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• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 23:21:10 -0400
  ...on the right with >>>>> search terms h4 led) goes into detail why I chose those particular >>> units. >>>>> >>>>> I'm fairly happy with the bulbs...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:02:43 +0100
  ...unit covers the High/Low in H-4 >e-code form. The original is not a 5x7, and a E1-code dual beam H4...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:54:01 -0700
  ...pictures of beam patterns etc, as I did with the H4 led units shown on my blog, please post. > > Alistair > > > >> On Jun 11, 2017...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:13:09 -0500
  ...on the right with >>>> search terms h4 led) goes into detail why I chose those particular >> units. >>>> >>>> I'm fairly happy with the bulbs...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:21:05 -0500
  ...On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote: > For decades I have run Euro H4 headlights...
• Re: WTB: Headlight assy for '86 and up
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:08:49 -0800
  ...Good Luck, RC Saved Message-- We can definitely help you out with the H4 lamps for your vanagon... They are a Hella unit which...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:35:57 -0400
  ...We all know the headlights just don't illuminate enough.=20= > > > Is there a definitive replacement unit or a higher intensity replacement bul= > bs...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:25:36 -0800
  ...led units I have seen seem to switch on and off some of the led devices that may coincide with the H4 optics or...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:34:52 -0700
  ...Most LED's produce 70-100lumens/watt, so with 16.5W in, there would be about 1500 lumens from each headlight. > > A regular H4...
• Re: [Syncro] Group Purchase: Headlights 7" round. Interest??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:17:27 -0700
  ...55/60W H4 bulbs (Hella UV free) and weather boot. These > lights are a direct fit in 1980 to 1985 round headlight Vanagons. My...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:31:04 -0700
  ...h4 headlights Unfortunately, the plastic nuts for the Vanagon adjustment screws are Vanagon specific and not interchangeable with the standard 7" Headlight Adjusters commonly...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 07:01:05 -0500
  ...LED Headlight bulbs > > > > The ad says 1500LM. That is the light output. compared that to a > halogen > > H4 bulb's output. Also consider a...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:50:51 -0500
  ...headlight unit 533 941 669 socket for park light N 017 717 2 12V 4W bulb N 017 763 2 12V 55/60W H4...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:31:21 -0800
  ...headlight unit 533 941 669��� socket for park light N 017 717 2�� 12V 4W bulb N 017 763 2�� 12V 55/60W H4...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:12:20 -0700
  ...PM, AATransaxle wrote: > > > >> OK List...Here are the secret Euro H4 type rectangular headlight > >> numbers...been kept a secret handed down thru the century...
• Re: HIDs on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:33:08 -0500
  ...The reason for HID's poorer performance in H4 round headlights is that the plasma arc is much longer than a H4 lightbulb's...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:35:41 -0400
  ...We all know the headlights just don't illuminate enough. > > Is there a definitive replacement unit or a higher intensity replacement bulbs that is...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:06:49 -0700
  ...And also if you increase the wattage of the H4 bulbs in the headlights, the relays are really a requirement. Google "daniel sterns lighting...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 16:48:13 -0400
  ...on the right with > >> search terms h4 led) goes into detail why I chose those particular > units. > >> > >> I'm fairly happy with the bulbs...
• Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 12:11:18 EDT
  ...4" headlight buckets to the Vanagon headlight plate. Then, at a cost of $80 / pair, I would mount a pair of standard H4, E...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:57:40 -0800
  ...H4 round lights and that is fine and dandy but there >> > will always be those of us that actually like the square headlight look...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:25:49 -0800
  ...Back then, I used Cibie' 5 inch lo/hi inserts >for the outside lights with 80/100 watt H4s, and replaced the two inside...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 03:07:11 -0500
  ...A couple of these units mounted on the rear of your Vanagon and just a couple of "blips" of the switch WILL strongly encourage...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:12:14 -0500
  ...led units I have seen seem to switch on and off some of the led devices that may coincide with the H4 optics or...
• Re: 90 RectangularHeadlamp wanted
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:52:46 -0700
  Scott I've never been the least bit fond of the Rounds on the Vanagon ~ My 83.5Westy has Rounds with Phillips H4s & while...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:07:43 -0500
  ...H4 round lights and that is fine and dandy but > there > >> > will always be those of us that actually like the square headlight > look...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 16:59:23 -0800
  ...The carello dual h1 units were a close second place. For those who might not be aware of older CIBIE offerings. The Bi-Oscar...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:04:34 -0800
  ...H4 round lights and that is fine and dandy but there >> >> > will always be those of us that actually like the square headlight look...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:12:24 +0000
  ...H4 round lights and that is fine and dandy > but there > >> >> > will always be those of us that actually like the square headlight > look...
• more headlight stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:17:15 CST
  ...Hella units: Front lens is flat. Interchangeable left to right. Uses H4 bulb, available in many combinations, 55/60W, 80/100W, etc. Better driving...
• '86-'91 headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:24:27 EST
  ...Hella units: Front lens is flat. Interchangeable left to right. Uses H4 bulb, available in many combinations, 55/60W, 80/100W, etc. Better driving...
• Re: 90 RectangularHeadlamp wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:07:22 -0800
  ...plus headlight relays and better grounds ...that all helps. Istill don't find the low beam light pattern to be very bright or nicely...
• Re: HIDs on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:27:28 -0800
  ...html>? > > I do have an upgraded alternator, and use the Eurospec H4 headlights, > but I really like the idea of even more light. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To...
• AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 11:11:13 -0800
  ...My approach is to select the most suitable lens/reflector for the unusually high mounting location of the Vanagon headlights that gives a sharp...
• LED HeadLights for 86-91 was Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:03:50 -0600
  ...There are H4 LEDS available. Best place to look is Amazon. For 7 inch round headlights there are many complete assemblies available as they...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:13:26 +1200
  In no particular order. *have ~want *Hella H4 headlights (standard on mine) ~Genuine xenon gas-discharge bulbs *Sony cassette stereo w/10-disc changer...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:00:03 -0500
  ...The >> difference between the H4 bulb setup and stock is tremendous. The light will >> be somewhat brighter, and your headlight switch will last longer...
• Re: Bus Dee-Poh H4 lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 02:31:33 -0400
  ...for the pair with bulbs? Gooder or badder >than the Hella H4 units offered from 'other' vendors at twice the price? I can pretty...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 23:22:42 +1300
  ...those are FOG lights, NOT driving lights. > its the location of the inner SA driving lights next to the >stock headlights in the grille...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:31:28 EDT
  ...go to H4 lights as the bulbs and sockets have much larger contact surfaces. >>>>>>I=A0the SA Grille with high pwer headlight kit installed...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:53:50 -0500
  ...The difference between the H4 bulb setup and stock is tremendous. The light will be somewhat brighter, and your headlight switch will last longer...
• My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
  ...stock ones) -Engine compartment light (bright; switched from dash) -GPS *Hella H4 headlights (standard on mine) *Hella Raintronic autovariable-intermittent automatic wipers -Interior lights...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:30:41 EST
  ...A couple of these units mounted >on the rear of your Vanagon and just a couple of "blips" of the switch >WILL strongly encourage...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:31:59 -0400
  ...The > difference between the H4 bulb setup and stock is tremendous. The light will > be somewhat brighter, and your headlight switch will last longer...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  If we examine the lifetime derating curves for incandescents like the H4 QI's we use you'll notice the MTBF goes up (gets...
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...stock ones) > -Engine compartment light (bright; switched from dash) > -GPS > *Hella H4 headlights (standard on mine) > *Hella Raintronic autovariable-intermittent automatic wipers > -Interior lights...
• FS: 1986 Syncro Westy "Stealth Camper" in Portland Oregon -
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 23:05:22 -0800
  ...type coating) plus floor & deck lid (padding) - Cascade Audio Engineering H4 E-Code headlights (awesome visibility difference) upgraded rear lights (running, turn, brake, reverse...
• Re: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 11:07:21 +1200
  ...I've had sealed-beam units. Still far better than a US-market sealed-beam though! A QH (quartz-halogen) bulb is filled with...
• FW: Automotive (Vanagon!) Lighting Query
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:00:36 -0600
  ...1) Purchase the European-spec outer headlamp units in your same existing rectangular format. Expensive! About $250/ea. Performance is from "decent" to "good...
• Re: SA van images
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:34 -0800
  ...I found 2 very nice bosch H4 lights, almost new (made in sweden) but grill had a couple of tabs missing. anyway, i wandered...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:50:51 -0800
  I have the H4 Euro style with 75bulbs,,Hella, I think. From Bus Depot They've been marvelous on my many night time back...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:28:56 -0700
  Unfortunately, the plastic nuts for the Vanagon adjustment screws are Vanagon specific and not interchangeable with the standard 7" Headlight Adjusters commonly found on...
• H4 Headlight aim, thanks and..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:47:12 -0800
  ...had a pile of used Engine Control Units. I've been meaning to have one as a spare, anyhow, for my frequent travels far...
• FS: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:34:29 -0600
  ...look ma - no leaks!) - replaced shifter bushings - K&N air filter - H4 headlights - fridge works well - I've had it out, cleaned the combustion...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#594039241: Volkswagen : Bus
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 05:29:02 PDT
  ...This one of a kind vehicle comes with H4 Bosch headlights, Bosch halogen fog lights, German license plates, a mixture of both Hella and...
• some westy mods/accesories
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:18:05 -0700
  ...Couple of old mods I still find useful: -12V cpu fan in the fridge, my version of the battery powered �Fridgemate�. -my H4 headlights...
• 7" round E-Code lights for your SA Grill or pre-'86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 2 May 2002 18:10:51 -0700
  ...Pair of 55w/60w or 80w/100w H4 bulbs c.. Pair of 5w "city lamp" bulbs a.. OPTIONAL: Three Bosch dual-terminal relays (one...
• Re: 7" round E-Code lights for your SA Grill or pre-'86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 20:53:21 -0700
  ...Pair of 55w/60w or 80w/100w H4 bulbs c.. Pair of 5w "city lamp" bulbs a.. OPTIONAL: Three Bosch dual-terminal relays (one...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#594039241: Volkswagen : Bus
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 09:29:34 -0700
  ...This one of a kind vehicle comes with H4 > Bosch headlights, Bosch halogen fog lights, German > license plates, a mixture of both Hella and...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:59:12 -0800
  ...On 11/16/2013 7:50 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > I have the H4 Euro style with 75bulbs,,Hella, I think. From Bus Depot...