Question about Xenon Headlights
#27
Chows: It's the relay AND the wiring.
I don't want to (or have to) type out the whole process, that's why I referred to www.rallylights.com for the diagram .... but... clarifying my earlier:
Use the stock OE (switched) headlight wiring to supply the voltage signal to the relay, and use heavier-duty wiring to supply current from the relay (12v+) to the lights. If'n you're really concerned, do as I did and use a heavier gauge wire as a ground as well, that way you're covered all the way 'round the circuit and back.
How's that wrong? Why NOT discuss it? If it's wrong I want to correct it! Why the rolling eyes emoticon - just trying to help out here...
Oh - the link to the headlight relays/wiring page on www.rallylights.com is
http://www.rallylights.com/useful_in...amp_wiring.htm
I don't want to (or have to) type out the whole process, that's why I referred to www.rallylights.com for the diagram .... but... clarifying my earlier:
Use the stock OE (switched) headlight wiring to supply the voltage signal to the relay, and use heavier-duty wiring to supply current from the relay (12v+) to the lights. If'n you're really concerned, do as I did and use a heavier gauge wire as a ground as well, that way you're covered all the way 'round the circuit and back.
How's that wrong? Why NOT discuss it? If it's wrong I want to correct it! Why the rolling eyes emoticon - just trying to help out here...
Oh - the link to the headlight relays/wiring page on www.rallylights.com is
http://www.rallylights.com/useful_in...amp_wiring.htm
#28
Rawhyde
#29
The issue of using 100w (or 130w) bulbs is wrong. There is no point in discussing for a multitude of reason but since you want a dicussion .... this is not a 4 x 4 board for off-roading on the Rubicon Trail so the entire discussion off 100w bulbs is MOOT.
- Most people dont want to hear it but they are illegal in probably every state
- As you stated, you have to use lower gage wiring (i.e., thicker wires) for the voltage
- You can't just stick them in any housing ... most today are plastic ... they just melt them and start a fire
If you want 100w bulbs, then you need to buy the wiring and Lamp that can accomodate them and then ONLY Off-road.
#31
Chows: Agreed, hence my reference to the rallylights page. Apologies for not indicating the heat/plastic housing caveat. While I've nver had a problem with 100W high beams in any car, I've also never owned a mini before, and have only used the 100W beams in Hella or Bosch glass OE Euro headlights. Legality? That's up to the individual, but again I concede your point. I'd have no moral or ethical problem running 100W high beams in separate (able-to-handle-it) driving beams, and while we're not running the Rubicon here, there are times whem 100W is re-eally nice on the open road.
Have a nice day.
Thanks for the clarification
Have a nice day.
Thanks for the clarification
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