Any issues to using these bulbs?
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Any issues to using these bulbs?
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From: Vermont, USA
You shouldn't have an issue with the wires themselves, particularly as they're protected by fuses.
You may however have problems with fuses blowing, and should you replace them with higher ampacity fuses, you would risk wire damage and fire and so forth. You also could very well have problems with the reflectors/housings or connectors overheating and melting, burning, or discoloring—since these bulbs generate about twice as much heat as the stock bulbs. You also would be breaking the law by driving on the public roads using these bulbs; there's a reason why they're marketed for "off road use."
All in all, I don't recommend using them.
You may however have problems with fuses blowing, and should you replace them with higher ampacity fuses, you would risk wire damage and fire and so forth. You also could very well have problems with the reflectors/housings or connectors overheating and melting, burning, or discoloring—since these bulbs generate about twice as much heat as the stock bulbs. You also would be breaking the law by driving on the public roads using these bulbs; there's a reason why they're marketed for "off road use."
All in all, I don't recommend using them.
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80/100 watt bulbs require nearly TWICE the amperage as the stock bulbs.
You are playing with fire (literally!) if you just plug and play those bulbs.
When we ran performance rallies and high-amperage bulbs, we always used heavy wire direct from the battery and switched them with relays. That's the safe way to go.
You are playing with fire (literally!) if you just plug and play those bulbs.
When we ran performance rallies and high-amperage bulbs, we always used heavy wire direct from the battery and switched them with relays. That's the safe way to go.
stick with +30 bulbs for best balance between stock life and more light on the road, and you can do +50's if they make them for our bulbs...
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From: Purcellville, VA
80/100 watt bulbs require nearly TWICE the amperage as the stock bulbs.
You are playing with fire (literally!) if you just plug and play those bulbs.
When we ran performance rallies and high-amperage bulbs, we always used heavy wire direct from the battery and switched them with relays. That's the safe way to go.
You are playing with fire (literally!) if you just plug and play those bulbs.
When we ran performance rallies and high-amperage bulbs, we always used heavy wire direct from the battery and switched them with relays. That's the safe way to go.
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