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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by sandman, Dec 22, 2004.

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  1. sandman

    sandman Rookie

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    #1 sandman, Dec 22, 2004
    Does anyone have any recommendations for better/brighter bulbs for driving lamps of a '90 TR? I'm referring to the clear bulbs under the turn signals, they're currently OSRAMS #64151 12V 55watt. Not looking for weird colors or potential electrical issues with too high a wattage, just a noticeable proven upgrade!
    TIA
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Rifledriver, Dec 22, 2004
    Those are fog lights and with the lense design I don't believe that a 500w bulb would be benificial. The car needs real driving lamps or a serious upgrade in the high beams. In any event with the proven weakness in those boards I would carry the electrical load via relays that do not run through the board. Just use the existing equipment as a switching agent.
     
  3. f355spider

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    #3 f355spider, Dec 22, 2004
    Would agree, no 55 watt bulb will give a significant or noticeable improvement. About the only way would be to put in 100 watt bulbs, but that would require adding relays and additional wiring.

    The best upgrade is to replace the headlights with Hella. http://catalog.com/susq/hella/hdlmpprc.htm#5

    Did this on my 328....Hella 7" headlights are way better than on my 355. The stock bulbs (55 watt low, 60 watt high H4) work find. If you want a "whiter" apprearance, you can get the +50% bulbs, which add a bit of xenon gas to the halogen. Skip the +100%, they are blue looking.
     
  4. Prova85

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    #4 Prova85, Dec 22, 2004
    While on the subject of bulbs, I'd like to ask if there's a source for either Osram 5007 bulbs in Amber color or a source for amber paint for a clear 5007 for my Euro Tr. No luck so far.

    TIA

    Kenny K.
     

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