Date:         Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:37:27 +0200
Reply-To:     Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
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From:         Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
Subject:      Re: Can the stock headlight wiring handle higher wattage bulbs?
Comments: To: Chris Earl <vw_traveler@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I would personally recommend the full rewiring, in addition to the relays.

The 100/80 watt bulbs will most probably make your thin OEM wires hot.

The whole point of doing the relay/wiring thing, is to decrease the voltage
drop to a minimum at the headlight lamp, and to protect the switch from
melting.  If you want the most light, and the best solution... do the wiring
upgrade (it is NOT difficult... can be completed in an afternoon).

Good Luck,

RSF

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Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 8:18 PM
Subject: Can the stock headlight wiring handle higher wattage bulbs?