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westy78
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Joined: August 20, 2002
Posts: 2005
Location: Portland OR
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 Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 8:19 pm Post subject: H4 upgrade |
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Been looking at doing the upgrade to H4 headlights on my '78. I have a few questions first. Is this just a simple remove old lights and install new with the proper kit? According to the BusDepot catalog it's an easy five minute job. Should I rewire anything with a larger gauge wire? How will this effect the draw from the alternator? Basically I guess Im just wondering if there is anything I should do to avoid problems. BusDepot is selling a kit for $35 that comes with a pair of lenses, rings and bulbs. I am assuming these are not Hela's. Should I stick with Hela or is any brand just as good?
Thanks all
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chabanais
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Joined: July 27, 2002
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 9:57 pm Post subject: H4 upgrade |
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| You will have no problems putting them in. No problems with the electricity unless you have issues already. Light increase is like 50% or more. Hella is best. Took me 20 minutes on my Bus but mine was a custom job in that the lights I got didn't have buckets with them. No problems. |
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static
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Joined: March 22, 2002
Posts: 1831
Location: The High Desert
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: H4 upgrade |
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I also have a set of Hellas on my Westy. They work fine, easy to install, even for a complete idiot such as myself. Big improvement over the standard lamps that we get here in the US.
On the other hand, I also installed a set of H4's (on my Mercedes 240D) that I bought from Busdepot.com
Excellent quality, very low price, made in India (!). I have to say that the lenses are just as good as my expensive Hellas. |
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