Larry, All cars that do not use headlight relays will benefit from them, regardless of the setup. The biggest problem in the system is the voltage drop that occurs from marginally sized wiring and switches. That's not to say the OE systems don't work, they're just designed to work within a specific parameter, with cost being one of the determining factors.
I can assure you that putting relays in either of your cars will make a noticeable difference. Add to that the ability to use higher wattage lams and the fun really begins. As for Euro headlights, well, a set of Euros with a 100W or 120W lamp and relays and you can melt the plastic bumper of the Ford Taurus in front of you at the stop light. This is a relatively simple modification that will have you wondering why you didn't do it a long time ago. If you need assistance with sorting things out, drop a note to the list. I know there are plenty of members who have done this, myself included. Dan --- On Thu, 12/23/10, l02tur...@comcast.net <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: > From: l02tur...@comcast.net <l02tur...@comcast.net> > Subject: [MBZ] Headlight relays > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Date: Thursday, December 23, 2010, 4:00 PM > Howdy - > Some older cars are aided by having relays added into the > headlight circuits – the 911 especially because the power > for the headlight goes through the switch (as I understand > it) and the relays reduces the load through the > switch. I’m told this makes it possible to use > brighter bulbs safely. > > I recall reading that the limiting factor for brighter > bulbs on the W124 is the plastic headlight housing and the > Euro housings are metal and can take more powerful bulbs. > > So, will relays make a difference on W123 or W124 headlight > systems? Where would one find Euro headlight > housings? Or are there other options/solutions? > > Thanks – and Merry Christmas! > LarryT > 91 300D > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
