

| Subject: | Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative |
| From: | Steve Macaulay |
| Date: | Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:44:17 -0800 |
Another alternative to the crappy low-beam light problem that works well and is much cheaper than the $300 E-code lights that I have been reading about lately is the Hella XL auxillary low-beam light. I put a pair on my 89 Westy and I am pleased with the results. This link http://www.macneilauto.com/Hella.htm ) has a description of the light and a picture that compares typical low-beam patterns to the pattern of this light. It matches the improvement that I saw after I installed my lights. These lights seem to go anywhere from $120 to $220 on the web. The place I ordered from had the lowest cost that I found and did not charge extra for the molly-mount kit. I got mine for $120 from http://www.savannajones.com/hella1.htm . This site shows a picture of the complete kit. It took less than a week to receive it. I also used a VW factory fog light switch instead of the provided switch for a cleaner look ($15). These switches are no longer made and are hard to track down though. I didn't get mine from them, but I think that Fast German Auto may still have some available. An advantage to the factory switch is that it is a three way switch and you can wire up a rear red fog light in the open slot that is available in the driver's side brake/turn signal/backup light assembly. I haven't done this yet but I plan on doing it once it warms up some. Steve 89 Westy
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