callum12 256 #1 Posted November 17, 2014 Hi all, a few days ago i posted a topic on the 'electronics' board asking about headlights on an A-800, after being assured it will be fine i stumbled across a pair of old style lamps. they came with 55W H3 bulbs but i'm not sure if they will be too much for the charging system?? either way i'll be getting some CREE LED replacement bulbs each being 7.5W and have their own lenses to focus the light. so, here's the pictures: thanks for looking, Callum 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catmanii 36 #2 Posted November 18, 2014 They look good and I'm sure with the LED replacement bulbs they will be planty bright and the electrical system will thank you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #4 Posted November 18, 2014 Looks good and should give plenty of light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #5 Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah, like them. They'll be awesome with some cree LEDs in :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #6 Posted November 18, 2014 thanks all, I will order the bulbs this week, do you think earthing the lights to the bonnet will be okay or should i run the earth the chassis? baring in mind the negative lead of the battery goes to the engine block. thanks again, callum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #7 Posted November 18, 2014 sorry, even better, the LEDs are only 3.75W each not 7.5W! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #8 Posted November 18, 2014 do you think earthing the lights to the bonnet will be okay or should i run the earth the chassis? baring in mind the negative lead of the battery goes to the engine block. If the only path you have to ground is the hinge , definitely run the negative to the frame or block . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #9 Posted November 18, 2014 i'll do that, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,616 #10 Posted November 18, 2014 If the only path you have to ground is the hinge , definitely run the negative to the frame or block . Agree, otherwise they flicker on tick over as the hood vibrates (apparently) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #11 Posted November 19, 2014 i could see that happening! it would be especially bad being LEDs as filament bulb etc fade off, LEDs don't!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #12 Posted November 19, 2014 Do you mow at night Or are you mounting a plow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #13 Posted November 19, 2014 Or run a ground-strap from hood to frame . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #14 Posted November 19, 2014 yeah might do the ground strap, keep wires to a minimum. i don't mow at night neither do i plow, but i intend to take it to events etc, plus lights are just cool! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
