TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros

tam_shops · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject:

Ta Da, mine are installed!

Only thing I don't love has nothing to do with the lights, the colour of the grill (old and faded and dull) does not match the new and shiny and bright black on the lights. From a distance, they also look a bit hollow, think I'd have preferred the silver painted option that makes it match/co-ordinate with the back of the original Vanagon light (that needs to be cleaned this summer I might add).

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Close up on Driver's side:

Close up Passenger's side:

My review. I like them. They're pretty. They're bright and shiny. They make our Vanagon safer and modern.

For installation, mine come on/off with the key, no switch. He made a wiring harness, that went through the Vanagon and into the fuse box. Exactly what I wanted. I forgot to ask which fuse they are on and what happens if I pull that fuse should I ever want them off. Originally, I wanted them on a switch, but agreed with who ever said they thought that and had only used it once. So, I checked out my car and realized those ones can't be turned off ever. Since I've had that car over ten years and never had a need TO turn them off, I'm good with them going in this way. And, happy too!

Thanks!

tam

Someone just pointed out I could use a can of this! Summer Project!
http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2444-Fusion-Plastic-C...on+plastic
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Crankey · Samba Member Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2659

I'm interested in square eye headlight covers...I think.
I want to know what these are. I like them. this is what I want.

I think what I see here is one plastic cover fitting over both lights.
if I'm wrong maybe someone can enlighten me.

syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:26 pm Post subject:

The way that it doesn't fit in the grill correctly I believe that you are looking at a single headlight unit out of some small european car like a maestro.

Crankey · Samba Member Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2659

that very well may be. the builder is in the UK and I believe works in a wrecking yard.

still the best fitting alternative in a square eye grill that I have seen so far.

Timwhy · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:49 am Post subject:

Got the Podz mounted yesterday but have not hooked up to power yet. I want to put mine on a switch
and didn't see here what size of inline fuse is best to use. These being LEDs , I am thinking 1 or 5
amps? I will be powering these thru a relay and have it connected to my lowbeam wiring. Any thoughts?

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thatvwbusguy · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:14 am Post subject:

The KC Hilites Cyclone LEDs that the TerraPodz use are listed as 3.40W each, so you will have a total amperage draw of 0.6A for a set. A 1A fuse should be fine to protect them, but 3A is generally easier to find.

Since the power draw is so low, there is no need to use a relay to power the TerraPodz unless you are worried about low supply voltage for some reason.

For an ultra simple installation, connect them to one of the "G" terminals on the back of the 86-91 fuse block. These connectors are already fused and are meant to be used for accessory loads.

Connector G1 & G3 are X-bus controlled (on with ignition, off when cranking) fuse protected via S12.

G2 & G5 are on with the ignition, protected via S18.

16AWG wire is more than enough to power the LEDs. They can be locally grounded to any point on the chassis to make wiring simple and clean.

If you need any wiring supplies, I am only about 30 minutes away in Newmarket, NH.
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jkidd152 · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:50 pm Post subject:

Wow! I like these..a lot!

Installation was simple. The hardest part was deciding where to put the sticker!

Yep, I need the flares!

Cheers!
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geo_tonz · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject:

bluefirefly · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:03 pm Post subject:

dhaavers · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject:

^^^ Anyone else with pics of the silver...???

I like!
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Tristar Eric · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:55 pm Post subject:

Chuey · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:27 am Post subject:

Kamz and Tamz:

First to Kamz, thanks for the pictures. It makes a pretty good case that the lights do a bit of fill in. Also, I like your mention of campground etiquette. Wouldn't it be nice if campgrounds had all folks who are so considerate?

Second, to Tam, Your installer did a fine looking job. Deserves a batch of cookies, methinks.

Chuey

tam_shops · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:40 am Post subject:

Love the silver!

jkidd152 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject:

Love the flares!

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