Headlight Up Grade!!

Pervert · backyard mechanic Joined: 09 Mar 2002 Posts: 527

hey guys, i know there is workshop info on this, but i was just wondering what amp rating is the headlight wiring for a TG? Because i know they aren't sealed beam are they? I just wanna know so it saves me the trouble upgrading all the wiring to it if it can handle the extra wattage of the lights. And while i'm at it, has ne one put a TE front on a TG? i know they are the exact same panels and shit, but does it look like a te? or does it look weird.
cheers sorry about the long post

Winterheart · tinkerer Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Posts: 144

I've seen a TE front and rear fitted to a TF\TG, in my opinion it just looked very very weird, with the TF\TG dash, but TE front and rear lights and bumpers.

As far as lighting goes, you could run the upgraded lights off the factory wiring, however, you will find that over time you will kill your wiring, as it isn't able to handle the current draw on a long term basis.

Cheers Smile

Frederick Stienheld · petrol head Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719

I strongly suggest putting a relay in if you upgrade your lights, hell it's even good to put one in with the stock headlights.

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Headlight Up Grade!!

why would it loook weird.. it would just look like a TE instead of a tg (blinkers moved)
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Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

Depends how far you go. TE panels and front & rear lights, It'd look like a TE with a TF/G interior and bumpers.
How it looks when you've finished is your own personal opinion.

GasGem · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Nov 2001 Posts: 755

TG have a dedicated relay for the headlights so you can upgrade the lights, I had 90watt low beam and 120 watt high beam made things a lot better when in the bush and having to dodge the wildlife.

cheers

Josh · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 602

Hey i recently "customised" a TE grill to Fit my TG. I like the TE front lights but They arnt as bright as the TG ones... Looks awsome i'll have to get you some pics. Anyone here taken the glass off the TG lights and resprayed the inside silver coz mine have faded????