LMC headlight harness
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
The LMC kit is quite enough for me, and anyone headed down the road towards me.
I like the fact that Ryan went the extra mile with his kit.
But I don't have the money for something that I'm not going to use to its potential.
I like the fact that Ryan went the extra mile with his kit.
But I don't have the money for something that I'm not going to use to its potential.
Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
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From: Gilbert, PA
I have 4000k HIDs and they came with a new harness to pull power directly from the battery. They work amazingly well and are bright as the sun... white light that is. The new harness was very simple to do and the ballasts are tiny. Paid 75$ for it all and lifetime replacements on the bulbs.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2001
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I doubt the headlight housings will handle over wattage bulbs. Besides, they are illegal for a reason.
As for the HID retrofit, that is just not a good idea. It may be brighter, but will produce excessive glare to oncoming drivers. The optics are designed for halogen not HID.
This is just my opinion. I hate driving towards any car with HID even factory equipped.
As for the HID retrofit, that is just not a good idea. It may be brighter, but will produce excessive glare to oncoming drivers. The optics are designed for halogen not HID.
This is just my opinion. I hate driving towards any car with HID even factory equipped.
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: May 2006
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From: Central Mississippi
Just for some clarification, these harness kits consist of 2 relays one for each HL, that the stock harness & stock HL switch energizes to feed heavier wiring directly from the battery to bulbs.
If so, I get the gauge of wiring from above, but what are the relays rated?
If so, I get the gauge of wiring from above, but what are the relays rated?
FTE Chapter Leader
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From: Central Mississippi
Ah yeah, thanx, didn't think of it that way. I got it in my head now. I've got plenty of wire & pieces/parts so I'll nab some relays & have a project for a rainy day.
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Cargo Master
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From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Colorado
Actually talk to a hid designer. They are capable for regular housings as well. 9 times out of 10 its people don't know how to aim they're lights right. I've had mine for years with no problems. Hid housings are just projector lens because most won't know/do the adjustments needed to correct the lens
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pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
HID's behind a faceted lens???
More than a hack job, and annoying, a danger to others on the road...
I see in that writeup he mentions two #87 terminals.
Don't make the mistake of confusing 87 & 87A (which is NC, and open when the relay is energized)
This is how a 'Bosch' relay is pinned out.
More than a hack job, and annoying, a danger to others on the road...
Here's a good write up on it
Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights .: Articles
Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights .: Articles
Don't make the mistake of confusing 87 & 87A (which is NC, and open when the relay is energized)
This is how a 'Bosch' relay is pinned out.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Jacksonville FL
Actually talk to a hid designer. They are capable for regular housings as well. 9 times out of 10 its people don't know how to aim they're lights right. I've had mine for years with no problems. Hid housings are just projector lens because most won't know/do the adjustments needed to correct the lens
If you are going to run HIDs you need to do a projector retrofit.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Edmonton AB, Canada
HID's behind a faceted lens???
More than a hack job, and annoying, a danger to others on the road...
I see in that writeup he mentions two #87 terminals.
Don't make the mistake of confusing 87 & 87A (which is NC, and open when the relay is energized)
This is how a 'Bosch' relay is pinned out.
More than a hack job, and annoying, a danger to others on the road...
I see in that writeup he mentions two #87 terminals.
Don't make the mistake of confusing 87 & 87A (which is NC, and open when the relay is energized)
This is how a 'Bosch' relay is pinned out.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,791
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From: Edmonton AB, Canada
Need these ones from Bosch they have the 2 #87 terminals
http://rb-aa.bosch.com/boaarocs/inde...30&prod_id=121
http://rb-aa.bosch.com/boaarocs/inde...30&prod_id=121
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,576
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Need these ones from Bosch they have the 2 #87 terminals
Relay online catalog
Relay online catalog
The "classic" Bosch layout includes 87 & 87A terminals.
People talk of "Bosch" relays regardless of manufacturer.
Just a 'heads up' to be aware of.
