Miata Mailing List: June 1997, Message #40
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From: 	Bill Gusky <moments@totcon.com>

Subject: Re: Large Driving Lights..

Date: 	Sun, 1 Jun 1997 20:17:23 -0500



Eli Troychansky wrote:



> Finally scrapped up enough cash to purchase a pair of driving lights,

> but I am not too fond of small driving/fog lights like the PIAA 1200s.

> While I am sure that they are popular for a reason, I'd like something a

> little more prominent. Ideally, I'd like the lights to be round, about

> 4" to 5" inches in diameter, and be at least somewhat functional. :)

> 

> Any suggestions as to make/model? Anyone installed something similar in

> their Miata? What's the largest diameter that can neatly fit inside the

> mouth (toward the corners, that is)?



Eli,



If you are willing to pay the stiff price of $29.95, you can get a set

of 4" Blazer halogen lights at Pep Boys.  I installed them in Petunia

a couple of years ago, and they're still going strong.  They definitely

are functional, but they aren't flamethrowers.  Point your browser to

the web page below for pix of Petunia with her driving lights lit.

BTW, installation is a snap.  I have them wired to the cigar lighter

circuit through a cockpit switch, so they are either on or not, as I

choose, when the engine is lit off.  I can't inadvertantly leave them

on to drain the battery.  I used existing bolt holes in the upper part

of the Miata mouth.



-- 

Bill Gusky and Petunia

Red '91, license "MOMENTS"

http://www.totcon.com/users/moments

DeLand, Florida

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