low beams on in high beam mode?

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Andre makes some salient points and gives good information.
 The only thing that really concerns me on this is having a big enough
ground 'wire' on each bulb....it's going to carry some significant current.

Larry  sandiego16V


> Jason Adams wrote:
> >
> > So are you guys talking about having both filiments in the H4 bulb
> > illuminated at the same time?
>
>
>     A-yup!
>
>
> > I would hae thought you would burn the bulbs out real fast???
>
>
>     I've had one bulb over the years that needed to be prodded to get
> the low beam to turn on.  Whether or not this mod caused that I can't
> say for sure, but its certainly possible.  Never had a bulb completely
> die on me tho.  I also dont leave my highbeams on while not driving, nor
> do I leave them on for long periods of time.  Where I live I'd be lucky
> to have them on for more than a minute without encountering oncoming
> traffic.
>
>
> > This is not the case? If it can be done, then I want to do it too...
>
>
>     I wouldln't do this mod without relays and also I recommend having
> some name brand E-codes (Hella, Cibie, Bosch).  Not sure how the regular
> sealed beams would be, but whatever you do, stay away from any
> aftermarket housings that use plastic for their backing.
>
>  http://mk1scirocco.com/lowhigh.htm
>
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