Jack wrote:

> From:                   "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@sbcglobal.net>
>>I'm one of those guys that runs my brights all the time.
>>My headlight bulbs are the original sealed beams in my 912e Porsche. That's
>>29 years old. My electrical system puts out 13.5 volts vs the 15 + volts put
>>out by newer car charging systems. Even if you put the fu-fu bulbs in your
>>vanagon they're not going to be as bright as they would in the newer cars
>>unless you pump up your voltage a little more.
>>
>>Stan Wilder
>

Stan, folks can get an improvement by relaying the existing lights. This
way more power is going directly to the lights (by way of the relay) vs
many stock systems that run the power through the light switch and/or
the fuse panel.

<snip>
 >  3.  There was a rumor some
> years ago that a gang used this as some sort of initiation trigger; ie,
> they'd drive around with their highs on until someone flashed, then turn
> around and blow that driver away.  Probably false but you can't help but
> think about it.
> //Jack
>

Jack,

This last is Urban Myth. It never really happened.

Let me drop this link onto the list;

<http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/tech.html>

Try that RELAYS link on the side there. Good stuff.

hth,
TBerk