>You can get higher-wattage bulbs for the rectangular lights but you won't >get much benefit from them unless you wire them directly to the >alternator/battery via relays controlled by your existing headlight circuit. >Otherwise, the voltage drop across the existing circuit will nullify any >increase in brightness. Even with the higher wattage lamps and rewiring, I >don't think you'll do as well as with the round 7" Hella lens and H4 >combination. > >-Mark McCulley You can't get past the lousey retangular reflectors. The beam distribution just plain sucks. One can always get the euro H4s from Europe at $130 per side (not including bulbs!). James
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