>I have spent to date in two months on the Disco - errrrmm, about £150
>including doing a major service myself. That is new headlights and bulbs
>80/100's they are much better for the lights.
Make sure the wiring and switches are all up to spec. I can't remember if
the disco 1s use relays for the headlamps or if the current runs through the
dipswitch etc., probably depends on the age and model. I have, however,
seen 100W headlamps cause failure of light switches and so on in the longer
term. I think the circuitry can handle it when new, but it sure finds out
the dodgy connectors and such.
best way is to fit heavy duty wiring and relays.
modern motors seem to have ever thinner gauge wiring, too - headlamp supply
wires used to be nice fat things, capable of taking 15A with ease; these
days, they look way too thin and are not really likely to take double the
current too well, even if they don't overheat they'll create a voltage drop
which reduces the output of the bigger bulbs.
Been somewhat impressed with Philips vision plus (or other similar from
other makers) as standard-wattage bulbs giving a good light.

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Derek - 16 Apr 2006 22:51 GMT
>>I have spent to date in two months on the Disco - errrrmm, about £150
>>including doing a major service myself. That is new headlights and bulbs
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> Been somewhat impressed with Philips vision plus (or other similar from
> other makers) as standard-wattage bulbs giving a good light.
Funny you should mention that Austin I was about to transplant a pair of
Xenon +30's across from the scooby I'm a big fan as I have mentioned a few
times really as we get older they are a must- I'm past squinting behind 2
candles in a series spec lights I have never fancied the idea of the higher
wattage bulbs Peggy's wiring used to get warm with standard lights so 100's
were a no no.
I might be doing some alteration to the switch gear because it has the
remotes for the factory radio - tho' its been fitted with a Sony CD player I
was wondering if the ICE remote harness is separate from the loom no doubt
I'll find out when I get into the dash to upgrade the alarm system. Oh nuts
not more stuff to buy
Derek