130amp Upgrade Alternator Arrived

[bslacker]

So any news on the results?

[robspeed325i]

so far so good, but im still not taxing it much (still waiting to get my audio gear shipped to me from cali)... i do notice the alternator kicking on when i first start the car. i give it a little gas and the lights go brighter slightly. its not as bad as my GM alty in my 02, which often needed a big blip to turn on. Seems fine, but again im not sucking its teets very hard ;)

[kylebes1]

I want the bulbs you have if they are 120 watts each...

[robspeed325i]

wut.

130w driving lights x2 = 260
100w highbeams x4 = 400
=660

actually im thinking im just going to use osram nightbreakers which are 60w h4 (on high) and 55w h1s, that way i dont have to re-do any stock wiring. i may or may not put on the driving lights which are in storage atm...

[BillBrasky]

I upgraded to a 140amp Bosch alternator about 5 years ago in my E36. I was having problems running my stereo and high beam lights at the same time. Needless to say, I don't have that problem anymore.

[kylebes1]

wut.

130w driving lights x2 = 260
100w highbeams x4 = 400
=660

actually im thinking im just going to use osram nightbreakers which are 60w h4 (on high) and 55w h1s, that way i dont have to re-do any stock wiring. i may or may not put on the driving lights which are in storage atm...

Secondary wiring with a relay is not difficult, but do you think it is all that necessary? I guess with all that it may be...

What h4 bulbs are those you speak of? I did the conversion and the cheapo bulbs included in the kit are already degrading.

[robspeed325i]

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