Subject: 85 4ksq Headlight Bulbs

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

Thomas wrote:
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<<Hi all!  Anyone know what the highest wattage bulb that can "safely" be used
in an 85 4ksq?  I am probably going to install driving lights very soon, but
was told that you can get brighter bulbs.
I remember seeing posts about euro-bulbs burning up the lighting system when
used un-modified on these cars.  The guy at the local foreign parts store
said he can get bulbs w/ a varied wattage range for my car?  I'm currently
using the extra-bright store bought halogen bulbs and I can't see a damn
thing when using the low beams.  I've tried adjusting them every which way
to no avail.  They are just too dim compared to every other car out there- I
even pulled up to a Chevette the other night and his lights were at least
twice as bright!>>
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Very popular topic on the list.  In general, the US DOT lights have poor
reflectors and diffusers in the glass; adding more light through brighter
bulbs just increases the scatter, and burns up connectors and wiring; possibly
melts reflectors.
Good solution:  add driving lamps.  Best solution: upgrade to the european
version of the lights, and add relays to handle the additional current draw.
There's a group eurolight purchase currently being conducted, including 4kq
lights, see my web page for details.
HTH, Chris Miller, Windham NH, c1j1miller@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html