Higher wattage bulbs will make the wireing to the bulbs hot and can cause
problems unless a special wire kit intended for high wattage is used and
installed in place of stock wireing.
----- Original Message -----
From: <shanec@SPIE.org>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 1:07 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Xenon headlight bulbs
>
> OK, I don't feel as bad now...With the higher wattage, is the alternator
the
> only thing affected, or are the wires being stressed?
>
> --Shane Craven
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BARRY OLIVER [mailto:DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us]
> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 11:36 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Xenon headlight bulbs
>
>
>
> I have been through 4 sets of bulbs of varying type (maxxis, cool blue,
> etc.) and of all the options, I am currently running the stock lights
(aimed
> a bit high) and think these are the most durable. I don't see any better
> with the blue than with the regulars. I may try some of the 80/100's next
> time...
>
> >>> shanec@SPIE.org 11/22/02 12:18PM >>>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Last night driving home, my Heliolite Xenon headlight bulb from Lumiko USA
> blew the low beam filament. I got these as a Christmas present last
> year--$40 headlight bulbs that didn't even last a year! I was running
type
> 9004, 12v, 65/45w. I'm wondering what other HID white bulbs you guys are
> running with out there? What's the highest wattage for high/low beams
that
> a stock set up can run? Any advice on GOOD headlight bulbs is greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Shane Craven
> Bellingham, WA
> 92 CC LE 4x4 3.9L (moderately modified)
>
>
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