Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 14:47:15 -0000 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Classic 900 and High wattage bulbs
In article <b1luqt$13vphk$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de>, grunffnopsam.com says... > MeatballTurbo wrote: > > I noticed this morning that the headlights are a little dim. > > I'm assuming this is the silver dulling on the reflectors. > > > > Are the headlamp bulbs on a '84 Classic 900 glass or Metal or are they > > plastic like a more modern car? > > Plastic bulbs? Do you mean the headlamp units? 'Cause I've never > seen plastic bulbs... Mean't to type reflectors/bowls not bulbs. > If you do mean the units, then they're glass. > > > Until I locate a better set of headlights, or get the current ones re- > > silvered, I'm considering fitting a set of High wattage (80watt dip/100 > > watt main) bulbs in, if the relays and wiring will take them. > > Sounds a bit naughty Carl - you know the maximum allowed for > road use is 55W ;-). > > The wiring and relay will take it fine (tried and tested over a > long period). But cleaning the lens, inside and out, makes a big > difference, so I'd try that first. 55w watt was only the limit for cars made after I think '86/'87 when E- Marking came in headlamp bulbs. Cars made before that date aren't restricted like those made after (where it says they are for competition/offroad use only) I know the outside of the lens is clean. the headlight wash wipe works perfectly :) Checked that while I was viewing the car. Got him to activate it while I watched. -- Carl Robson The poster formally known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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