Date:         Tue, 16 Dec 1997 17:52:36 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <david@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <david@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: amber verse cleard relays
Comments: To: David Bayer <bayer@SYBASE.COM>
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At 15:54 12/16/97 -0800, David Bayer wrote:
>Does anyone know if there are supposed to be any real advantages to using
>amber colored foglights verse clear ones? I have decided to add a set of
>foglights to my syncro for snow and rain (and at the same time clean up
>the fuse box connections and grounds, run an additional 8 guage wire from the
>alternator up front to the battery and possibly the fuse box, which seems to
>have improve a few people's light output).
>
>Also, when adding relays for the headlights (and fogs), should these go in
>the car or can they be mounted outside (or does it depend on the relay
>usually?).
>
>dave

What I have used in the past, not on my Double Cab (yet) is the amber
DRIVING lights by Bosch.  They are awesome when there is any precipitation
and they can be used by themselves.  The yellow / amber light cuts through
precipitation better than white light.  I have also pretty good luck with
Hella 550 amber fogs on my Double Cab.

What I did for a relay is get an wiring harness from a Rabbit and took an
aux relay holder that normally went on top of the fuse panel and mounted it
on top of the Vanagon fuse box.  This makes for a totally factory looking
install.  If the relay is on the outside of the car water will kill it
pretty quick! You can also use German made (80 and older) Rabbit / Scirocco
switches in the Vanagons, again perfect fit!  I used a rear defrost switch
to turn my relay on and off.

This weekend I will be installing Phillips "All Weather" H4s in the Double
Cab... hopefully they are worth the money!


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