Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 2003 19:43:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Ri <ri@RASAPRABHU.ORG>
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From:         Ri <ri@RASAPRABHU.ORG>
Subject:      Headlight Relay + Lamp Upgrade
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Greetings List

Just wanted to share that we installed the headlamp relay setup and extra
wattage lamps. (These are the ones available from listmembers and familiar
vendors) Along with new 80/100w main lamps, and 100w high beams,
and  *whoa*,  between that and having the correct headlamps (we had two
LH's when we started) we found them to be as good as our old 850 turbo. And
those lights were awesome (The volvo has been our benchmark).

I just aligned them against a wall, 25' ahead of the front of the bus.
Measured the centerline of the height, and marked it on the wall with
chalk. Then measured the horizontal centerline, and marked it there on the
wall two, like two X's. Then tried to align them so they hit a little bit
to the lower right quadrant of the x's drawn, to avoid blinding people.

The brights are so bright, that it will be really important not to blind
another car, so we will try to use them with respect.

Thanks for all the wonderful research information available on the web, and
hope this contributes.



Ri, Glen & the River Clan

87 Tiico Westy
67 Singlecab
02 Prius (Soon to be swapped for a TDI Beetle/Biodiesel)
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Oregon Coast