spot lights

[slim]

does anybody know if i change my h1 55w bulbs in my spots for a high performance 100w(these i know are ilegal for road use but i wont be using them on the road... honest!!) bulbs could this cause any elecrical problems. it is run through a relay but would i be better to run 1 relay to each light and use 1 switch... thanks guys.........

[da SLUG man]

does anybody know if i change my h1 55w bulbs in my spots for a high performance 100w(these i know are ilegal for road use but i wont be using them on the road... honest!!) bulbs could this cause any elecrical problems. it is run through a relay but would i be better to run 1 relay to each light and use 1 switch... thanks guys.........

depends what what cable you're using... stick a lower rated fuse in the circuit than the cable and if it pops then you know you gotta uprate it...

[Danno]

A standard size relay is more than adequate to handle 2x100w lamps but as slugboy said make sure your cable size is enough. I have 4 spots on my truck all with 100w lamps and 2 relays. I have used 20A cable throughout.

[slim]

A standard size relay is more than adequate to handle 2x100w lamps but as slugboy said make sure your cable size is enough. I have 4 spots on my truck all with 100w lamps and 2 relays. I have used 20A cable throughout.

thanks guys for the reply, not sure what size the cable is maybe it would be better for me to rewire so i know that its good. where abouts have you mounted your spots as i have mine mounted on my bull bar and when driving u can see the light shaking as though its not secure enough its no major problem i can live with it but would be nice to stop this happening?????

[Danno]

One of the easiest ways to to check your cable size against what they sell in the local Halfrauds. Rough measurement will do.

I have two on my nudge bars and two on my roof rails. I had the same vibration problem and used a length of perforated metal strip screwed to the top of the spotlamp and to the slam panel, under the bonnet.

I suggest using the plastic coated version and only on cheap spots, if they are chrome I would do it. Demon Tweeks to Lamp Steady bars that are used on MK2 Escort Rally cars fitted with Cibie Oscars. Check their website.

[slim]

One of the easiest ways to to check your cable size against what they sell in the local Halfrauds. Rough measurement will do.

I have two on my nudge bars and two on my roof rails. I had the same vibration problem and used a length of perforated metal strip screwed to the top of the spotlamp and to the slam panel, under the bonnet.

I suggest using the plastic coated version and only on cheap spots, if they are chrome I would do it. Demon Tweeks to Lamp Steady bars that are used on MK2 Escort Rally cars fitted with Cibie Oscars. Check their website.

thanks for the advise not seen those before think they will do the trick cheers danno............

[dirtydog]

whats the general view on brands for spotlights... seen a lot of stuff about Cibie, any good? What are good stuff to look out for? I have BOSCH halogens (apparently) on at the mo but they are yellow and could look better and brighter.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

[slim]

whats the general view on brands for spotlights... seen a lot of stuff about Cibie, any good? What are good stuff to look out for? I have BOSCH halogens (apparently) on at the mo but they are yellow and could look better and brighter.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

not sure what make the spots ive got are. i got mine with the truck and the guy who had it before me got them from work (he worked for scania as a mechanic) but ive just bouhgt a pair of 100w extreme white high performance h1 bulbs. i had a set of 75w standard bulbs in before this and what a diffrence they make......... melt a milk bottle at 100 yards....

[dirtydog]

not sure what make the spots ive got are. i got mine with the truck and the guy who had it before me got them from work (he worked for scania as a mechanic) but ive just bouhgt a pair of 100w extreme white high performance h1 bulbs. i had a set of 75w standard bulbs in before this and what a diffrence they make......... melt a milk bottle at 100 yards....

where from matey???
ta

[slim]

where from matey???
ta

ordered them over the net from here http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk got them day after i ordered well packed would use them again infact thinking of upgrading my existing headlight bulbs..........hope this helps c heers...

[Danno]

All depends what you want to spend. If you want posh chrome one then PIAA or Cibie Oscars. I only get cheapo ones and fit better bulbs. I break so many when I go off road it seems pointless to spend £50+ per spotlamp!