headlight globes
Submitted: Monday, Feb 28, 2005 at 20:09
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brenn dog
hey guys just wondering what head light globes people have found to be the best on an 01 gu . Just going to change to better globe and want to which type to go for.And if anybody has put larger watt globes in that don't melt the reflector.thanks
Reply By: Member - Smocky (NSW) - Monday, Feb 28, 2005 at 23:14
Monday, Feb 28, 2005 at 23:14
G'day,
this has been done before and you should find some good info in archives.
My suggestions would be;
1. Don't put higher watt globes in. Legality issues as
well as heat and drain on wiring etc.
2. Philips are better that Omron/Narva IMHO. (Got a friend who works for Omron so was able to
test a range of them.)
3. Blue light ones are better in 4x4 as the light is nicer and broader. Tried the +50's and whilst the light was brighter, it just made a larger, brighter white spot on the road as the headlights kind of point down. I found it actually makes it HARDER to see. Blue light ones are softer and when you get used to it, I think they are better.
Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - muzzgit - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2005 at 02:17
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2005 at 02:17
As posted here early FEB, If you are wanting to go to higher wattage globes, you will need to upgrade the wiring loom. The result of not doing this will be a burnt out dipper switch in the indicator/dip switch toggle on the steering column.....
NOT CHEAP.
If money is no problem, you could try the new zenon type globes at about fifteen hundred bucks a set !
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