Date:         Wed, 27 Feb 2002 22:02:29 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: H4 Hella Headlight Kits Available
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In a message dated 2/27/02 4:10:23 PM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes:

<< I could get in trouble for selling non-Dot approved (in
other words brighter) lights for on-road use if I did not add this
disclaimer. >>

The standard H4 lamp is 55W, so the lamps don't draw more power than your
stock sealed beams.  I can't say they are really any brighter, but when used
in the E code housings they put out a different pattern which appears much
brighter.

I have original E code H4s in my 1973 European panel van, and I upgraded the
'74 Westy with the same.  It made a world of difference.

Some western states allow the use of H3 or H4 bulbs for auxiliary lighting.
Some people read a little farther into this and believe they can legally
replace their DOT headlights with E code.  Don't confuse the H4 bulb with the
E code lamp housings.

I doubt you would ever get pulled over for using the E code lamps unless you
are running the 85W bulbs.

My next project is to install the E code lamps in my '93 Weekender.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax