Hi all.

Preface: not trying to reinvent the wheel here. I know lots have done
the relay upgrade. My reasoning is below.   :)

I've been enjoying my new "Motorcycle" E4 headlights on my '81. Even
with stock wattage bulbs, it's a huge improvement over sealed beam
rounds. But I need more light!

Thought: install new switch and dedicated circuit, (no added relays),
bypass ignition switch, use stock hi/low relay, connect supply of
circuit in at stock connectors to headlights.

Added work aside, is there anything inherently wrong or illegal, about
doing this? Would I "simply" tap into 30 where it enters pre fuse at
the fuse box? (adding inline fuses of course) What gauge wire for the
next step up in lighting?   (I bet that info is online somewhere)

I used to do a lot of road gigs in a '77 Caprice with upgraded
headlights. Amazing, but relays would cack out at THE worst moments
(before a corner) This stuck in my mind, so thought to make a system
that didn't rely on relays. Likely the installation was faulty on the
Caprice, but it would be my preference to make a "bulletproof" system.
Like all that could fail would be the switch, fuse(s), stock hi/low
relay and switch  ..... I think   ;)

Neil.

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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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