Jeffrey R wrote:

> Wouldn't using a relay with a higher wattage bulb spare the headlight switch
> from the extra current needed for the higher wattage bulbs?

Yes, it would.

> I am looking at a brochure for the South African Vanagon

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> Now, lets say these rectangular low beams are better than the low beams on
> the American and European busses we drive.

These light units are not better than the European, they are the same H4 units.

> And lets say the headlight switch
> in the South African busses can handle the better bulb. And lets say some one
> could import the set up allowing those who love the square light grill to
> keep it--or offer a cheaper solution to an entire new grill set up. Or,
> perhaps the new rectangular light grill with better lights would become the
> new hot item.

These lights are no good other than for the UK or SA or OZ or other similar RHD
countries. The light pattern is asymmetric, with the right hand side of the light
(on LHD cars) drawn upwards to light more of the right hand side of the road. This
is all good for the US market. The lights in SA are mirrored, so the left hand
side of the light pattern is drawn upwards to light up more of the left hand side
of the road, and they will blind oncoming traffic if you use them in LHD traffic.
British cars on holiday in Europe must cover parts of the head light lenses with
tape so they will not blind oncoming traffic.

They are probably not much cheaper than the LHD lights either.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i