Electrical Output

[LDRider 0]

Does anyone have an idea how much additional electrical load I can add? I'd like to add a pair of driving lights, massive PIAAs XTs, with 110w bulbs. (Oddly enough, these lights came of my Honda ST1300; I put them on the truck, and now want to put them on the Spark.)

TIA for any information.

Joseph

LDRider

14 Spark

[Schaltz 27]

No problem. I have a huge power consumption from a big SQ-stereo with amps, subs and speakers. Just a tiny bit of blinking a max load. So lights should not give you any problems.

[LDRider 0]

Schaltz

Thanks, that's what I needed to know. Will post some pictures when completed.

Joseph

[ChevyBeat 28]

In general you can consider 15~20% load over and above summing the OEM load i.e. headlight, side indicator, music system etc. Every manufacturer keeps some design margin over and above actual simultaneously ON load. I am not sure with actual % manufacturers keep but going beyond that you need to upsize battery and in turn alternator to charge the battery.