Headlights? High Beams?

[Birnie]

Hi guys/gals,

When I put my high beams on, the standard lights go off. There is still STACKS of light so wondering if that is the norm??

Or should all 4 lights be on?

Thanks...Birnie

[Duncan]

Hey Birnie, mine do exactly the same thing.

I don't know whether its right or not, but last year when I went for rego inspection the mechanic saw that and said its not correct and I should have got it fixed, but he passed it anyway.

[Craved]

thats normal in every skyline ive seen, they actually sell a relay kit that makes the come on as well!!

[2fardown]

Do a search. There was a fair bit of discussion regarding fitting relays to make the lights work. There are detailed instructions on how to do it as well.

[JimX]

I don't see the point in the 4 light conversion other than for appearances. The high beams show a little less light in the low beam area, but it's still plenty enough to see. If you don't care about what your car looks like from the outside, then just leave them as they are.

Better quality bulbs (Super 50's, HID conversion, etc) will do more for your visibility than putting your low beams on along with the high beams. In fact running 4 bulbs at once might even start to melt or discolour your headlight covers. I know some people have melted theirs with 110w bulbs, and both lights on at once will be putting out 110w. It might be ok though because it's spread out over 2 spots. But something to consider.

Keep in mind that by the time oncoming traffic will close enough to be impressed by your 4 lights, it will be too close to leave the high beams on anyway.

[Guest RedLineGTR]

when switching to high beams hold it in the middle and you will get both on...not the best thing to do but i saw the difference didnt really care too much since i have foggies..