Dodd, Kelvin SEZ -
>
> The electrical system in the car can handle the standard H4 without any
>problem. The weak spot in the system is the High/Low beam switch contacts
>which get dirty, corrode, heat up then melt the plastic.
>
> Installing a relay prevents this problem and if done correctly is simple and
>cheap but it is not essential if you stick to standard H4 and don't get
>tempted by the hot rodded 100w ones.
Kelvin -
Does the same recommendation hold for the MGA? I am loathe to re-use
the crummy sealed beam headlights, and I had always assumed H4s were a
swap-out replacement, but you know what happense when you *assume*.
I'll avoid trying to make some lame joke about lamp wattage and Kelvin
temperature of the light...
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David Breneman
Distributed Systems Software Analyst
DHL/Airborne Express
3101 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: +1-206-830-4253
Fax: +1-206-830-4432
david.breneman@dhl.com
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