Very bright headlights

[Phil@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <199611251627.LAA01767@Summa4.COM> marriott@Summa4.COM writes:

> I've been meaning to ask you about this. Since Audi spec-ed the cars with
> 8W headlamps to begin with, have you modified your charging system at all
> to balance the increased load?                                        2 x

No.  All I did was to change the regulator/brush set "just in case".

So far, no problems.  I don't use the heated seats much, and I'm quite
sparing with the rear screen heater and the normal blower.  I don't
have a/c.  The lights are the principle load, and 540 watts is 45 amps.

> I have 390W on high beam (2 x 65 main,
> 130W driving, in violation of our 55W max on-road driving bulb) as well as
> a 390W electric resistance heater. I'm curious if my 90A alternator can
> keep up. Have you had, or heard of, any trouble regarding this?

First make damn sure you _HAVE_ a 90A alternator.  Unscrupulous previous
owners often fit 75A replacements.

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