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Subject:Re: head light upgrade
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:19:15 -0500

Those blinding headlights don't necessarily give you better visibility as a driver.

However, FYI, most of those are using HID lights. This requires some very expensive parts in order to properly implement. Truthfully, you best bet is to switch to H4 headlights, or a South African 4 round headlight grill.

On my Westy, I have the H4 setup and a couple of Projektzwo foglights. In the wilds of West Virginia, this will light up the woods quite nicely.

On my non-GL Syncro, I have the South African set up. Pretty good too (and I was very impressed with how well standard round sealed beams work on the van.)

On Jan 9, 2010, at 4:32 PM, Arkady Mirvis wrote:

> In my 72 I started to feel that night vision to be good I need stronger
> light. One way is to add couple hadlights. I have 2 rectangular Hella 181
> above the bumper already. I used them since 1987 on long stretches as high
> beam lights. Can anyone tell me about the way I can upgrade  lights on my
> 1987 Westy to be on a par with those blinding lights BMW, INFINITI, LEXUS
> have? What is involved. Are there any kits to upgrade.
>
> Ark