Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-28 Thread John Berryman
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?

2006-03-27 Thread Dave M.
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]> > Subje

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-27 Thread Harry Watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
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?

2006-03-26 Thread Dave M.
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

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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?ViewItem&item=4624665339&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 John Ervine wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread Barry Stark
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 wir

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread John Berryman
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?

2006-03-26 Thread Jeff Zedic
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?

2006-03-26 Thread John Berryman
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

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread John Ervine
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 alte

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-26 Thread John Berryman
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

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
Thanks Jim! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Headlight relays---Kaleb?

2006-03-25 Thread Jim Cathey
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? For a 107 SL: http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLlights.html Note that this car does not have a lamp-out monitoring system to fight. Also, what are the