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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm thinking about rearranging/adding to the headlights on my Ss, but I'm worried about pulling to much juice from the electrical system and A) overheating some wires, B) draining my battery out on the road, or C) both. Can someone tell me what the maximum safe power draw is for the lighting system, so I can plan my lights accordingly? Thanks!

~SM
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07xb12ss
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just use the factory circuits as triggers and add relays and run new wires. Use LEDs to reduce current loads.
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Rah7777777
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on the relay if your installing a
"home-made" kit.

check over in the Uly section as there are a few guys who have 4 headlights.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 06:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can google up maximum chassis wiring for particular guages of wire, and I have posted links to charts a couple of times here. Watts = volts * amps, so you can do the math to go backwards from there.

When I put in a HID low beam, I ran a new wire with a relay, but knew it was probably not necessary. Now that I think about it, I probably would not do it that way again. The HID will inrush a lot of current, but not for long, and not long enough to heat up the wire enough to hurt anything. Once warmed up, the HID will draw less then a normal bulb.

Now if you are adding more filament bulbs, you probably do want another wire and a relay.
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can add lights no problem to it. Most PIAA's come with all the wiring they need.

Here is the PIAA 1100X on my SS/STT







They are mounted on a Gary Light Bar. Made by Badwebber GME.



Hooks right up to the battery



My switch is right below the seat, just reach down to light em up : )
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