Re: Lights, Cheapo way out - 2 replies in one

[TBerk16@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/23/98 8:04:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, mmages@gie.com
writes:

> As an easy-out, I got some Silvania Halogen XV (xtra-vision) (I think it's #
> 5464XV) replacements for my low-beams.  The difference was amazing -
>  They say 3X the light, I'd give it 1.75X, but the difference is still
pretty 
> big.
>  It has almost as much headlight as a regular car now....
>  and at 9$ a pop it's a heck of a lot cheaper (and easier)
>  
>  
>  Rich wrote:
>  

1. There are three levels of replacement lights they make. I bought some
square ones ( mid level - $12 ea ) for the GTI, they are a dramatic
improvement over the stock lights. Still like the H4s for the S1.


In a message dated 11/23/98 7:36:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, Coracin@usdl.com
writes:
>  >you can
>  >
>  >1) install relays
>  >2) get 4X6 H4 lenses & bulbs to fit the stock U.S. brackets.
>  
>  where can i get these?  i want to replace the sealed beams but i like
>  the four headlight look over the euro headlight look (am i the only
>  one?).  
>  
>  chris
>  86 16V scirocco
>  


2. Chris, Are you thinking that Euro means square? Euro for Sciroccos means
upgraded round headlights. Most won't know you've done it unless they are
knowledgeable.

TBerk

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