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can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors?

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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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Default can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors?

since the lighting on projectors suck goose nuts i was thinking of using the 100 watt version of the H-3's, is it possible or can the relay or wiring get burned out?

normal H-3's are 55 watt bulbs, what say you?
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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my friend ran 100 watts in his projectors and they kept blowing out. like 10-15 mins after install.
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Default Re: can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors? (lucas569)

Yes you can, BUT... they make alot of heat, so your projector lense will crack. It won't be noticeable unless you get right up to it, and it won't affect the beam pattern at all, but just so you know... it WILL crack. Both mine cracked, but other than being able to see it when I stick my face in front of the lamp, nothing changed.

Heat. Again, 100W H3s put out alot of heat in these projector housings. They'll blow eventually. Mine lasted about a week on average. A way around this and the cracking is to cool the lamp somehow. I'm working on some ideas and will post when I've perfected it.
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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damn that sucks, i really wanted to put these in.

any of you guys try the PIAA H-3's ?? those are 55 watt bulbs but supposed to be bright...
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Default Re: can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors? (lucas569)

damn that sucks, i really wanted to put these in.

any of you guys try the PIAA H-3's ?? those are 55 watt bulbs but supposed to be bright...
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Default Re: can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors? (lucas569)

Too many watts and it will short the wires, save up for a HID kit, or PIAA 55 watts are pretty damn nice. Catz is getting some go reviews as well.
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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yup, check out my post....I tried using 80W Nokya bulbs and it blew my fuse and burnt the wire....

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=344120
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Old Nov 30, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: can i use 100watt H-3's w/ my projectors? (lucas569)

i used 100 watt fog light h3 bulbs and had no problem i just had to bend back the tab.and this has been for at least a month, but i will check my lenses for cracks or any other heat related problems
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