I currently have 70/65W Osram Plus 50 H4 bulbs in the outer lamps with 100W
H3s in the inners.

I had a pair of 100/80W before and I might go back to them. They put out a
lot of light. These rectangular headlights need a bigger kick out here in
the dark, wet boonies.

I have a pair of 85/80W on their way which are potentially exactly the right
bulbs but who knows... maybe what I really need are 8 gauge supply wires.

Seeya, Jake

On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 12:07 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Jake. Not a case of $ spent. Just thinking of eliminating the
> relays. If I were to g/w relays, I'd source them locally.    :)
>
> Thanks for the offer on bulbs. What are you running now?
>
> Neil.
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Jake de Villiers
> <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Just pony up for Volks Cafe's Relay Kits - quick, easy, cheap and
> effective.
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_459_584/headlight_relay_kit.html
> >
> > Then I'll sell you my extra 100/80W H4 bulbs cheap and you'll see much
> > better in the dark and the rain!  ;)  .
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 11:36 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all.
> >>
> >> Preface: not trying to reinvent the wheel here. I know lots have done
> >> the relay upgrade. My reasoning is below.   :)
> >>
> >> I've been enjoying my new "Motorcycle" E4 headlights on my '81. Even
> >> with stock wattage bulbs, it's a huge improvement over sealed beam
> >> rounds. But I need more light!
> >>
> >> Thought: install new switch and dedicated circuit, (no added relays),
> >> bypass ignition switch, use stock hi/low relay, connect supply of
> >> circuit in at stock connectors to headlights.
> >>
> >> Added work aside, is there anything inherently wrong or illegal, about
> >> doing this? Would I "simply" tap into 30 where it enters pre fuse at
> >> the fuse box? (adding inline fuses of course) What gauge wire for the
> >> next step up in lighting?   (I bet that info is online somewhere)
> >>
> >> I used to do a lot of road gigs in a '77 Caprice with upgraded
> >> headlights. Amazing, but relays would cack out at THE worst moments
> >> (before a corner) This stuck in my mind, so thought to make a system
> >> that didn't rely on relays. Likely the installation was faulty on the
> >> Caprice, but it would be my preference to make a "bulletproof" system.
> >> Like all that could fail would be the switch, fuse(s), stock hi/low
> >> relay and switch  ..... I think   ;)
> >>
> >>
> >> Neil.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
> >>
> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
> > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.thebassspa.com
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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