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Head light bulbs

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1Head light bulbs Empty Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:43 pm

Bones

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My heads are a bit dim and at the weekend just walking around a diy shop I saw some bulbs 55/100w and 80/100w and the only thing that stopped me buying them is I wondered if the extra heat would effect the reflectors as there not great as it is, any ideas chaps

2Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:45 pm

pulsarmoley

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I would be more worried about the extra amperage on your headlight wiring especially on a 20+ year old car.

I had an issue on one side of mine a while ago, I opened up the plug that goes on the bulb and it was corroded. I replaced both sides and it made a fair difference.


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3Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:49 pm

Bones

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We're did you find replacements and can you get the (I believe plastic) reflectors either replaced or re chromed?

4Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:51 pm

pulsarmoley

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I got mine from my local electrical outlet, cant remember how much but were cheap. Cant help you with the reflectors though?


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5Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:53 pm

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I'm running those bulbs (80/100) for last 5 years and only problem was melted plug so I've fitted ceramic ones... Only thing is they are not road legal for some reason but will pass mot as there is no chance of checking them (or even telling the difference lol )


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6Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 9:56 pm

pulsarmoley

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Yeah my plug had melted slightly but more due to the heat build up from the corrosion I suspect.


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7Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 10:08 pm

Mr B

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If particularly bad you would be better trying to get decent used or new. bit of a pain opening & resealing.
I've used 80/100w pretty much since had mine as it one of the first things I do as hate poor lights & hate HID kits due to road legality & fact so easy spotted. Just check connectors & replace if bad otherwise clean up with electrical contact spray.
You could also try some high tech piaa bulbs perhaps > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALE-PIAA-H4-CHROME-MIRROR-WHITE-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-4100K-130-120w-OUTPUT-H-352E-/311342798993?
Or Philips X-tremeVision +130% > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-X-TremeVision-130-H4-12V-60-55W-Spotlight-lamps-/331377594604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d27a4d0ec



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8Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 10:10 pm

Mr B

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Gostek wrote:I'm running those bulbs (80/100) for last 5 years and only problem was melted plug so I've fitted ceramic ones... Only thing is they are not road legal for some reason but will pass mot as there is no chance of checking them (or even telling the difference lol )
Yeh they not E marked, problem is if they are E marked so road legal then they typically road legal 5hit lights :-/

9Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 10:14 pm

pulsarmoley

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Well that's good to know, I didn't think it worth the risk on our old looms but if others have had no issues I may consider upgrading them again.


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10Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 10:23 pm

Mr B

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If the bulb plug is scabby then best replaced.
Power wise 100W only 8-9amp load and 7-8amp engine running(13.2V+) so standard cable no issue really it just normally the front plugs scabby & not changed so then play up.
Do a voltage drop test & also measure feed voltage with engine running. wiring on these older jap cars has good 60% extra capability & still retain good safety margin.
Normally only issue is the standard H3 plugs corroded, sometimes earth maybe poor but that easy cleaned or renewed.
Solder, heat sleeve & tape wrap these ceramic with rubber outer weather boot ones on & should be good to go without issue >
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Ceramic-H4-Bulb-Holder-Headlight-Wire-Wiring-Repair-Plug-Block-Pair-/360723295200?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item53fcc8abe0
* If wanting do rewire do it properly & that mean separate left & right circuit & top quality relays & soldered fitting.



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11Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 20th April 2015, 10:53 pm

MartyMG

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I noticed on mine the earth lead in the plug had overheated & caused melting. I assumed it was ancient wiring with higher resistance? They are rewired now.Anybody seen the latest Cree led headlight bulbs with built in fan cooling that are widely available (on eBay!) I'm tempted as my Cree led bicycle lights are awesome.

12Head light bulbs Empty Re: Head light bulbs 21st April 2015, 6:46 am

johnny gtir

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Simply fit a relay and 12v feed easy done tuck wire neat. Don't matter if battery in front or rear as joint should still be in engine bay where cables feed to rear battery. This way you can re earth and before you fit brighter bulbs I gaurentee brighter lights then I recomend higher bulbs as mentioned

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