Todd,
Let's remember that the $350 PUMA price that I recently quoted is from last
May, almost a year ago. There may have been changes in the Dollar/DM
exchange rate that would change that price. Also, I believe that was for one
set (2 low/hi beams). It is possible that PUMA would give a better deal to a
larger order.
Also, let's not forget Randy Bergum's offer of $200 for and upgrade kit that
includes two Hella e-code hi/low beam headlights. The advantage of Randy's
kit would be obvious the moment the first stone kicked up and broke one of
your headlights. (My understanding is that the Hella e-code lights that
Randy supplies are readily available here in the U.S. at a MUCH lower
price... under $50 each I think.)
If anyone is interested in Randy's kit please email me at
wdavidson@thegrid.net as I am putting together a list of people who I will
keep informed as the deal with Randy firms up (Jim Davis, who lives near
Randy, is going to ckeck the kit out for light quality, craftsmanship, and
cosmetics). (My only interest in this is getting a kit for myself, and Randy
only wants to make them 5 at a time.)
Thanks,
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 10:39 AM
Subject: Vendors for E-code OEM Vanagon Low-beams

>Thanks to all for posting the info on E-code headlights.
>
>Helmut pointed out that $350 for a pair is rather expensive, given the cost
>of the lights and including shipping.
>
>Does anyone know of any vendors aside from PUMA who are selling the E-code
>headlights? Or is there anyone
>in that would be willing to endure the hassle of organizing a group
>purchase? (I'm thinking that I am not the only one
>who is interested.)
>
>I'd be willing to pledge my time and assistance if needed.
>
>
>It is amusing to think of someone going up to the dealer and ordering some
>large amount of headlights.
> "Uh, well, you see, I drive on a gravel road, and my headlights are always
>getting broken...
> so I figured that I'd just keep a few spares on hand." <g>
>