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Subject:Re: Headlights
From:Ben T
Date:Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:47:09 -0700

You forgot one option: e-code rectangular headlight$.;-)

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Apr 20, 2013, at 2:28 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:

>> We all know the headlights just don't illuminate enough.
>> Is there a definitive replacement unit or a higher intensity
>> replacement bulbs that is reliable and will solve this?
> 
> 
> The stock headlights on the '86 up Vanagons are pretty poor. There are a
> couple of ways you can upgrade depending on how far you want to go:
> 
> 1) Our VisionKit2 includes higher output bulbs and a relay kit. This is the
> best upgrade that uses your existing headlights.
> 
> http://www.busdepot.com/VISIONKIT2
> 
> 2)  Our South African grill kit upgrades you to a four-round-headlight
> setup, and includes an excellent set of Bosch H4's. This is the best upgrade
> available. (Note, it is currently backordered for about 3-4 weeks.)  You can
> combine this with a relay kit and 90/100 watt bulbs if you want to really go
> all out, but even without them the difference will be pronounced.
> 
> http://www.busdepot.com//1495 (links to relay kit and 90/100 watt bulbs also
> on that page)
> 
> 3) As a possible middle ground, you can switch to an '80-85 grill and a set
> of Bosch H4's. This requires a few different items so I can send links on
> request. 
> 
> 
> For those who want to improve their stock '80-85 headlights, our Bosch H4
> headlights are a huge improvement in and of themselves for around $50/pair
> with the bulbs, and are even better if combined with relays as part of our
> VisionKit. (Or you too can go all out and do the South African grill thing
> linked above.)
> 
> http://www.busdepot.com/VISIONKIT1
> 
> http://www.busdepot.com/0301600118/
> 
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   www.busdepot.com
>   (215)  234-VWVW
> 
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