>
>Henry,
>
> You're right about needing relays to put any more current on the lighting
>circuit.
- -snip-
>
> I'm interested in hearing about your results when you switch to the H4
>bulbs. We have switched over to the rectangular headlights, and they seem
>better than the round ones used to be, but we can always use more and
>better focused light. Do you have the round lights or have you also
>switched to the rectangular ones?
Zak,
we still have the original headlamp configuration. I was looking at moving to newer rectangular lights in order to improve
the cut-off characteristics of the headlights, and get a better illuminating beam.
Then I discovered that Cibie makes a lamp assembly for the H series bulbs. It has a good cut-off pattern and would allow me
to improve (I think) the headlights. I expect that total parts cost will be in the $250 range, and allow me to go back to
stock if the experiement doesn't work out. The standard H4 bulb is a 65/55 watt unit. Overwattage at 100/80 and 130/100 is
also available.
Regardless, I believe that I will go to a relay setup for the headlights.
Henry
>
> Zak
>
>
>>Actually the reason why I'm planning on re-wiring has nothing to do with
>the intrinsic safety of the existing setup. It's
>>based on my desire to move from the current sealed beam lights to a
>replacable bulb H4 type of set up. The current wiring is
>>inadequate for higher wattage bulbs in my opinion - especially if I add
>other driving lights.
>>
>>So my alternatives are to replace the existing switch and wiring, or add a
>relay controlled circuit for the headlights only.
>>In the spirit of making as few physical changes as possible in the dash
>area, I'll use the headlight switch as a control
>>circuit that carries little current to the relays.
>
>>Henry
>
>
>
Henry Davis Consulting, Inc / new product consulting
PO Box 1270 / product readiness reviews
Soquel, Ca 95073 / IP reviews
ph: (408) 462-5199 / full service marketing
fax: (408) 462-5198
http://www.henry-davis.com
>Henry,
>
> You're right about needing relays to put any more current on the lighting
>circuit.
- -snip-
>
> I'm interested in hearing about your results when you switch to the H4
>bulbs. We have switched over to the rectangular headlights, and they seem
>better than the round ones used to be, but we can always use more and
>better focused light. Do you have the round lights or have you also
>switched to the rectangular ones?
Zak,
we still have the original headlamp configuration. I was looking at moving to newer rectangular lights in order to improve
the cut-off characteristics of the headlights, and get a better illuminating beam.
Then I discovered that Cibie makes a lamp assembly for the H series bulbs. It has a good cut-off pattern and would allow me
to improve (I think) the headlights. I expect that total parts cost will be in the $250 range, and allow me to go back to
stock if the experiement doesn't work out. The standard H4 bulb is a 65/55 watt unit. Overwattage at 100/80 and 130/100 is
also available.
Regardless, I believe that I will go to a relay setup for the headlights.
Henry
>
> Zak
>
>
>>Actually the reason why I'm planning on re-wiring has nothing to do with
>the intrinsic safety of the existing setup. It's
>>based on my desire to move from the current sealed beam lights to a
>replacable bulb H4 type of set up. The current wiring is
>>inadequate for higher wattage bulbs in my opinion - especially if I add
>other driving lights.
>>
>>So my alternatives are to replace the existing switch and wiring, or add a
>relay controlled circuit for the headlights only.
>>In the spirit of making as few physical changes as possible in the dash
>area, I'll use the headlight switch as a control
>>circuit that carries little current to the relays.
>
>>Henry
>
>
>
Henry Davis Consulting, Inc / new product consulting
PO Box 1270 / product readiness reviews
Soquel, Ca 95073 / IP reviews
ph: (408) 462-5199 / full service marketing
fax: (408) 462-5198
http://www.henry-davis.com
