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Old 08-17-2010, 05:12 PM
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Does anyone know if you can use 100 watt H1 bulb (instead off the 55w) to replace high beam without any issues? I order these from ebay from a seller in Japan selling them as s2000 replacement bulbs.
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I'd think it would most certainly melt the paint in your 00 series headlight enclosures. Even 55W bulbs seem to do this in the early S2000s.
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I dont ride with the highs on for a long time so not too worried about that. Just dont want to melt the plug, wires, etc. Anyone know about that or using 100 watts H1 bulbs as highs.
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I swapped mine out for 110w. No problem. I have swapped out the OEM bulbs in most my cars. Never had a problem. In all probability, the eBay blulbs are 55w anyway.
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Safer to use a stock wattage +90 bulb like the Nightbreakers or Xtreme Power. Or wire up direct battery power and relays. Can't say about the housing though...

This is what I use, bought from this site too. Great price, fast shipping, and a free ricer bulb for the license plate.

Powerbulbs.co.uk
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Anyone know of some good high beam bulbs that are yellow/gold that will not have any issues??
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