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Old 08-29-2017, 01:57 PM
henryford henryford is offline
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hi folks my concern is : changing headlamp bulbs to brighter type #9007 =is there any issues hurting the lamp component from a brighter bulb AND are there any easy methods to remove and install the bulb
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Old 08-29-2017, 04:34 PM
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A brighter bulb means more wattage which also means more amps to power the bulb on a socket and wire that are not designed for that
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Old 08-29-2017, 05:13 PM
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thanks jswifto that makes sense ==could mean trouble down the road [no pun ] but with wiring burning later on ''yea good point thaks again ANY OTHER THOUGHTS TO THIS ARE WELCOME ALSO
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Old 08-29-2017, 05:39 PM
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Have you considered just a higher color temperature bulb? maybe something around 5k personally i wouldn't go over 5500 out of respect to oncoming drivers

I think OEM'S are around 4300 IIRC
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Old 08-30-2017, 02:33 PM
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thanks Markous =do explain 5k if oem is 4300 ==do you mean in wattage draw?? or amp needed ;;im not too clear on this =also will it hurt lamp component,, Jswifto has said it may not be a wise choice for me to up-grade lighting brightness = I have to agree with him to ,but ,I'm still curious AND maybe just increase the lights a small amount only ==thank you
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Old 08-30-2017, 03:46 PM
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The kelvin i'm referring to is a measure of color temperature not wattage.

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Old 08-30-2017, 03:52 PM
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The kelvin i'm referring to is a measure of color temperature not wattage.

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