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Headlight HARNESSES...
I had SilverStar bulbs in my lowbeam headlights for about one year...before (prematurely) burning out.....I replaced the burned out SilverStars with the original bulbs that I saved...which work to this day! [about another year later!].........I recently was told that the premature failure may have been due to inadequate harness wire size (?).........Also, the quality.... or more appropriately.....intensity of the SilverStars was not noticeably better than the stock bulbs! I was told this ALSO may be a result of the inadequate stock harness wiring (?)....
I remember reading something about a headlight harness mod....possibly for this application... Let me know what you think ....and whether or not this belongs here ...or in MODS site(?) THANKS for your help!
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! Last edited by James Scott; 01-24-2005 at 01:35 AM. |
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Do I want to get into this discussion again?
Uh... when you run a higher wattage bulb, you'll need a thicker set of wires. Otherwise, the wires heat up and melt. If you have the same wattage, and if the blubs fail, it's just crappy bulbs.
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: • NONE Previous SVXes: •1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k • 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k • 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:•2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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I upgraded my wires. I got the kit from ebay for about $30.
Just get the one for 9005 9006. I think napa allso can get them. The one I got is made by Matix
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page Last edited by AFBeefcake; 01-24-2005 at 12:25 PM. |
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Your best option would be to run some fused/relayed power from the battery directly to the headlamps using a lower gauge gauge wire and a heavy-duty connector.
Mike |
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GAUGE this....
SOOOOOOooooooo......
LWIN...... Are the Silver Stars higher wattage than stock bulbs ?.....How much difference (in wattage) is enough to require "thicker" wire (harnesses) ?...... MIKE...... How could the higher wattage bulbs require a "SMALLER GAUGE WIRE" ? If I'm treading on previous ground, gentlemen, please refer me to the old threads......Otherwise, please expand your comments to include the best possible approach to switching from stock bulbs ...to these SilverStar bulbs, which are so popular... THANKS for your time...and wisdom... P.S. So is it true that the stock harness with these SilverStar bulbs .....would be likely to shine DIM and FAIL PREMATURELY ?
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! Last edited by James Scott; 01-24-2005 at 10:51 PM. |
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Lower....NOT ....thinner
MIKE....I see my error...You said lower gauge (THICKER)....not smaller gauge!
SORRY....
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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The one I got looks like this one, but its for 9005/9005.
you can get them here for $29.99 http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page Last edited by AFBeefcake; 01-26-2005 at 08:42 PM. |
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Huh?
Now I know why I see just fine with stock.
Lee SVXx5 |
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harness
I ordered today 9005/9006 harness from Jeg's
THANKS
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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