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[I_want_an_Omega]

I'm fitting 80w blue H1's for dipped (at halfords for off road use only) and 100w H7's  (again from Halfords and using them for offroad honest) for main! It's the only way I'm going to get the light I need 

I think you'd be better off with proper. brighter bulbs like Nightbreakers, rather than (illegal) high power, poncy showlights.

You may need to look at the wiring if you do go for higher powered bulbs.

That's actually a very good point. Although HIDs consume less power when up & running - there is a massive inrush current when they are switched on from cold. I'm sure GM factored this in with the overall loom design, but if higher power bulbs are fitted then some form of relay may be needed. Given the vicinity of the lights to the battery this shouldn't be too much of a problem if you have the necessary electrical ability.

[TheBoy]

that was first thought but I have seen the 110% brighter (so they claim) zenon type halogens my dad fitted and they are utterly useless when faced with other traffic .. the lights really are not bright enough

Chav/show bulbs are utterly hopeless. Purely for show, not function.

The nightbreakers do work well, remain legal, and no issues with wiring.