----- Original Message -----
From: JeanneMaly <jeannemaly@email.msn.com>
To: Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: headlights

> Could somebody please put the whole headlight issue in a nutshell for me?  I
> know, of course, that the low beams on my '87 stink.  But what are my
options -
> from the least invasive up.  If it would give me a significant improvement,
I'd
> like to replace the bulbs only.
>
> I've tried the archives but I have trouble following the thread.  I get all
> tangled up in threads about fog lights and additional driving lights and on
and
> on and on.  Please, somebody, shed some light on this for me.
>
> Jeanne
> '87 Syncro Westy
> Santa Rosa, CA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 5:48 PM
> Subject: Re: headlights
>
>
> > That's watt I meant...Hella, NOT Bosch.
> >
> > G. Matthew Bulley
> > Director
> > Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
> > www.bulley-hewlett.com
> > Cary, NC USA
> > 888.468.4880 tollfree
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:   Davidson [SMTP:wdavidson@thegrid.net]
> > Sent:   Saturday, November 06, 1999 8:21 PM
> > To:     Bulley; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject:        Re:      Re: headlights
> >
> > Ahhh,
> > I believe the H4 headlights that come stock on 86+ vanagons in Europe are
> > made by Hella (not Bosch)... I have a set. They are great!
> > Bill
> > 90 Westy Syncro
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Date: Saturday, November 06, 1999 5:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: headlights
> >
> >
> > >Woody-
> > >
> > >A buddy of mine had a set of Bosch H4 (euro) lights on his Scirroco,
> > >(which, ironically, are the SAME lights as the 1986+ Vanagon). The
> > >difference was incredible.
> > >
> > >Remember back in grade school when the teacher would start a film, and it
> > >would be out of focus, and the whole class would groan...then she would
> > >adjust the focus, and you would feel collective relief? Same thing with
> > >these lights. It isn't that they are tremendously brighter, (unless you
> > >purchase higher wattage bulbs). The light is focussed on WHERE YOU WANT TO
> > >SEE.
> > >
> > >On his lights, there was a CLEARLY visible dividing line between
> > >illuminated area, and non-illuminated areas. The illuminated area was
> > >perfectly where you wish to see, and the rest was dark. U.S.A.-issue
> > >headlights spill (waste) light in areas that don't matter.
> > >
> > >While I haven't purchased a set yet for myself  for our Vanagon, (we are
> > >pursuing a home purchase), I will in the near future. They are worth every
> > >dime. Further, if you are the type to bend the rules a bit, a 55w/150w bulb
> > >makes a HUGE difference when in desolate areas (use a relay).
> > >
> > >Hope I shed some light on your question...
> > >
> > >G. Matthew Bulley
> > >Director
> > >Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
> > >www.bulley-hewlett.com
> > >Cary, NC USA
> > >888.468.4880 tollfree
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From:   Woody Halsey [SMTP:WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM]
> > >Sent:   Saturday, November 06, 1999 10:56 AM
> > >To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >Subject:        headlights
> > >
> > >Dear List,
> > >
> > >I have followed with interest and puzzlement the comments about Bosch
> > >headlights. What is the point? To get brighter lights or more attractive
> > >lights?
> > >
> > >Woody
> > >
>
>