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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Arrow Headlight Relay Conversion

Just finished converting my headlights to relays, and they are a LOT brighter. Completed the project for around $30, If you are still running the stock headlights, at least use relays. It's reduces the load on your headlight switch and increases the voltage to your headlight. Pics soon to come
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Yep, I did this too a few months back. What a difference in light output! Very worthwhile mod...
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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tutorial?
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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tutorial?
Tutorial with pics would be great. I can take most things apart with my eyes closed, by relays are an unknown to me.

I live out in the country, and anything that improves my headlights I would be very interested in!
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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I will see what I can do. I took some photos when I was putting it all together, but I'll have to find where I stored them. Should be able to put something together...
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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For starters though, check out DanielSternlighting.com

That is where I found the directions for the mod. However, they cover a lot of different systems and can be a bit confusing. I think it would be much easier to understand if re-written just for our cars.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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www.victoriabritish.com has a conversion wiring harness pre-built with the correct connectors for our headlamps for $29.99.

Check it out when you get a chance - probably the fastest way to do this mod,
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