Date:         Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:05:16 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
Comments: To: vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 4/11/07 9:02:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM writes:


> I don't drive our Westy much at night, but when I do, I am reminded how
> awful the stock low beams are. The high beams are very good, so I could
> just drive around like the typical SUV driver and leave them on all the
> time,
> but that's not me.
>
> What I'd like is a reasonable cost option to get more light in the low beam
> range, without going with a new grill, etc. Are the 80/100W 9004 bulbs
> likely
> to give me this? (I'd add a relay of course). I ran these on my Jetta for a
> while but had problems with short bulb life and overheated connectors.
>
> Any other options out there?
>
>
>

i guess you missed all the talk about the square H4 e-code headlights.
available at your local vw dealer for like $130 each.  no grille change necessary.
   Or you can relay your current headlights and upgrade to bigger wiring
(otherwise your wires will melt if you run the 80/100w)   but you still would have
the sucky DOT lenses  putting your light everywhere but where you need it.

just break down and buy some e-code squares..

chris


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