Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:40:15 -0500
Reply-To: Aaron Pearson <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Aaron Pearson <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [opinion request] headlight Q - HILITE Superwhite Xe bulbs
7000K 45W/65W
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wow, an 86 passenger syncro. that thing must be huge!
aaron
'87 syncro westy ej22
>From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
>Reply-To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: [opinion request] headlight Q - HILITE Superwhite Xe bulbs
> 7000K 45W/65W
>Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:28:19 -0400
>
>Save your money. There are two effective ways to get better lights.
>Switch to round headlights, or switch to the European rectangular
>headlights. The relays are nice, but they won't make up for the poor
>distribution of light that the stock US spec rectangular lights have.
>One other possibility (also not cheap) is get the Projektzwo
>foglights. They do a nice job of illuminating the road right in front
>of the vehicle.
>
>When I bought the GoldBrick (86 passenger syncro) I drove it across
>the country from California. Cars behind me were illuminating the
>road in front of me, better than the stock (US) headlight were.
>
>I now have Eurospec headlights, and the lighting is SO much better.
>Even without the Projektzwo's.
>
>On my Camper (91 Syncro) I also have the european spec'd headlights.
>I also have the newer wiring and a higher voltage alternator (due to
>the Subaru conversion) and the lights on it are outstandingly bright.
>
>There are many little improvements you can do (yes, I've done the
>relays also), such as cleaning the INSIDE of your headlights. But
>truthfully the best bang for the buck is to change out the US
>rectangular headlights for something different. South African Round,
>Old style Round, European spec Rectangular....
>
>
>On Apr 17, 2006, at 6:33 PM, Chris wrote:
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I have a 90 westy and driving with the stock
>>headlights is kinda like ..... well ... not having
>>headlights at all. =[
>>
>>i saw these on ebay, as i cannot afford the gowesty
>>kit right now. has anyone ever seen these or does
>>anyone have experience or an opinion?
>>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
>>ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8056831182&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
>>
>>Item # 8056831182
>>
>>...:::description:::...
>>For Vehicle: 1986-2000 Volkswagen Vanagon, Transporter
>>
>> (These bulbs in this listing ONLY fits this exact
>>vehicle, due to varying connectors/fits/etc.)
>>
>>Color Temperature: 7000K
>>
>>Standard Wattage Draw: 45W/65W
>>
>>Grade: New Generation Top Grade
>>...::::::::::::::::...
>>
>>i really appreciate it =]
>>
>>christopher robin
>>90 westy GL
>>"the mothership"
>>
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