Hendrik Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 For a 1986 4WD turbo at , I would like to install 100/80 watt bulbs. I know that it is only legal for off-road use.... Apart from extra relays and extra copper wires . do the plastic housing support the (nearly) double power consuming ? Who has some experience ? Any input is welcome before may be burning my car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 umm ... there is no plastic housing in stock form - your headlights are glass and the bowles are steel with a chrome coating - so no problems there - the only plastic piece is the retainer for the bulb itself! you will DEFINATELY need to run a completely seperate wiring harness/relays for the headlights, as your stock one will go up in smoke with that setup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 umm ... there is no plastic housing in stock form - your headlights are glass and the bowles are steel with a chrome coating - so no problems there - the only plastic piece is the retainer for the bulb itself!... This information is for USA models, per US Department Of Transportation regulations. I would be careful about assuming what other countries' regulations allow on Subarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 you will DEFINATELY need to run a completely seperate wiring harness/relays for the headlights, as your stock one will go up in smoke with that setup!! this is VERY important! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 umm ... there is no plastic housing in stock form - your headlights are glass and the bowles are steel with a chrome coating - so no problems there - the only plastic piece is the retainer for the bulb itself! you will DEFINATELY need to run a completely seperate wiring harness/relays for the headlights, as your stock one will go up in smoke with that setup!! The wiring is no problem (I am an electronic engineer) , but I doubt the plastic part . It is the rear of the headlight (different in Europe ?) and carries not only the bulb but also gives the total stability of the headlamp. So I would like to hear from people who really did this with pos/neg experience. Thanks for all input ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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