80 - 100w Headlight bulbs

[mec]

Hi All,

I was planning to put some higher wattage bulbs for my high beam, not dipped beam i don't want to blind other motorists. I do a fair amount of country lane driving, and more visibility would be much welcome.

I know the manual states to only use the bulbs specified on the chart or you'll go straight to hell

So would higher rated bulbs melt the plastic headlights or wiring?

Cheers

Gi

[HenryV]

Headlights - the plastic will melt into an ugly yellow/brownish hue.

Check with different bulb manufactures, some manufacturers sell their 50W light bulbs with an advertised 80W-100W output (e.g. PIAA). They do this by changing the filament, so more of the light is put forward, rather than scattered.

Do not use 80W-100W bulbs.

[mec]

Thanks for the info HenryV, I have just added Ring ultra xenons to the dipped beam which have the unmeasurable claim of 'up to 50% brighter than standard headlights', wonder what they would call a standard headlight. Cynical comment aside they have made a difference though.

I guess I will do the same for the main beams and give up the crazy rally bulb route