Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
On Mar 26, 2006, at 5:03 PM, Dave M. wrote: Joe Knight just picked up a set for his E-code lights and reported that he was definitely impressed with the difference from stock bulbs. :-) -Dave M. How's ole Joe these days? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
Yeah, I'm looking forward to having Joe back on the list, I owe him one or two, uh, its three or four, actually its five or more. Lets see, he sold me his brake bleeder adapter kit, helped me get a spring compressor, provided info for my ball joint tool, told me about Gus Pfister, tried in vain to teach me EPC and ... Hurry back Joe. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans Joe Knight just picked up a set ... Haven't heard anything from him lately. Is he not on this list? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
Joe signed off this list, too high a fluff-to-content level I think, lol. He's still dieseling away with his 124.193 wagon though. =) -Dave M. -- Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:27:48 -0700 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb? On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:03:49 -0800 Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMO, the latest greatest H4 bulbs are the new Osram Hypers. Thanks for the tip. Joe Knight just picked up a set ... Haven't heard anything from him lately. Is he not on this list? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
On Mar 25, 2006, at 3:32 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote: I was interested in going slightly overwattage and wanted to get some relays to put inline. Does anyone have a link to a write-up for wiring these? Also, what are the latest/greatest H4those Sylvania White star or something like that?? Thanks! Jeff Zedic Try Daniel Stern Lighting, I believe he has a how-to on the subject. I have Sylvania Silver Stars and they throw a nice beam with 60/55s and no relays. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
John Berryman wrote: I have Sylvania Silver Stars and they throw a nice beam with 60/55s and no relays. I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very nice. However, I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the 300TD and the 240D will be getting an alternator upgrade as part of that deal. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
On Mar 25, 2006, at 11:54 PM, John Ervine wrote: I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very nice. However, I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the 300TD and the 240D will be getting an alternator upgrade as part of that deal. -- John L. Ervine I've used 100/90s and they get real hot. I had 3 Sylvania bulbs that actually melted the glass of the bulb. I can honestly say, other than drawing more current they did not seem any brighter than the bulbs I am currently using (60/55 Silver Stars) without relays. I get an oncoming car flashing their brights at me about once a month. Of course, if you like all the extra wires, relays and fuses/ breakers go for it. I did and found little benefit. 60/55s will be easier to get off the shelf replacements for too. I ended up with 1 100/90 and a 60/55 on my way back from Key West last year due to lack of availability. YMMV. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
Johnny, Right after sending I remembered DSL. I KNOW he'll have the real thing not that blue tinty rice burner shit. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
On Mar 26, 2006, at 1:00 AM, Jeff Zedic wrote: Johnny, Right after sending I remembered DSL. I KNOW he'll have the real thing not that blue tinty rice burner shit. Jeff Zedic Plus he knows more than the average bulb seller. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
Jeff - I also recommend Dan Stern. He has a kit that has the connectors for the back of the high power H4s that won't melt. It also has a couple of relays, relay sockets the crimp spades to connect to the relays and a couple of healthy fuse holders with fuses. I was able to get the proper color wire, to match that on the car, in 14ga and 12ga and 10ga from an NTE wire distributor near Sacramento, CA to take the current from my 130/100 H4s, also from Dan. They are a German brand, Narva, and they have been running trouble free for a few years now. I am running the 130/100 H4s with relays and heavier wire in both my Benzes. I had enough empty spaces in the fuse box of my 126 to mount the relays in there. I used some of the woven nylon plastic chinese finger trick looking sleeving, from McMaster-Carr, to encase my wiring in nice looms, terminated with tie wraps. You have to look real close to see that it is not stock. Barry http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html I was interested in going slightly overwattage and wanted to get some relays to put inline. Does anyone have a link to a write-up for wiring these?
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
speaking of euro wagons, I was REALLY watching this one close, was at like $900, no reserve for quite a while, then jumped up to 4k, no telling what it will end at. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4624665339rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 John Ervine wrote: John Berryman wrote: I have Sylvania Silver Stars and they throw a nice beam with 60/55s and no relays. I have the same bulbs now in the wagon, and they are very, very nice. However, I still plan to install relays and some nice 100/90s. Both the 300TD and the 240D will be getting an alternator upgrade as part of that deal. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
IMO, the latest greatest H4 bulbs are the new Osram Hypers. The 70/65 variant will put out substantially more light than stock 60/55 (despite the numbers looking awfully similar), and there should be no need to mess with relays. The next step up is the 85/80 Hypers but I don't think you'd want to use those without relays. They're not cheap, but they are rated to last 2x-3x longer than most overwatt Rallye bulbs. You can buy them from Peter: http://www.mckeige.com/products-osram.php They're not listed on his website, you need to email him for more details. I just picked up a set for my VW, which has E-code lights but no relays. Joe Knight just picked up a set for his E-code lights and reported that he was definitely impressed with the difference from stock bulbs. :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:32:41 -0500 From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb? I finally got around to installing my Euro lights that I bought fom John M in Victoria! (Thanks again John) Boy is it nice to be able to see at night again! What a huge difference; I already knew it would be better as I have them on my W123 and had them on my W126 also. I was interested in going slightly overwattage and wanted to get some relays to put inline. Does anyone have a link to a write-up for wiring these? Also, what are the latest/greatest H4those Sylvania White star or something like that?? Thanks! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:03:49 -0800 Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMO, the latest greatest H4 bulbs are the new Osram Hypers. Thanks for the tip. Joe Knight just picked up a set ... Haven't heard anything from him lately. Is he not on this list? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?
Thanks Jim! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
