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Date:         Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:41:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
Comments: To: Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
In-Reply-To:  <003701be60d9$7b68fb80$c127a2d1@dell>
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> > Yes, that is an alternative. But you do have to install a switch and relay > and new wiring. And you have to mount them. Probably by drilling holes in > your bumper. And they there they are out there on your bumper in > harm's way. > Mostly the misnamed $300 headlight thread (Randy's are $200), has > been about > better low beams with the stock square headlight look and not > having to do a > lot of wiring or alterations. But like you said it is an alternative. And > the SA grill with round headlights is an alternative too. But, > there again, > most of us that have been working this thread have decided they > want to keep > the stock, rectangular headlight look. > Thanks, > Bill > 90 Westy Syncro >

Bill,

You mentioned some good points in your note that someone considering these various options should consider. I did have to drill holes in my bumper, run wiring, and I spent several hours installing these lights. I would have loved to have just put in a replacement light instead. However, a big item that I forgot to mention that lead me to deciding to use the Hella XLs was that these lights are DOT-approved and street legal in all 50 states, which I don't think is the situation with E-code lights. I wanted to improve my lighting without having to worry about some cop somewhere using my lights as an excuse to pull over that strange looking hippy van or being unable to pass inspection in some state that I might move to some day. I would have paid the extra money for the $200 E-code lights to save the hassle of installing the auxillary lights and tracking down a factory switch if the legality of these lights wasn't an issue.

Steve


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