Maybe I'm missing the $300 connection or something. I have a friend building a 16V turbo golf, he's looking for all the cool body kits and such. He did his primary search in Performance VW, a UK based publication. In his search he uncovered Hella H4 lamps for the Mk1 golf(rabbit) for 12 pounds each. I dunno the exchange rate, but that's much less than $300US. You say, but thats not the vanagon... I don't see what the difference is, unless these are the rectangular style. My 85 are round and I like them that way. Anyway he says T2 H4's are 30 pounds each. Thats 60 pounds a pair. Probably under $100US. Freight on these parts isn't that much, especially if one orders in bulk. Another example is the golf grill spoiler. Bonrath sells for +$100, a UK source sells for 13 pounds. I am buying a front apron for 30 pounds,(less than the cost of one in the junkyard that I'd have to chop off), so I can use a round headlight grill on my rabbit pickup, with my H4's. Guess the point is, take a closer look before assuming a part should cost a ton of money because it is superior and well known, like the Hella H4's, or E codes? I guess. |
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