Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:31:03 -0700
Reply-To: Jason Weisberger <jweisberger@MAC.COM>
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From: Jason Weisberger <jweisberger@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Headlights
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I have the Go Westy high output kit on my '87. It is better than stock but I would try others or the SA style. I've seen the SA kits throw much more light, far better focused than mine. The PO installed the GW stuff and its good enough I won't spend here but I'd not recommend it having seen better.
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On Apr 20, 2013, at 1:21 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> You might try cleaning the inside of the light fixture. That helps a lot
> sometimes.
>
> But - for the best improvement to the lighting on my vans I went the
> route of the Jay Brown relay upgrades. I have three vans and used his
> kits on all of them. I particularly like the quality of hardware and of
> the construction of the kit. Much impressed.
>
> I used the Bosch lamps that come from Ron Salmon at Bus Depot. That is
> an excellent buy and I'm real happy with them.
>
> I can't speak to other headlight relay kits - but Jay's kit is designed
> to mount the relays on the buss below the left side of the dash and I
> found that location and mounting system to be a royal PITA! For me - a
> better place to mount the relays is up on the dash just under the left
> edge of the instrument pod cover. The relays are mounted using a double
> stick tape and that spot provides a clear, smooth location where the
> tape can really get a grip plus easy access without having to stand on
> your head while working and trouble shooting if needed. Simply tell Jay
> where you plan to mount these and ask him to make up a longer wire set
> for you. He is very accommodating.
>
> While you are at it, you might ask him about the starter relay kit he
> makes up. This little jewel is a hardwired install that enables you to
> conveniently start and stop your engine when you are working on it alone.
>
> I would like to credit TJ Hannik - a fellow list memember - for the tip
> about where to mount the headlight relays under the instrument pod
> cover. As the 'lil Boy sez "That works slicker than owl dung!"
>
> Good luck!
>
> John
>
>
>
>
>
> On 4/20/2013 9:45 AM, Art A. wrote:
>> I'm sure this has been discussed, but I didn't see it in the archives.
>>
>> Maybe I'm just getting older...actually no maybe about it...but it is getting increasingly difficult to drive my 86 Westy at night unless I simply keep the high beams on. We all know the headlights just don't illuminate enough.
>>
>> Is there a definitive replacement unit or a higher intensity replacement bulbs that is reliable and will solve this?
>>
>> Thanks all,
>> Art
>> .
>>
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