lighting, etc.

[Arthur Robinson]

Some more info on the HID conversion please.

Art in TO

-----Original Message-----
From: gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com [mailto:gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com]
On Behalf Of Ian Westlake
Sent: 19 June 2010 12:09
To: GPZ List
Subject: Re: lighting, etc.

Got an HID conversion on my 96 and it is the muts! 200% improvement on
the standard. Current draw is slightly less as well so no problem. It's
not so much that it's brighter as it's whiter, makes everything crystal
clear. When I first fitted I was going out everynight just for fun! 
Ian 
96 in blue
Ps hi-viz all the way as well !

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On 19 Jun 2010, at 15:26, Dave King <oldfr8dog at yahoo.com> wrote:

Drew, nothing adds visibility like reflective gear.  Tourmaster makes
some excellent quality riding gear that incorporates reflective striping
but doesn't look too tacky.   

--- On Sat, 6/19/10, Drew Blanchard <drewblanchard at gmavt.net> wrote:

From: Drew Blanchard <drewblanchard at gmavt.net>
Subject: lighting, etc.
To: "GPZ LIST" <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 9:50 AM

Trying to increase both my visibility and view at night.   What do you
use
for auxiliary lighting?  I'm thinking of adding some fork mounted
driving
lights, but I've also seen threads in here about HID conversions and
other
options for better night time driving.  Pros and cons?  Options?  If I'm
also adding heated grips, I'm concerned about overall electrical draw.

I also want to add something to increase visibility to traffic
approaching
from behind.  I've seen spinners and flashers added to brake systems,
but
some are more annoying than helpful.  Added visibility when braking
isn't my
only concern; I often drive home on rainy nights, and want to increase
my
overall visible "footprint" to traffic.  Suggestions for additional tail
lighting?

And, again, I'm worried about the total load placed on the  electrical
system.

Drew