I have a 2006 US spec C2.1 fitted with the standard 55w H7 low beam and 65w H9 high beam halogen bulbs. I want brighter lights but do not want to go to the expense of retrofitting the Xenon setup.
What are the highest wattage halogen bulbs I can use?
I drive with daytime running lights on, i.e. the low beam is on all th etime.
I suppose the limiting factors would be alternator output, wiring guage, headlam housing materials, bulb holder/socket materials?
There are 75w and even 100w bulbs on th emarket, but I don't want to do any damage ot the car or its components by using too high a wattage bulb.
The blue tinted bulbs give off a whiter light (albeit of reduced intensity due to the tinting) and this may be th eway to go. Any suggestions?
What are the highest wattage halogen bulbs I can use?
I drive with daytime running lights on, i.e. the low beam is on all th etime.
I suppose the limiting factors would be alternator output, wiring guage, headlam housing materials, bulb holder/socket materials?
There are 75w and even 100w bulbs on th emarket, but I don't want to do any damage ot the car or its components by using too high a wattage bulb.
The blue tinted bulbs give off a whiter light (albeit of reduced intensity due to the tinting) and this may be th eway to go. Any suggestions?
