I want to install 110W bulbs instead of 55W bulbs on my 2003 subaru legacy so i can see better at night. the stock bulbs are not bright enough. will i melt the wiring with the extra current?
Hotter headlights might damage the housing due to the heat as you're doubling the output. The current and wiring should not be an issue, however. Anything brighter than OEM is illegal and might earn you a ticket from local law enforcement . Parts on a car are designed to work safely. So the reason you have 55W bulbs are so as not to blind other drivers. This is something few people consider when buying auto accessories. Make sure that the headlights are aimed properly, so the proper amount of light is on the road. Brighter headlights will not solve this problem. Driving lights might be a better alternative, but make sure that they are low beams and aimed to the road and not the trees. Hella makes a good set.
