Re: More Dumb Lighting Questions...

[dmiller@iea.com (Doug Miller)]

>-- [ From: human * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
>
>So I'll take you up on your offer of detailed recommendations...  I have
>quad 5-3/4" round lights in my 82 Coupe (custom install) with, so far, el
>cheapo JCW outers running H4 100/80w.  The inners are off the shelf (65w?)
>sealed beams still.  I also need real fog lights, for heavy fog and heavy
>snow.  I will mount them under the bumper probably.  What are your
>lens/reflector/wattage ideals for each of these three locations?
>
>TIA for your input...
>--
>Huw Powell
>

Huw:

You're in luck with 5 3/4 rounds - quite a number of choices there for you.
Tell me a little more about your driving, and the environment you most
often drive in at night.  For instance, urban/rural, do much road tripping
or long distance driving, how old are you, would having above bumper lamps
be a problem, will you drive in any weather (leave for a 200 mile drive in
blowing snow), etc.  Also, give me an idea of what you'd like to budget for
to the nearest $50, and do you have the skills for rudimentary wiring (know
how to wire relays/fuses/dash switches?).

Think mainly about your NIGHT driving habits.

Doug