Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:15:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
Comments: To: Vanagon Man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
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If you choose your bulb wattages wisely, and aim your headlights correctly you will not blind the oncoming traffic. By upgrading your vanagons headlights you are only bringing them up to what they should have been in the first place. Only those that install high wattage bulbs without adjusting them accordingly are creating a hazard for other drivers.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Vanagon Man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 3:08 am
Subject: Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?

> As I always tell those out there that are adding these
> lights.............
> It is great that YOUR visibility is improved.  But thing about the
> peoplecoming 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
> EuropeanH4 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
> preventedfrom using 9004's.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>