hold my hand...55w conversion to 100w bulbs

chetos · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:37 pm

I am thinking about changing to higher watt bulb for my Hella's. What all would I need to do? I am just tapped into my brights. I have no switch on the dash...thanks.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:15 pm

Did you use a relay and a fuse for the hellas? May want to consider using alittle lower gauge wire. :wink:

Other than that, it should be ok.

chetos · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:05 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Did you use a relay and a fuse for the hellas? May want to consider using alittle lower gauge wire. :wink:

Other than that, it should be ok.

Yes, they are both in use. The Hella stock wiring is not thick enough?

Big D · **Joined:** Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:08 pm **Posts:** 349

Becareful as the Hella backs are plastic. They might melt something from the increased wattage.

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:10 am

I've got 100W bulbs in my Hellas. I just bumped up the wiring to 10Ga. and haven't had any issues. I use them almost daily, and it's been a few months since i did the mod. Even if something cracks or breaks, Hella is pretty good with replacing stuff. My friend's sister left his Hellas on without taking the covers off first, melted the covers and cracked the lens. My friend called Hella and they shipped out new covers and reflector/lens assemblies for free.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:07 pm

SavageSS27 wrote:

I've got 100W bulbs in my Hellas. I just bumped up the wiring to 10Ga. and haven't had any issues. I use them almost daily, and it's been a few months since i did the mod. Even if something cracks or breaks, Hella is pretty good with replacing stuff. My friend's sister left his Hellas on without taking the covers off first, melted the covers and cracked the lens. My friend called Hella and they shipped out new covers and reflector/lens assemblies for free.

Awesome, Ill probably put some in mine this week then.

hold my hand...55w conversion to 100w bulbs

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