Thread: HEADLIGHT WIRING UPGRADE KIT is ready

No worries, thanks. Matt

Hi Drivesafe
Just waiting for a firewood chq to clear then you have an order for a combination kit.
Andrew

my knowledge in this area is nil too. but i did a hella h3 upgrade, plus IPF 'fatboys', to my 86 defender, while it is better not dramatically (for the cost) then standard, will this wiring loom, etc make more difference?

if so PM me and saddle me up for a kit...

I already have my headlights and hi beam on seperate relays, so the dip switch no only goes as far as the relay, is the kit any use to me?

Originally Posted by Maggot4x4

I already have my headlights and hi beam on seperate relays, so the dip switch no only goes as far as the relay, is the kit any use to me?

MMMM dip switch - now that is a great idea - like the ones in the old falcons near your left foot - how hard would it be to put one of those in drivesafe

Mick

Hi def-90, most of the wiring looms that come with driving lights and the FEW headlight wiring upgrade kits are not much better that the wiring that is installed in the vehicle from new.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you have wasted your money but the wiring in these kits is usually NOT thick enough.

My kits supply 4mm automotive cable for the headlights and 5mm automotive cable for the driving lights and this is nearly always thicker than any of the other looms.


Hi Maggot4x4, same as above but in your case as you should only need thick cable, if you haven’t already installed it.

If you haven’t fitted thick enough wire, print out the wiring diagram I have posted in the Projects and Tutorial section and go to an auto electrician or auto supply shop and get what you need.

Cheers.

i feel like an ass now, guy from arb told me that i didn't need wiring upgrade...i thought towork properly they would. was just a plug in and play - change concealed unit to new unit with changeable bulbs...maybe i should order your kit...

Hi Def-90
You arent an ASS,and you werent led up the garden path either.
Do you have the ARB cattledog???
If so look those globes up,THEY SUIT STANDARD WIRING SYSTEMS,the do have other IPF globes listed that require the wiring upgrade.
If you do fit the wiring upgrade you should get the full benefit from those $150 globes.
Andrew