Thread: Brighter Headlights

I use 90/100's and they've been good.

<span style="color:blue">upgrade your wiring first with relays to power your lights properly.......
then look at different globes......</span>

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">upgrade your wiring first with relays to power your lights properly.......
then look at different globes......</span>

Exactly, I have a cable directly from the alternator output to a dual fused relay. Makes a big difference.

Trev.

I have 90/130 with the wiring upgrade and relays.

after adding relays and before you upgrade the globes, just check what your headlight reflector is made out of. If it's polycarbonate/plastic (a lot are) it may not cope with 100w or more of heat.
In our Patrol I use 60/55 +50 globes with good success (plastic headlight reflector)
The Defender has Cibie 'Z' headlights, and has had 130/90w, and currently has 100/90w H4 globes.

What would I be looking at for wiring upgrade and relays ? under $300 ? or is it possible for a bush mechanic to have a go ?? 8)

Hi There,
3+ years ago, had a Pirahna Superloom fitted to the S1 disco...($175 ) difference noticeable immediately!!....then put narva + 50 globes in.....absolute chalk and cheese, as previously the lights were like candles.

All up cost $200 and a pleasure to drive at night
.....As for the blue bulbs, i tried those first and were a liability in wet weather, everything was gloomy in the rain and not as much fill IMHO,

Did some research on alternatives for the Narva's and the Phillips Vision + range came up lots....i think they're around $40 a pair. hope this helps.

cheers,

Wayne.

I made up my own new wiring loom from the relay (Twin New Era) to the lights. Cost around $50.00 for the relay, headlight plugs and heavy wire. About 2 hours to make up. You can just unplug the whole lot and plug in the standard plugs if need be (after putting back in the standard wattage globes). Why pay $200 when you can do it yourself for about 1/4 of the cost. Makes a big difference. I run 80/110 watt PIAA globes which so far have proven to be very reliable compared with many other types. Suggest you use good quality headlight inserts as well such as Hella or Cibie or perhaps Narva.
By the way, I have been looking for a set of Marchal Ampilux or Cibie Biode inserts if anyone knows of a good set lying around unwanted.

Ian