Date:         Wed, 4 Dec 2002 22:19:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
Comments: To: Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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Hi Leon,
I'll chime in here. I guess if one has the money to buy or upgrade to the best, fine.
But it is not always necessary or possible. I installed Bosch Compass series (22350C)
clear fog lights on the tops on my bumpers ('90 Westy) several years ago. They come
with a relay so if wired correctly, they only work with the low beams, which is what I
wanted. I also installed a separate switch to turn them off if I wanted. They work
fine. H3 halogen bulbs. They supplement the low beams and light up the sides of the
road better as well. Maybe twice in 8 or 9 years has anyone flashed their high beams
and then I just switch them off. Paid probably $30 or less.
Oh yes, the lights are all glass, not metal, and the bulb clips in from the back.

Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leon Korkin" <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.


> I never thought about driving lights but this discussion cought my attention
> because i was planning to upgrade to H4 lamps. Just learning
> about driving lights and curious if those can be used instead of H4 upgrades?
> Will they improve lighting performance of low-beam lamps and are they used
> all the time or only in certain conditions?
> TIA
> Leon
> 85 Subwagen Cruiseship
>
> 12/4/02 8:10:07 AM, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET> wrote:
>