Re: Overwattage bulbs.

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/28/01 8:40:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
ishouldwritesheldon@hotmail.com writes:


> Okay, a couple questions.  What is the feasibilty of running highly overwatt 
> bulbs in Euro lights?  Like 130w H3 and 100/55w H4s (because the cops 
> around 
> here are STRICT, I'd better keep a stock low beam as best as I can....).  
> And yes, they're already relayed (thanks, Shannon!) so spare me that 
> schpiel.  Anyways, if the 130s don't make things too hot, and the 100/55s 
> aren't just a crappy idea, where can I get a nice set of both?  TIA.


I run 80/100's on my Rabbit, in the Seattle area, and have had no problems. 
It's probably just because they're not those blue light special bulbs.

Mike
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