Hedlight bulbs

[pops]

i find it quicker from the behind too 20 mins and both sides done
and that includes a cup of tea made by her indoors at half time

[paulh]

Just changed mine this morning, timed it at 23mins, that was removing the batteries and screenwash/header tank method.
After fitting the wiring upgrade a couple of months ago I installed 80w/100w lamps which were great, however after getting flashed a couple of times while on dipped beam I decided they had to go and picked a couple of these Osram Silverstar Zenon gas bulbs up at believe it or not a car boot sale. Brand new still sealed in the pack for £4 pr.
I changed the first one and switched on full beam and in full daylight I couldn't see any difference between the two.
If I get flashed at now it's tough luck

[Hip_o_crit>>IoW<<]

Search for 'headlight upgrade' or 'rockcrawler'.

Basicaly the wiring to the headlamps in toyotas is a bit rubbish. you loose about 3 volts out of your 13 on the way to the lamp - and this looses about half the light or more, Xenons are even more fussy about volt loss that halogens.

putting on bigger wires fed from a relay avoids using any significant voltage on the way to the bulb, and makes all the difference.

You can make your own, or buy a plug in kit for 30quid.

WOW, that iz newz to me. I think that mod's just gone on my to do list
Cheers

[pops]

Search for 'headlight upgrade' or 'rockcrawler'.

Basicaly the wiring to the headlamps in toyotas is a bit rubbish. you loose about 3 volts out of your 13 on the way to the lamp - and this looses about half the light or more, Xenons are even more fussy about volt loss that halogens.

putting on bigger wires fed from a relay avoids using any significant voltage on the way to the bulb, and makes all the difference.

You can make your own, or buy a plug in kit for 30quid.

best mod you can do if you drive alot at night and not expensive

[Predictable Bob]

OK, I've read the headlight upgrade threads but it all seems to be aimed at the 2nd Gens ......

Last year I changed the bulbs for some 55/60W 50% brighter things from Halfrauds and the lighting did improve noticeably but I'd still like a bit more if it's not too much hassle so ..... where can I get a 3rd gen loom upgrade kit ?

Cheers