TimR,

The Xenon bulbs are (were in my case) a little longer than the stock bulbs, so if anything, it provided some slack to the cable. Besides you, I haven't heard of anyone else trying standard higher wattage halogens. Everyone seems to have the Xenons. I don't think the 2 would make that much of a difference unless you are right about the blue tint causing extra heat to be built up, causing the connector to melt.

Keep us informed if you experience any problems. If not, I may switch to the higher wattage halogens (can't stand the dimm stock bulbs).

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