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Originally Posted by nicknaz
For what it is worth, when you are running the ring lights at the higher voltage, that could be could be contributing to the heat issues you were warning about.
Also, are you suggesting running a higher wattage H8 halogen bulb? If so, that will definitely run the risk of overheating
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2v higher isn't going to make any difference, I have checked after a long drive and there was no noticeable heat difference. You can keep it at 12v if you're worried.
The H8 bulbs are the same wattage. 35W with both the Arc Angels and MTEC H8s Halogens.
I think it's a much better solution than having a ballast hanging down inside your headlight assembly! And the heat that some LED units pump out from the ballast is shocking.
Some LED units require you to fit the ballast externally to the light housing which is risking getting moisture into your headlight as the light will no longer correctly seal.
Here's some pictures of the bulbs without the voltage bump.
http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=108794
They look whiter but not rice-white.