In a message dated 22/10/2005 6:10:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

>I  purchased a pair of standard relays, proper gauge wire, and the  80/100
>watt replacements all for four headlights on my 91 Vanagon for a  total
>cost of $44.  These are essentially the same parts used by  most retailers
>with the exception of the relays not being manufactured  by Bosch.
>
>I really appreciate the additional visibility while  driving at night and
>like the fact that I'm getting it without blinding  other drivers.
>
>Here's a parts list and the places where I got  the parts.  I'd rate this
>job as very simple and I'm electrically  challenged!
>
>Desc Units  Unit Price   Total  Price  Vendor
>
>HL78179 9004/HB1 100/80w Replacement Bulb -  2 - $10.75 - $21.50
>http://www.rallylights.com/
>
>78140Y  H3 110W Yellow Star Replacement Bulb - 2 - $8.06 -  $16.12
>http://www.rallylights.com/
>
>12V 30/40A RELAYS W/  DUAL SOCKET & 5 WIRE HARNESS - 1 - $3.98 -  $3.98
>http://stores.ebay.com/12-Volt-Parts
>
>24" 12# Brown  Wire 1
>24" 12# Red Wire 1
>12# Female Spade Connectors - 16 -  $0.15 -  $2.40
>_______________________________________________________
>TOTAL  COST    $44.00

Yes, and you saved what ?  I sell basically  the same thing with a BOSCH
relay, in kit ready to plug in format for $30, $14  less than what you indicate
and no running to a gazillion places for the  pieces.  See my _Vanagon  Headlamp
Relay Upgrade_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm)  webpage.  Yes, I
know, the kit for the '86 ~ '91  Vanagons is more due to the VW specific relay
holder which can be neatly clipped  Lego style to your existing fuse box !
You can use the other kit no  problem and just tie wrap the relay holder to
some wires.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
_Frank Condelli  & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
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