Date:         Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:32:57 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
Comments: To: jbange@GMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 12/26/05 11:10:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,


> > The inner round lights are called driving lights and include for hi
> > beams..
> >
> > The outer lights lens are not included.., but you get these seperately..,
> > and they can also include a hibeam setting.., or not???
>
>
> The best way to understand the SA grill is to think of  it as just like a
> late, square headlight type Vanagon grill with round lights instead of
> square. The SA grill is what they SHOULD have done in '86. The outer lights
> are standard round hi/lo combinations just like the 80-85 Vanagon.
>
> Its never the case where the inner lights are not for hibeam usage..., is
> > it??
>
>
> I'd say those inner H1 lights are DEFINITELY for hi-beam usage. I mean,
> sure, you could wire 'em up as something else, but they're really wicked
> spot lights so you'd either have to aim them WAY down or risk blinding folks
> like a jackass.
>
> And the chome vw emblem is no longer available, but can you chrome these
> > plastic ones..,
> >
> > but really the chrome emblems were never really chrome were they?? just
> > shiny plastic went they???
> >
>
> Pretty sure it's been all "chromed plastic" for a long time, like since the
> T2 production ended. Not sure what you're asking...
>
>

you can wire the inner SA driving lights up however you want.  if youre
really concerned, check with your local DMV.  i have mine wired up independantly,
that i way i can burn everyones retinas when i want.   ():<)
but the "nice, legal, law abiding motorist good citizen way"  would be to
wire them up so they only come on when your high beams do. unless you plan on
using low wattage bulbs in them, or changing the lenses to round amber fogs, or
as john says, pointing them downward.

as for the emblem for the SA grilles.. they use the same exact emblem as the
'88-'92 Golf/Jetta/Cabriolet.  and yes the plastic chrome ones are still
available.

ps, if youre thinkin about buying a SA quad round grille kit, i'd jump on it
if i were you..  the supply of SA parts is depleting rapidly..

chris