I've ben running my high beam silverstars in the low beam location for about 2 years now. Well after inspection, I've found that the socket has become so brittle, that any attempt to remove the bulb results in the tabs that secure the bulb to the housing break off.
I think the extra heat that the increase in wattage generates must burn the plastic enough not to cause any immidiate damage, but over time bake the plasitic enough to make it extreamly fragile.
Just thought I'd share and ask if anyone else has came accross this?
Cheers.
96 LX 3.0L MTX - Black/Tan
K&N; 12lb F/W & uprated clutch
2.5" Pipe; SVT bits; Mystery Mod; Pull-tie Mod;
UN-tuned Mod; 3rd Gear Synro-Crunch Mod
280K on the Shell, and 40ish on the Motor... 1/4 mile??
Yeah, it's a fun daily driver...
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