any danger of melting
> the headlight assemblies themselves?
> 
> My '92 33 definitely has glass lenses on the headlights, but the reflectors
> seemingly are made out of plastic - any danger there?
> 
> Shahrol
> 
> 
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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