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Subject:Re: '86 on driving lights. 100W
Date:Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:12 -0500

In a message dated 96-03-01 15:01:31 EST,
fairwind@northernnet.com (Dan Houg) writes:

>
>Has anyone replaced the 50W bulb in the square high beam driving 
>lights with a 100W bulb?
>
>any signs of amperage overload on the wiring?
>
>was the light output difference noticable?
>
>do they take an H1 bulb?
>
>

Wiring will take load but ignition switch and headlight switch will not.  Use
a relay to get more voltage to the lights.  Running additional wiring from
the alternator to the fuse box will reduce the voltage drop on the harness
increasing brightness further.