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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:50 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Those purple turn indicators can't possibly pass German vehicle inspections, no? _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7925 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:07 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Team WorldTour wrote: |
So, who would I theoretically talk to if I have a question about my lights. I bought them from Terrawagon so long ago... |
It certainly wouldn't hurt to try contacting Terrawagen first.
Regarding the LEDs themselves, it was mentioned long ago in this thread that they are sourced from KCHilites (Cyclone model).
http://www.kchilites.com/light-type/led/cyclone.html
https://support.kchilites.com/hc/en-us _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
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Vnyd Dog Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015 Posts: 384 Location: Napa
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:23 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Rumor is they're coming out with Gen 2 soon. Anyone know? _________________ '87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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I contacted them a month or so ago regarding issues with one of my light lenses turning opaque. I was told a new version would be out soon, and to watch the samba for the announcement. I love the form and function of the lights, so I am looking forward to resolution with an upgraded version.
EDIT: I added photos and would like to know if anyone else has had this issue. I think that all my LEDs work, but will check that. I think its difficult to replace the LEDs, they are sealed as one unit with the housing, no?
_________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.
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Vnyd Dog Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015 Posts: 384 Location: Napa
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Hmm excellent. Common sense would dictate they'd have a release in time for Christmas. Hope so! _________________ '87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life |
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stevence Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2010 Posts: 1 Location: Las Cruces
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:10 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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While I run with Terrawagon Podz ON most all the time as a running light per product description, now both lights have multiple failed LEDs, 12 to be exact, no sealant or condensation issues, just failed lights, so what to do? What’s the warranty, has anyone had Terrawagon repair or replace these lights? How about GoWesty? |
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Selsk Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2015 Posts: 135 Location: LA, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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I dunno, I guess I'm a purist but LEDs on a vintage car bum me out. I bask in the warm glow of halogen.
But I didn't remove the CD player the PO installed so I guess I'm not that much of a purist. |
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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:32 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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I would like to share your opinion, but personally I'm a 'Restomod' kind of guy. Kinda like the Chinook or the Blackhawks, the air frame is 50 years old, but it has all the newest and latest installed. _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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Selsk Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2015 Posts: 135 Location: LA, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Fair enough, to each his own. But would you put LEDs on a 60's 911? Because this should be against the law.
Or is there a cut-off year to your madness? |
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Luckyphil Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2011 Posts: 156 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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My Podz have been on the van for 18 months but only wired last 3 or 4 months. Now the left hand light has 3 blown Led's and the right one has severe condensation in the Led bulb area resulting in only 4 leds working. prior to wiring them up no problem. Wonder if Terrawagen will fix the issue as LED's should be good for 50k hours and the moisture is a production fault. Now that Gowesty sell them wonder if issue fixed.
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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Selsk wrote: |
Fair enough, to each his own. But would you put LEDs on a 60's 911? Because this should be against the law.
Or is there a cut-off year to your madness? |
Yes, there are limits to my madness.
If I had a '60's 911, it would get H4's, not LED's
But it would be completely modernized in places where you couldn't see but it really mattered.
I might even go so far as to put a CD player in it!
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Luckyphil wrote: |
My Podz have been on the van for 18 months but only wired last 3 or 4 months. Now the left hand light has 3 blown Led's and the right one has severe condensation in the Led bulb area resulting in only 4 leds working. prior to wiring them up no problem. Wonder if Terrawagen will fix the issue as LED's should be good for 50k hours and the moisture is a production fault. Now that Gowesty sell them wonder if issue fixed.
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GoWesty may sell them, but I doubt they build them too. No, I would like to believe that this is going straight to the R&D Dept. at TerraWagon, and they will be addressing this in the future iterations.
I hope I'm not stepping on toes here, but TerraWagon gave me the info to secure a new pair of LEDs, as opposed to sending them back for (repair/ replace). Seeing as I am on another continent, it would be cheaper to fix them myself. _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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tam_shops Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2012 Posts: 1530 Location: Vancouver BC
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Mine too. Suggestions for repair? Replacement? One of my lights is almost all burned out. The other is doing better, maybe 1/4 out...
The way it collects water in it, then fries itself, reminds me of a repair we did on my old Toyota. Water started to collect in on of the tail/brake lights, so the mechanic drilled a tiny drain hole in it so the water could come out. The car was slated for replacement at the end of the year so I didn't want to spend the several hundred bucks for a new light if I didn't have to...We replaced the car, but since it was worthless anyway, DH wound up keeping it, and that drilled hole lasted the life of the car...Too late for my Podz, but if anyone else has water in theirs, but they're not fried, yet, it might be worth a conversation with someone more aware/experienced than me!
tam
Luckyphil wrote: |
My Podz have been on the van for 18 months but only wired last 3 or 4 months. Now the left hand light has 3 blown Led's and the right one has severe condensation in the Led bulb area resulting in only 4 leds working. prior to wiring them up no problem. Wonder if Terrawagen will fix the issue as LED's should be good for 50k hours and the moisture is a production fault. Now that Gowesty sell them wonder if issue fixed.
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2017 Posts: 2 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:09 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Hi Guys,
Here's our take on the TerraPodz, which look great but don't really function optimally as real fog lights. So when we get them for our customers we make them into actually functioning bright fog lights. To now get a great looking upgrade, that also works optimally.
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Timwhy Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2009 Posts: 4002 Location: Maine
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Vnyd Dog Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2015 Posts: 384 Location: Napa
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Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:17 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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[email protected] wrote: |
Hi Guys,
Here's our take on the TerraPodz, which look great but don't really function optimally as real fog lights. So when we get them for our customers we make them into actually functioning bright fog lights. To now get a great looking upgrade, that also works optimally. |
Can you expand on your VERY FIRST post here? _________________ '87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life |
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wit61 Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2004 Posts: 51 Location: PA
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:08 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Nothing on the GW or Terrawagen sites. Are these units still in production ? Did a new generation ever get released ? _________________ If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else flying forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact....
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:28 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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wit61 wrote: |
Nothing on the GW or Terrawagen sites. Are these units still in production ? Did a new generation ever get released ? |
T3 Technique is selling glass lense versions with conventional bulbs that you can replace. Looks like a much better design (I own a set of Terrapods myself) |
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WestyBob Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2004 Posts: 2346 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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wit61 wrote: |
Nothing on the GW or Terrawagen sites. Are these units still in production ? Did a new generation ever get released ? |
Might want to ask Terrawagen but to the best of my knowledge they had several problems with the product and no longer make. The company owner seems to have gravitated into Sprinters now with some accessories still available to the vanagon. |
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WestyBob Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2004 Posts: 2346 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:40 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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Gruppe B wrote: |
T3 Technique is selling glass lense versions with conventional bulbs that you can replace. Looks like a much better design (I own a set of Terrapods myself) |
I haven't seen these on T3's site. Do you know where ? |
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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:16 am Post subject: Re: TerraPodz: Vanagon Projektzwo auxiliary light repros |
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If your LEDs burn out, I've got the product number for replacement Hella lights....
(If there is interest, I can post it when I get home from holiday) _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat! |
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