100 w bulbs in S1.5

[Claire]

Getting fed up with not being able to see at night I have ordered some 100w bulbs for the headlights.

I have spoken to a couple of people who have fitted these on an S2 and S3 with no problem but I just wanted to know if any S1 owners have done this.

My only worry is that the electrical circuit can handle the current due to the ampage being doubled.

Any feedback welcome.

Also just ordered smoked rear lights and side repeaters and can't wait to see them fitted
will post the before and after photos when done.

[Claire]

Yes I heard they are illegal but I think I will take my chances - at the moment I am mostly driving with full beams on - no one seems bothered if I forget to dip them I never get flashed.

I followed Shnozz for a few miles the other week in the dark with full beams on - I apologised when we stopped and he said he hadn't noticed. Which goes to show how bad they must be.

Fingers crossed I don't get a pull for the 100w bulbs but my real concern is melting the electrics. Guessing I will need to change the fuse but will the alternator be man enough ?

[Claire]

shnozz said:

And yes, they are illegal, but if you get pulled in an S for having your headlights too bright you can paint my wheels chrome and call me lusifer.

I will hold you to that ...

[Claire]

Psychobert said:

BTW, I know I owe someone one some cash, someone mail me with a total?

YHM ... or will do in the morning when I have found my calculator ... ta