Re: Lights

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.Colorado.EDU>]

Sounds like your realy under the dash is going bad....replace that and all
should be ok. For your Mk1, I HIGHLY reccomend talking to Potterman about
getting Hella H4s and H1 replacements, then relay the system.

Eric



On Sun, 9 Aug 1998, Kevin wrote:

> Yeah, they REALLY suck!  I have even more of a problem now!   I'm not sure
> how the stock high beam/ turn signal stalk works, but a few days ago I
> pulled back on the switch to put the high beams on and it turned all the
> headlights _out_. So now I dont have high beams. I checked the fuses, but
> they were fine. is this the switch itself? I haven't looked into it hard
> yet at all
> BTW it's an 81 Mk1
> 
> At 11:03 PM 8/9/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> >> I have discovered something tonight. Headlights on US spec cars absolutely
> >> suck.
> >
> >    AMEN!!
> >
> > Any ideas for inexpensive upgrades? It would be nice to hit the
> >> twisties when I felt like it, not just during daylight hours.(less idiots
> >> at night around here, most nights.) 
> >
> >    Well, first order of business is to see how much juice you are
> >actually getting at the lights.  If you are getting around 12 volts
> >when the car is running you aint getting enough.  If your alternator
> >is putting out 13.5-14 volts and your lights arent getting it, I would
> >throw in relays.  If they get much brighter, excellent!  If they 
> >aren't, I would recommend getting H4s with some brighter bulbs,
> >that is if you have a beefy alternator.  I think you can get a
> >set of H4 with 55/60 for around $70 a pair.  They will vastly
> >improve your lighting.  If you want more details about relays and 
> >or lights lemme know.
> >
> >  Andre'
> >  Neon Green 79
> >
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