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Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:43 pm

Hello, stock 74 super beetle fenders, I do not want the turn signals on top. I want a cleaner look. I was thinking of cutting holes in the fender just under the headlight. Anybody have some stuff that they have done and pictures of it? Thanks. Here is what I am working with.

Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:58 am

are you planning to run bumpers? in that case you may consider using a late super euro bumper with turn signals.

Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:28 am

So Cal has a H4 Style, Flat Lens, Turn Signal & Parking Light

CIP1 has something like it but higher priced. I've got some in my '69 bug, but I'm using the secondary light as the parking light.

Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:56 pm

TexasAirCooler wrote: So Cal has a H4 Style, Flat Lens, Turn Signal & Parking Light

CIP1 has something like it but higher priced. I've got some in my '69 bug, but I'm using the secondary light as the parking light.

Do you have the SoCal or Cip1 ones? SoCal's have plastic lenses, CIP1's are glass. I had the SoCal ones on my ride for a couple of weeks, did not like the way they looked or reflected the light out. I have the CIP1s in the box, ready to install.

Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:45 pm

I've got the Cip1 ones in mine. That would explain why they are cheaper. They seem to throw a pretty good light.

Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:10 pm

How about something like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-HALOGEN-AMBER-LED-TURN-S...mp;vxp=mtr

They have a bunch of different styles on Ebay.

Wed Dec 31, 2014 3:57 pm

I was thinking about running it in the headlight, that looks good thanks! Will those 7" headlights mount inside stock vw buckets? I need to purchase those too

Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:15 pm

Might give them a call. . .
Octane Lighting, Inc
Customer Service: 1.855.962.8263
Tech Support: 1.855.962.8263

Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:27 pm

alexvw wrote: I was thinking about running it in the headlight, that looks good thanks! Will those 7" headlights mount inside stock vw buckets? I need to purchase those too

They should...but if they don't, it shouldn't be too hard to modify them. I think the biggest issue would be the black piece where the wires exit from. This part may or may not interfere with the adjustment spring/spring holder.

Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:22 am

I am running some similar to this from MidAmericaMotorworks. Glass inclosure, it works great. Came with amber bulb for turn signal/ fog light.

Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:02 pm

TexasAirCooler wrote: So Cal has a H4 Style, Flat Lens, Turn Signal & Parking Light

CIP1 has something like it but higher priced. I've got some in my '69 bug, but I'm using the secondary light as the parking light.

Do these housings fit the stock bucket? Or do you not need a headlight bucket with these? Also do you have any pics of the turn signals/parking lights on? Id like to see how bright they are and if they would accept LEDs

Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:01 am

They completely replace the factory bucket assembly. I'm selling my pair if you're interested. (Sorry for the unabashed plug. :) )

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1721597

Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:20 am

Yes they fit in the original housing. Will search for pics of them working and post.

Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:17 pm

Do the turn signal and parking lights on those headlight housing have bulb sockets? There are no bulbs included with them and no part numbers to purchase with them so I dont know where to get the bulbs from?

Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:49 am

The recommended bulbs are in the instruction sheet that shipped w/the headlights. The instructions are in Spanish but you can still make out the recommended bulb types if Spanish isn't in your toolbox.

Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:55 pm

vamram wrote: The recommended bulbs are in the instruction sheet that shipped w/the headlights. The instructions are in Spanish but you can still make out the recommended bulb types if Spanish isn't in your toolbox.

Ok thanks!!!

Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:35 am

The parker bulb is just a BA9S and the "foglight" is a H3 if they havent changed the design lately.

You just remove the stock sealed beam mounting buckets and those bolt in to the 3 tabs in the fender, they are a copy of stock Euro/Aussie Beetle H4 semi sealed headlights just with the extra bulbs added.
A Friend of mine put them in his and they were absolutely lousy headlights, filled up with water when it rained or got washed and had a pretty poor beam pattern.

Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:11 pm

Joel wrote: The parker bulb is just a BA9S and the "foglight" is a H3 if they havent changed the design lately.

You just remove the stock sealed beam mounting buckets and those bolt in to the 3 tabs in the fender, they are a copy of stock Euro/Aussie Beetle H4 semi sealed headlights just with the extra bulbs added.
A Friend of mine put them in his and they were absolutely lousy headlights, filled up with water when it rained or got washed and had a pretty poor beam pattern.
This thing wont be driven in the rain , but ill have to keep an eye out for that water issue, Im mostly concerned that I have a turn signal in the front. I dont know how often ill be driving at night. Thanks for the heads up !

Wed Jan 14, 2015 5:36 pm

Ok got the headlights, and the bulbs are on the instruction sheet but it looks like it needs a bulb socket/holder. Does anyone have any info on these headlights?

Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:56 pm

Alex - I think hella bulbs part no. 4W BA9S T2.75 would work if you can find a socket to fit them. I know CIP1 sells those bulbs. Perhaps their pre-sales tech guys can help ID the socket you need.

Thanks,

Victor