Re: H4 low beams

[Lee Levitt <wheelman@shore.net>]

>From: Richard_Funnell@nai.com
>
>     I'm planning to increase the power of my Hella H4 low beams from the 
>     stock 55/60 bulbs.  Does anyone have any thoughts on how much power 
>     can be used before you start getting bad reactions from other drivers? 
>      They are kept well aimed.

I've run 80/100s in my Volvo with *large* European headlamps and am now
running 100/130s in my Range Rover. Properly aimed, the only people you
bother are those you're passing, and if you pass them quickly enough...

The Audi, OTOH, has the stock wimpy 9004 bulbs. What are they, 5 watts?

Lee