fatbuick Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) A couple of my headlights have stopped working and I was not that happy with the lack of brightness anyway. Thinking of going to this Halogen upgrade kit which will pull 55w on low beam and 100w on high beam.https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/narva-72050 https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/narva-72060 I know with the 1st Gen Rivs it's advisable to add a relay because the juice goes through the headlight switch and overheats it. Just wondering if anyone know if the 71 would be the same deal or is there a relay somewhere already? Thanks. Edited November 6, 2018 by fatbuick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Same deal RELAYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KongaMan Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 The thing about the relays is that if you use them instead of the stock wiring, even your original lights are going to be brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very Good Point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedeDownUnderR63 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Tony, congratulations to have seen the light... I was extremely happy with my conversation in my ‘63 for which I also used Narva although another model (they might have changed). I also used 4 relays, all with a built in replaceable fuse but I might be a little bit over cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thanks Jan, I used these same Narva lights in my 65 but will be installing a relay for both cars. There's a special one Tom Kunek found which he's doing an article on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi Tony, worthwhile conversion. You may want to consider upgrades to the earth wiring as well. I added relays on my ‘63 with good results but upgraded all wires from power source to relays to lights inc earth wires. I also did the overkill and added a relay for each high beam and each low beam (4 relays) as they were inexpensive and all fit neatly out of sight by the battery. BTW used Cibie as I wanted the rounded glass fronts. Cheers Rodney ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 IMHO 4 relays is overkill. I use two NAPA AR200 relays. 60 amp continuous duty used for the power seats, windows & door locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) If it helps, there are several wiring diagrams on Pintrest. Seeing what others have done sometimes make the job easier Generic example attached Edited November 7, 2018 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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