>This is again, a similar thread to what is discussed on Corrados. The truth
is
>(at least in Corrados, and I don't doubt true with Vanagons too) is that it
>isn't the WATTAGE, so much as the distribution of the light produced.
>Typically, the European spec headlamp assemblies do a better job of
>distributing the light than the sealed beams or America specs headlamp
>assemblies.

I agree 100%, on the G60 I installed 80/140W right off using relay to
battery, although marginally better they were never worth a darn, a friend
sprung for the ludicrous Euro reflectors, they were incredible.  Fortunately
the Corrado fogs made excellent general driving lights and luckily the early
ones didn't crack like the poor VR6 folks do.  However hands down the stock
7" round reflector is vastly superior to the 4 headlight van system using
even sealed Halogen units.  Use a quality Cibie or Hella H4 reflector with
high wattage bulbs and the light is exceptional.

On another subject, I'm sort of suprised the corrado-l (AKA want to be M3
and 944 driver) list is still up and running.  It was getting pretty weak
when I last followed it 3-4 years ago.

John
vwbus@mindspring.com