Headlight bulb upgrade

[inferno]

I did try searching for a topic on this but after 20 minutes I gave up! Haha! I want to upgrade my headlight globes and just wondering if its easy to replace them or not? Do I need to disconnect the battery first? Any recomended brands? Does it affect the glass on the headlights? Also what type of globe are they called in a standard Lecacy/liberty?

[beatersubi]

A headlight bulb upgrade is easy, but will work better w/ a wiring upgrade including separate relays dedicated for the headlights. I run Hellas in my car, bulb #H4, w/ dedicated relays. More info on the relay upgrade can be found by searching for 'headlight upgrade'.

[kimokalihi]

Yeah someone should do a writeup on upgrading your headlight wiring. I always wanted to do it but was intimidated by the relays and my lack of electrical knowledge.

I know my headlights were not getting the juice they needed because the wiring was all rusted where the jackets were peeled back or cut short and the wires were exposed.

[beatersubi]

This thread has some good info. There is a writeup somewhere around here, but I can't find it at the moment. But basically, you install a relay to take power from the battery to send to the headlight bulb connector that is switched via the ground wire from the factory headlight switch.

[inferno]

sounds a bit all too much effort in my opinion. all i really wanna do is replace the normal globes with some better white light ones

[Dynamic Entry]

Step 1: Aim the headlights properly
Step 2: Clear the lenses. Meguiars Plastix is quick and effective
Step 3: Install good bulbs such as Sylvania Xtravisions or Narva Rangepowers. Sylvania Silverstars are crap.
Step 4: Upgrade the headlight wiring with relays and heavier gauge wiring.
Step 5: EDM glass lights seem to be better, but cost $texas
Step 6: Huge fuck-off aux driving lights.

it's hard to see in the quote, but number 4 is a link