Date:         Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:53:31 -0700
Reply-To:     William Manley <william.manley@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         William Manley <william.manley@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Driving Lights - If not Project Twzo, what's the answer?
In-Reply-To:  <BFC658D4.4432%robertmstewart@mac.com>
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I highly recommend the ecode round headlights.  In my 91 syncro westy,
I used to always be frustrated driving at night.  Now every time I
drive at night I'm amazed at the difference.

3 12-gauge power cables with fuses from the battery to behind the grill
a 10-gauge neg cable run the same way
little plastic box attached behind the grill that holds 3 dual-output
relays, triggered by the existing wiring, with a ground distribution
bar
VW SA quad grill with used outer lamp brackets
hella inner lamps with either 55W or 100W bulbs
Cibie outer lamps with 80/100W bulbs

bought the grill and some parts from vancafe.com.  cibie lamps, relays
from danielsternlighting.com

a cheaper way to go is to get just the two round headlight grill from
older vanagons, wiring, relays, new lamps and bulbs.

dedicated wiring and relays are important.  but most important
probably is the better light pattern with the ecode round headlights. 
Best mod to my van yet.

good luck,
Bill



On 12/14/05, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
> Good evening to all.
>
> So when I had my last Vanagon, the Carat (the one that burned up),.. I can
> remember driving at night without the brightıs on and it was a nightmare. I
> struggled, never having enough light to see properly. Whatıs the answer?
>
> I assume Driving lights?
>
> So whatıs the collectives recommendations?
>
> First I am going to get the headlamp wiring upgrade, to boost the OEM lights
> but would like to have driving lights to be running in additional to the
> standard OEM day/bright lights.
>
> Is it possible to have driving lights that are can also switch to brights?
>
> Best location?
>
> Best Brands? I know there are a lot of inexpensive lights out there, or do I
> get the Hella, PIAA brands? I personally lean toward the Hella.
>
> Wiring issues?
>
> Any good documentation out there on installation?
>
> Thanks for the info in advance...
> --
> Rob
> NYC/Long Beach, NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>