New headlight option, Hmm kinda pricey but maybe just maybe Options

[Sparky]

Was researching these for my Jeep, however the 914 may just get a set. If the CFO approves it...

7\" HID

My best,
Mike D.

[lapuwali]

Interesting thing about HID lights and the load they impose. While running, they only draw about 35W per lamp (2-3amps), which is much lower than the 55-60W an incandescant or halogen light draws. However, when an HID light is turned on, the power to get the arc started is MUCH higher, like 200W PER LAMP. A pair of these starting can draw 30amps, which is more than the generator on my 912 even puts out, and is 3/5ths of the current the stock 914 alternator puts out. Once they're running, they taper off to 35W each, so the current drawn from the system during normal use will actually be lower than with halogen lamps. All of the extra wiring and relays are there just to support the first few seconds of operation.

Some of the HID upgrades use a halogen lamp for high beams, and only use the HID for low beams. These kits are typically half the price of the lamps that use HID for both.