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Subject:Re: HID H4 Bulb question
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Wed, 3 Jan 2007 07:16:18 -0500

Hi Jac,

As most people have already chimed in and said, you need to go with a
relay kit. The stock setup has enough trouble with standard bulbs, let
alone something higher wattage.

As for HID H4 Bulbs, I have been looking at Xenon bulbs from:
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/H4.asp

But I have a relay kit installed (got it here):
http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm

Chris

On 1/1/07, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have the Hella H4 Headlights in my 84 Vanagon, at one point I put in
> 90w/100w bulbs, which contributed to a meltdown of my fuse panel.
>
> Now that there is newer technology, I am in need of advise on the best H4
> replacement bulb to use (like a 8500K HID BLUE)?  I don't want to go into a
> "conversion" or major upgrade, just want to pick the best bulb.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
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> Jack
>