Any one upgraded there headlamps for the standard H7 55W to 100W with stock wiring?

I've always thought the addition heat generated would damage the plastic headlight covers, but I recall a UK crossfire owner mentioning at a meet, that the 100W he fitted gave him a much better light with NO damage to headlight lens

Any thoughts..before I fit them!

UKKen.

 

No experiance with fitting these to a crossfire Ken but I once had a Scimitar that I had upgraded to Cibe light units & first fitted the 100w to the main beam only, this was great especially when the person came the other way & refused to dip, give them a blast of the 200w would give them arc eye for a while, anyway I digress the effect of such a good main beam made the dip seem even worse so of coarse upgraded these next, but now here is the rub because the dips are more or less permantly on compared to the short time main is on problems then arrose in the form of the dip beam swith on the steering column melting. After replacing the switch I fitted relays to the system to protect it. Im not saying the Crossie would do this as most things on the Scimitar was very low budget although it did have glass headlights, so I would definately wait to find out if anyone else had done it first, either that or fit a pair of Osram nightbreakers as a halfway measure.

 

H Ken
again sorry never fitted any to our crossfire, but bought a set for my crossfire and my Jag Stype, i fitted them to the jag bought some of the ceramic bulb holders as well they worked great very bright, got plenty of flashes from other drivers even on low beam because they are very bright, they were in about 6 weeks when i took car for MOT he failed it due to bulbs brightness, I though swap them for standard and then put back after MOT ( not great has a real ***** of a job) when i cam to do this both lots of wiring including the holders connect to to the ceramic holders had melted quite bad, cost £145 to sort and then another £70 for the Night breakers (Which in my oppinion are a little dissapointing) so therefore obviously never fitted them to the crossfire.

so to sum up i wouldnt bother fella

 

Yes agreed with all above - Ive changed bulbs (all 4) for better quality and got good results while staying at 55w and there are plenty of different choices out there, Osram or Philips. Halfords will fit them for a fiver as well which helps the knuckles and the bad language that starts when you are working on the drivers side!!

 

Thanks Guys...Points and info noted..I will dispence with the possable smell of burning rubber

UKKen

 

Steve, am I right in thinking your SRT came with HID conversion kit? What's the story on this was it no good? or have I got it wrong.

 

I wouldn't advise up-rating bulbs to 100 watt (or beyond) - it's not legal for road use, show or off road rally or track events only - as at 100 watts per lamp the load is increasing 80+% and suspect that this will be outside cable rating the standard bulb housing will probably melt from the extra heat and if it does catch fire (a distinct possibility) just think about insurance aspects too!

I changed the bulbs to the latest Phillips 55W and they are way better than the standard issue.

I also think that someones idea of a tardy dipping oncoming car to be subjected to a full beam 200W + dip of 200W as suggested to give arc eye is irresponsible too IMHO

 

and I think you are an irresponsilbe hooligan too Steve!!!!!!! P.M.S.L

 

Well that was quite a few years ago & obviously not being as perfect as some others on here that have the neck to point out! thankfully now have tamed somewhat since & take my frustrations out on the dragstrip!! That reminds me I must put it back together sometime when I can muster the enthusiasm See you on the 14th

 

Good to see style trumps legality on your driveway !

 

I'm clear on H7 bulb s ...But the fronts fog lights are rated 500w, upgrading to 800w will I still have problems mentioned earlier?

UKKen.

 

800w?? think you mean 80w. I have had 80w in my fogs for over a year had no problem. The bulb holder on the fogs are metal and the lense is glass. nothing to melt the wiring is more than up to the job.

 

Thanks Mo.

UKKen.