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"Martinez, Leon" wrote: > I have question on the E-code 7 inch headlamps. , this is > to convert my sealed beams to the H-4 based bulb system > with E-code lenses. <big snip> My question is : > > what can you guys say about each one of these? I had people complain about > Hella quality . What were the complains? I have never heard anything but good words on Hella products, but it can depend on where they are manufactured. Most Hella stuff we get here are German, and IMHO excellent quality. > I heard raves about American made IPF as better than > anything Never heard of them, sorry. > > out there and also I heard that the Indian made headlamps were of Hella and > Bosch > quality or better. Could be. Or not. To tell you the truth, I am doubtful of that statement. > Cibie was the best hands down... Many people have good things to say about Cibie, but I have no special expereince with them. They are mostly OE manufacturers, not so big on aftermarket lights. > You guys all over the > world, tell > me your experience on the lights. Well.... I drive on the stock, 3-piece headlights on my 73. These are stock, but rusted. I would certainly go for the Bosch, Hella or Cibie but only because I know those brands firsthand. When I replace them I want these, the ones on top of page: http://www.in-pro.de/cgi-bin/inpro2/front/inpro.cgi?func=start&wkid=777623636 They are clear lenses with computer designed reflectors. Fantastic looks and fit on the three stock mounting tabs on late bugs and type3s! > Also does the city lights really interfer > greatly with the beam pattern ? That is what I heard, it but from a seller > of non-city > lite featured conversion item. Not at all. If it did, why would 20+ million German, British, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese cars have them? The percentage that the little bulb covers is minimal, not to mention that the bulb usually sits in the lower half, which is only used by the high beam. > > > Please answer, I am ready to purchase the IPF ones, but the raves were from > the sellers. Good quality Indian ones look good also and way cheaper. I dont know if you get these in the US, but what about SWF? They are OEM to newer VWs, on headlights, taillights, blinkers, wipers etc. Another known brand is Sylvania. One of the scandinavian FLAPS chains (Biltema) sell H4 7" units for $10 each, I believe these are Sylvania units. But anyways, I have driven a lot of different cars the last 9 years, with good and bad H4 lights or DOT lights, and my experience is that ANY H4 light is better than a DOT light. I say go for the cheapest you can get first, and if they turn out bad it is not the greatest expense. Or buy quality immiedeately and get the Bosch or Cibies. PerL 73 Variant L (with stock H4s) ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org