Fast Forward has square/rectangular e code lights that will be much better..... you just have to be sure to use lexan covers over them - they focus the light better - and instead of replacing the whole unit - you just replace the bulbs and keep the glass
>From: John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net> > >Can someone tell me the difference between the round light grill fround on >the >earlier US Vanagons versus the SA Grille? > >I have a broken square light on my 88GL and would like to consider changing >the >light setup. The stock setup is the pits. > >John Rodgers >88GL Driver > > > >Benjamin Tan wrote: > > > In a message dated 8/27/00 6:11:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > > mark_hb@hotmail.com writes: > > > > << This is another reason I don't like the SA grille: you can't use the >E-code > > lights on them...>> > > > > H4's in the SA grill or for that matter in the stock round grill should >be > > comparable if not better than the square Euro Spec. (not the company) >light, > > (e-code). Square is always a compromise. If you look at the lights from >a > > distance, you will notice that the square lights have a round pattern >which > > has been cut-off to make them square. This is a compromise design more >for > > styling less for function. > > > > <<...<snip> I can't stand my stock lights - I get more light from the >guy > > following me, and it casts a shadow in front of me.. >> > > > > I'm sure we all know this shadow syndrome. > > > > BenT _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. |
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