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Old 02-09-2017   #142
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Default Re: LED headlight upgrade

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Originally Posted by Roadster View Post
Again just curious, if it isn't such an issue with the resistor, then why bother with the relay? Is it that much of a load difference??? The resistor is a breeze to install, compared to adding another relay and cutting or connecting into a wire harness which would take more time....
Preference I guess? I look at it this way. If I am moving from H4 to LED, I will get a more light with less power consumption, but adding a resistor put heat in a different spot and one more connection in the bucket.

I have not completely looked at the relay, but I think I can pop the connector out and not have to cut a wire.

By doing the relay, the alternator load with all the lights is less. to me that is being more efficient, plus the added wiring is in the car out of the weather.

so I guess it is My preference then
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