Date:         Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:29:10 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: PIAA bulbs
Comments: cc: Trooz@ADELPHIA.NET
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In a message dated 12/14/2002 12:08:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> And are there any limitations without adding a relay which is probably 
> beyond my technical ability?
> 

       Adding relays, yes two are needed, is a very good plan whether or not 
you use higher wattage bulbs.  The voltage at the headlamp is being 
restricted by the main and dimmer switches.  See my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm">Vanagon Headlamp Relay 
Upgrade</A> webpage for more information and a kit I have for sale that anyone 
can simply install.
       I just received a supply of genuine Hella 100/80 watt 9004 halogen 
headlamp bulbs for sale separately or along with my relay kit.  The price is 
$14.95 CAD/ bulb.  They are not on the website yet but will be by the end of 
today.  I also have 100 watt GE halogen bulbs for the inner driving lights, 
see the website.  The relays are necessary to use these bulbs.  The OEM 
wiring and bulb sockets will work just fine.  I've had this set-up running on 
my '87 Westy since the beginning of October and it's just fine.  Not perfect 
mind you but just much brighter lights without breaking the bank from the 
crappy OEM lenses.

Cheers  

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion</A> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2003
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
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Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com