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Date:         Wed, 28 Mar 2001 09:09:55 -0500
Reply-To:     James Creech <jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James Creech <jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM>
Subject:      Re: headlight advice
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I know this has been discussed on the List in the past (and periodically), but as a relatively new owner I've never fully understood the lingo. Could someone please state in clear language what are the best options for those of us with the double square headlights, in upgrading to E-code? Is the only way to do that to change grills and go to the single rounds? I would like better lighting but can't spend $300-400.

Thanks, Jim 87 GL, 2.1

> The E-code headlights are miles ahead of SAE headlights. They have good > illumination on high beams, but the really outstanding part is the light > pattern of the low beams. US-spec lights are literally thirty years behind > here. Get the E-code lights, and my suggestion would be to get > recognizable ones (Hella/Bosch/Cibie) and expect to pay around $50 apiece > including standard 55/60W bulbs. > > If you want to use more powerful bulbs (note: I'm *not* recommending this > unless you have special needs) you will need to upgrade your switching and > wiring first. In fact you will get a noticeable increase in output simply > by beefing up the wiring for the standard bulbs, at the expense of some > bulb life, of course. > > david >


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