Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:11:19 -0800
Reply-To: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject: Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
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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
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 6:47 AM
Subject: Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
>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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