Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:30:17 -0800
Reply-To: mike miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From: mike miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject: Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
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Thought of doing this when I wired my driving lights [a big help, I hope.
Testing begins tomorrow.] How do I keep my dash lights when wiring a relay?
Keep power to the headlight switch as well as the relay?
Mike
> From: Kenneth Madsen <ncc0778@CORP.ATTCANADA.CA>
> Reply-To: Kenneth Madsen <ncc0778@CORP.ATTCANADA.CA>
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:20:58 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
>
> Over time your head-light lenses will develop a hazy film which will reduce
> your light output. I suggest pouring pure alcohol into your lenses, cover
> the hole and shake. If you can get a large cotton swap or rag on a stick in
> there to agitate the dirt free, would help too. Be careful not to scratch
> the mirror. The ultimate fix would be to make up a wiring harness with
> relays to bypass the wimpy light switch on your dash. I burnt out 2 of these
> already.
> This makes a huge difference.
>
> Here is a link to give you an idea how to do this:
> http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/
> Ken Madsen
> 87GL - upgraded headlight wiring/relays - S/A lights.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ID Workshop [mailto:idworkshop@HOME.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 4:35 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
>
>
> I have been wondering the same thing.
>
> I have been planning on upgrading my Synchro's lighting for some time.
> However, I am skeptical of these bulbs and their Performance claims. It
> seems to good (and cheap) to be true. Plus I don't want to get caught up in
> the blue lights/huge exhaust pipe fad that is sweeping the nations motoring
> youth. I just want brighter, safer and mostly legal lighting.
>
> I'd be interested in anyone else's experiences.
>
> Jon
>
>
>
>> I am having more problems seeing these days "hears but
>> does not see". Can anyone give my feedback on the
>> plasma blue headlights that I see on ebay from time to
>> time. Are they any better than just replacing my
>> aging stock low beam with a new bulb? Has anyone
>> purchased from ron or ken an upgrade? It is just the
>> low beams that give me problems. thanks gary
>>
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