Re: [T3] Speaking of headlights...European H4's?

[Greg Irick <gregi@vwtype3.org>]

<x-flowed>Wilson,
        My Scirocco has a relay already for the high beams so that only 
control current is carried through the turn signal switch for high beams 
and the low beams are still well within the rated amperage of the switch so 
there are no problems there.  My 'Rocco has a 90A alternator stock so 
voltage problems are not an issue.  My Bug has a relay installed to handle 
the high beams and doesn't have any problems with the low beams 
either.  For my Notchback, I am going to use 55W/60W bulbs since the 
generator is only rated for 30A.  I am considering Jim A's suggestion to 
get it rewound for 35-40A so that I won't be taxing the system when I run 
my high beams.  The difference is the European headlights (at least the 
Bosch H4 types) use a H4 bulb and are not sealed beam light like American 
headlights.  The way I got mine was to do a search on ebay for 'K?fer 
Scheinwerfer' which means beetle headlight (correct me if I'm wrong 
Per).  I just had to have patience and diligence and finally got a set for 
$5.00 and am now just waiting for them to get here.

Greg Irick
Silverdale, WA
gregi@vwtype3.org

'65 Notchback with a Britax sliding rag top


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