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True.dat
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bullet Topic: Hids in the 510
    Posted: 02 April 2005 at 4:30pm
are there any concerns of installing Xenon HIDs to replace the stock halogen low beam lights?
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bullet Posted: 03 April 2005 at 7:36pm
I would ck the current rating .
I would use the stock wiring to trigger a relay which is hooked up to bigger wires. The stock wire will not be able to take it
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bullet Posted: 05 April 2005 at 12:52pm

You're talking about H4 conversions right? ...not real HID.

You'll probably want an alternator upgrade to go along with this. if you just plug in some 55w H4 bulbs they will work but they won't be as bright as they could be and your wiring will get warm. If you have any corrosion or damage to the wires they might melt or you'll blow fuses easily.

In my 620 I run 55w bulbs with the stock wiring. They work perfect as long as I dont' use my high beams. As soon as the high beams come on, it blows the headlight fuse.  I will someday upgrade to relays.
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bullet Posted: 05 April 2005 at 12:56pm
That's why '73-74 620s are nice for that- they have a headlight relay stock.
'64 320
'68 520
'72 521 V6
'74,75,79 620s
'76,78 4X4
'76 KC
'72 510 Wgn
'78 B210
'78,81 510 Wgn
2X '78 510 Coupes
'83 720 KC

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bullet Posted: 05 April 2005 at 2:42pm
ya, a little relay is nice. But I think front disc brakes are better.
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bullet Posted: 05 April 2005 at 3:18pm
I've forgotten what front discs felt like in a 2WD (I have discs on my '78 4X, though).

Can add a relay to anything- front discs, a "little" harder.
'64 320
'68 520
'72 521 V6
'74,75,79 620s
'76,78 4X4
'76 KC
'72 510 Wgn
'78 B210
'78,81 510 Wgn
2X '78 510 Coupes
'83 720 KC

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