Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:08:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Vanagon Man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
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From:         Vanagon Man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
Comments: To: "Townsend, Michael D" <Michael.Townsend@SONYERICSSON.COM>
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As I always tell those out there that are adding these lights.............

It is great that YOUR visibility is improved.  But thing about the people
coming at you that you are blinding.   They are not improving your safety at
all.

Adam P
Charleston,SC     Coburn, WV
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Townsend, Michael D" <Michael.Townsend@SONYERICSSON.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 7:13 PM
Subject: [VANAGON] E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?


Thanks to Fastforward's informative Vanagon halogen light wiring
conversion info sheet, I see that the electrical socket for the European
H4 bulbs is different from the North American 9004 bulbs.  If I wanted
to avoid cutting the existing sockets in my van and soldering in H4
sockets, can I simply install the 9004 bulbs into the square E-code
fixture, or are the mechanical attachment dimensions different?  I
realize the H4 bulbs may be superior than the 9004 bulbs, but it sure
would be a pain to not be able to purchase a replacement at any FLAPS
should the need arise because they don't stock H4 and also be prevented
from using 9004's.

Thanks,
Michael