Re: Lighting Wattage 1990 V8Q.

[Zsolt Kovacs <zsolt@telusplanet.net>]

Since we are talking about euro headlights and bulbs here, can anybody tell
me if I can put higher watt bulbs in my as far as I can tell stock 86 5000
tq? Or would I have to change the entire headlight? I looks like they do not
have the euro pattern on the glass.

Tom Nas wrote:

> cobram@juno.com (Juno Cobram) wrote:
>
> >On this note, I would like to ask if any Euro listers or listers in
> >Euro-Spec
> >countries could please ask which replacement wattage is offered
> >when one goes to buy a bulb for a V8Q over the counter at  the dealer in
> >your
> >country.  IF they offer the 80/100 watt bulb, then it answers the
> >question, since the wiring gauge/relay setup look identical on
> >the Euro and American models.
>
> ALL H4 bulbs are 55/60W as standard. Anything above that is non-OE and
> officially Verboten.
>
> If you do go high-Wattage, I'd advise to upgrade to relays and
> high-capacity wiring.
>
> Tom