Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:57:24 -0600
Reply-To: Ron Mueller <wasserbox@MSN.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Ron Mueller <wasserbox@MSN.COM>
Subject: Re: Brighter taillites
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I also converted the rear tail lamps to the brighter lamps supplied by
Terry, and was pleasantly surprised at the difference they made in the tail
lamp brightness.
I do think the rear of the Van is much more visable, which is a big
difference from what I had in the tail lights when I purchased it.
I feel much safer, especially at night.
They are sure bright,and haven't doneany damage to the housings.
Have any of you tried the front parking lamps?
I couldn't believe how much this update brightened up the front of the Van
too.
Somebody was doing his homework on these lamp improvements.
I'm very happy.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "robertmstewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM<mailto:robertmstewart@MAC.COM>>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Brighter taillites
> I too purchased the extra bright bulb but in a complete set of the entire
> van and am very happy with it, no problems really to speak of, I had to
> only
> replace one of the bulbs since installation over 6 months ago.
>
> I would like to know exactly what the wattages are for the upgraded bulbs
> so
> I do not have to repurchase them again from him, but would rather just to
> the local auto parts store.
>
> I have the rear brakes light bulbs, side marker bulbs, and the turn signal
> bulbs they all work great.
>
> Rob
> NYC
>
>
> on 9/11/06 7:01 PM, Doug at vanagons@COX.NET<mailto:vanagons@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> > Larry,
> > I just looked at my second set (spares, just in case), and all the
> > single-element bulbs say 50W.
> > The turn/park only say "made in China". I replaced all my lamps from the
> > "certain vendor", and am certainly pleased with the results! His website
> > is:
> >
> > http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/index.html<http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/index.html>
> >
> > I'm not affiliated with Terry, just a satisfied customer, by the way.
> > I've bought a good amount of the items you see on his pages, and can
> > particularly recommend the Indoor/Outdoor Temp/Alarm Clock. Almost a
> > year now on the same set of batteries.
> >
> > Doug in CT
> >
> >
> > Larry Alofs wrote:
> >> Doug,
> >> Can you tell us the actual bulb numbers and wattage?
> >> And did you change the tail lites, brake lites, or both?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Larry A.
> >>
> >>
> >> Doug wrote:
> >>
> >>> Florian,
> >>> Gee, I've been running the higher wattage bulbs in my '85 Westy for
> >>> about two years now, with no ill effects! And for a while, it was my
> >>> daily driver. Maybe it is my older, and weaker wiring, but I've had no
> >>> unusual heating of wires, or melting/cracking of the lenses or
> >>> sockets.
> >>> Just stating personal experience, I do notice that the reaction from
> >>> the
> >>> people driving behind me is more profound since I added these bulbs,
> >>> and
> >>> a third-brake light also.
> >>> Doug in CT
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Florian Speier wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I recently changed to clear taillight lenses and these aftermarket
> >>>> ones have
> >>>> a stamp specifying 21W for the taillight (stock is something like
> >>>> 6watt) so
> >>>> I am considering doing that. Would prefer LED though which generates
> >>>> less
> >>>> heat.
> >>>> the 50W bulbs sold by a certain vendor are reported my several
> >>>> listmembers
> >>>> as melting the case.
> >>>>
> >>>> florian
> >>>>
> >>>> On 9/11/06, Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@marionette.ca<mailto:gbrandt@marionette.ca>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Has anybody tried the higher wattage taillites being sold by a
> >>>>> vendor?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> IS the wattage ok for the wires? Do they get too hot?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If anybody knows the part numbers, I would prefer to get them
> >>>>> locally
> >>>>> (Canada) rather than order via the web.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Gregor
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> | 
