Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:44:17 -0800
Reply-To: Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
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From: Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject: Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
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Another alternative to the crappy low-beam light problem that works well and
is much cheaper than the $300 E-code lights that I have been reading about
lately is the Hella XL auxillary low-beam light. I put a pair on my 89
Westy and I am pleased with the results. This link
http://www.macneilauto.com/Hella.htm ) has a description of the light and a
picture that compares typical low-beam patterns to the pattern of this
light. It matches the improvement that I saw after I installed my lights.
These lights seem to go anywhere from $120 to $220 on the web. The place I
ordered from had the lowest cost that I found and did not charge extra for
the molly-mount kit. I got mine for $120 from
http://www.savannajones.com/hella1.htm . This site shows a picture of the
complete kit. It took less than a week to receive it. I also used a VW
factory fog light switch instead of the provided switch for a cleaner look
($15). These switches are no longer made and are hard to track down though.
I didn't get mine from them, but I think that Fast German Auto may still
have some available. An advantage to the factory switch is that it is a
three way switch and you can wire up a rear red fog light in the open slot
that is available in the driver's side brake/turn signal/backup light
assembly. I haven't done this yet but I plan on doing it once it warms up
some.
Steve
89 Westy
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