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04-08-11, 09:27 AM
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Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
So I've been looking at changing the bulbs on the Street.
I've looked at nightbreakers etc, but what would be the consequences of just uping the wattage? The lights are the bug eyes, like the naked, they are glass with a plastic (I believe) reflector. I know that high wattage bulbs without UV filters will yellow plastic lenses (shouldn't be an issue) Also there will be more draw (these have been run in cars without issues other than yellowing) Is there anything else that I should be cautious about? Cheers Ste
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04-08-11, 12:15 PM
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We had a.numpty fit 150/100 bulbs to there Micra melted the ipdm. New Unit and h lamp connectors ,refit old bulbs .400 notes later he was back on the road .....
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04-08-11, 12:39 PM
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Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
i put a normal car sidelight bulb onto my husky (original bulb was 3W) and melted the sidelight harness! just a few watt's difference.
 took me hours to strip out the wires from the loom and put new ones in... |
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04-08-11, 01:33 PM
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04-08-11, 01:49 PM
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04-08-11, 02:06 PM
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04-08-11, 02:18 PM
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Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
Get HIDs. Much better light output than any incandescent bulb and they run cooler while drawing less current.
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04-08-11, 03:29 PM
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Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
You should be able to put a marginally more powerful bulb in the lamps without any issues. They'll be 40-50w in as standard (most are)
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