Higher wattage headlights
10-11-2001, 05:12 PM
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Higher wattage headlights
Ok, i have followed most of the threads on this issue. But previous threads have not completely described the success story regarding grounding the ground wire of the headlight closeby to the frame and thereby avoiding having to purchase a higher wattage harness so that one could use 80watt/100watt bulbs. I used to have them in my car, but of course, the passenger side ground portion of the plastic harness melted. I know KCTYPHOON had suggested grounding close to the frame while still using the stock harness, yet nobody else has tried this and posted whether or not it worked for them. Updates?
10-11-2001, 05:34 PM
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Re: Higher wattage headlights
Originally posted by Stillen_I30
Ok, i have followed most of the threads on this issue. But previous threads have not completely described the success story regarding grounding the ground wire of the headlight closeby to the frame and thereby avoiding having to purchase a higher wattage harness so that one could use 80watt/100watt bulbs. I used to have them in my car, but of course, the passenger side ground portion of the plastic harness melted. I know KCTYPHOON had suggested grounding close to the frame while still using the stock harness, yet nobody else has tried this and posted whether or not it worked for them. Updates?
Ok, i have followed most of the threads on this issue. But previous threads have not completely described the success story regarding grounding the ground wire of the headlight closeby to the frame and thereby avoiding having to purchase a higher wattage harness so that one could use 80watt/100watt bulbs. I used to have them in my car, but of course, the passenger side ground portion of the plastic harness melted. I know KCTYPHOON had suggested grounding close to the frame while still using the stock harness, yet nobody else has tried this and posted whether or not it worked for them. Updates?
10-11-2001, 05:41 PM
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you're definately right. but thing is, i took out those 80/100 bulbs before summer (when i found out harness was melting yet still operational) and returned the stock ones. NOw those bulbs are just laying around, and instead of spending another 50-80 on some harness which probably may still melt, i thought grounding the stock wire to the frame would solve it without spending much more money. ideas?
10-11-2001, 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by Stillen_I30
you're definately right. but thing is, i took out those 80/100 bulbs before summer (when i found out harness was melting yet still operational) and returned the stock ones. NOw those bulbs are just laying around, and instead of spending another 50-80 on some harness which probably may still melt, i thought grounding the stock wire to the frame would solve it without spending much more money. ideas?
you're definately right. but thing is, i took out those 80/100 bulbs before summer (when i found out harness was melting yet still operational) and returned the stock ones. NOw those bulbs are just laying around, and instead of spending another 50-80 on some harness which probably may still melt, i thought grounding the stock wire to the frame would solve it without spending much more money. ideas?
10-11-2001, 08:04 PM
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5% Tint
Isn't 5% tint very dark? That means only 5% available light goes through tint, doesn't it? Mines 35% and sometimes difficult to see at night
Originally posted by maxse91
Well its only 5% so its not as bad as some, i have yet to get in trouble but im in FL and everyone has dark tint.........
Well its only 5% so its not as bad as some, i have yet to get in trouble but im in FL and everyone has dark tint.........
10-11-2001, 09:49 PM
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Re: 5% Tint
Originally posted by max808
Isn't 5% tint very dark? That means only 5% available light goes through tint, doesn't it? Mines 35% and sometimes difficult to see at night
Isn't 5% tint very dark? That means only 5% available light goes through tint, doesn't it? Mines 35% and sometimes difficult to see at night
10-11-2001, 10:38 PM
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i have seen the 2.5% ULTRA limo black tint. that would be unacceptable to put on your back windows (all three)...it would be so stupid to do that...and the person woudl regret that when backing out of a completely dark driveway...i even have trouble seeing thru my clear windows when backing out of a dark driveway.
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