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Re: Halogen Headlamps

To: dstauffa@csc.com
Subject: Re: Halogen Headlamps
From: "Shane Ingate" <madmax_xx@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:25:29 -0500
Dave,

Replacing sealed-beam headlamps with halogen lamps is one of the first
things any classic car owner should consider doing.  Aside from
the benefit of a brighter, whiter light, the lamps will continue to
work if the globe is cracked by a stone.

You did the correct thing by putting them on separate relays.  The
original wiring cannot support the load of the big bulbs.

I run Marchal CatsEyes, plus Cibie Oscars.  Yeah, I know, my lights
are probably worth more than the whole car!  :)  I also have a driving
lamp for a back-up light; it is really useful for getting SUVs off
my tail.

One does have to be careful with the police; all that reflecting area
does draw a lot of attention from Constable Plod, so make sure they
are DOT approved.  Ask me how I know; neither the Marchals or the
Oscars are approved; "For offroad driving only".  :)

Cheers,

Shane Ingate, TR6 "Rallye"



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