Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:19:32 -0800
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From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
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I posted this to the Syncro List just few days ago:
Ah, but the dealer doesn't only sell the 9004 (USA type). Even though the
USA version of ETKA does not show the H4 E-Code style in the listings,
they're available in the USA - a call to my contact at VOA garnered this
up-to-date info with current retail pricing from their database (keep in
mind the Dealer can charge anything they want [and most do]):
Low Beams
255 941 105 E-Code Style Left $156.08 - 12 Available in TX Depot
255 941 105 A USA 9004 Style Left $122.50 - 27 Available in LA Depot (plus
others)
255 941 106 E-Code Style Right $156.08 - 18 Available in TX Depot
255 941 106 A USA 9004 Style Right $144.03 - 12 Available in LA Depot (plus
others)
A more knowledgeable parts counterperson at the Dealer would have known
about the H4s. Some USA Dealers (most don't) have the European ETKA
installed to look up stuff like the H4s. Now the trick is to have them have
the gonads to make the order for you.
(NOTE: I have been since corrected on this - ETKA Version 7 now being used
at the dealers does show the North American and European listings).
As far as the adjustors and corresponding mount pieces that use the
nylon/plastic - my personal experience says buy and replace them all and
you'll be happer for it in the long run.
Helpfully Yours,
--
Jim Thompson
To All A Safe & Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 11/22/06, Mike Rouby <mikerouby@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Here's what you need to buy - Euro versions of the same thing. No relays
> required. Just plug in and use standard H4/9003 bulbs 55w/60.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vw-T25-Twin-Headlamps_W0QQitemZ180053042136QQihZ008QQcategoryZ76066QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
>
> Just email him asking if he is willing to ship to America. They usually
> do.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Michael Hart <mjhart853@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> I know there have been endless threads covering dim headlights, but
> perhaps
> someone can offer advice on my particular case;
> - stock '87 Westy rectangular/square lights
> - Very dim indeed!
> I tried replacing the high/low beam bulbs with xenon blue bulbs. This
> changes the
> light from yellow to white but does not help visibility much.
> My next step is to install the relays and higher power bulbs.
> However, the glass lenses are very fogged and I think this may be
> contributing to
> the problem
> - Could this be dirt and if so, any suggestions on how to get inside the
> units to
> clean them?
> Thanks,
> Mike,
> '87 Westy
>
> P.S. for those of you with 80-85 round headlight models, here is what I
> did for my
> old '85 Westy;
> - Replaced the 7" sealed units with 'Sylvania Halogen Performance Plus'
> units
> (~$25 each from Kragen's). These are standard wattage, but have the
> 'whiter' light
> and better lenses.
> These improved the situation enormously, I decided that this was enough
> without
> installing relays/higher power bulbs
