just for looks, which do u prefer on a bug?
standard?
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One man's junk...
or US spec?
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One man's junk...
i think the standard the us spec seem like half headlights
I like standard! They got it right the first time.
Keeping it real !
Come on Sam , you put your funky taxi together and your asking advise on headlights!!! Go with your flow bro!
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I like standard not just looks though.
The standard lenses kick up the beam slightly to the left (for road signs etc.) on RHD vehicles, whereas I dont think the US spec ones do because it's not required by their laws.
I've had bad experiences with sealed beams as well, I know they are different but I used to have rossi lights - which were about as bright as the park lights on low beam! Switching to standards with halogen globes makes it like a normal car!🙂
Jon
If you do something with the inside of the bucket like "Cool 56" and others have done, it can look right with US lenses. The 'ol black n white chequerboard look has gotta work on yours.
definetly standard with halogen globes.
catch you soon,
bob
not really asking advice, more just ppls opinions
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Definately standard fluted for me.
Rob...😎
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not just saying this to go against the flow but i don't mind the US spec ones.
They kinda look neater.
but thats just my humble opinion.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
definatly the standard....the flow with the lines of the car😎
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I like standard with Porsche lenses. The US spec lights with the clear lense can be fitted with local H4 sealed beams, best of both worlds I reckon.
1302Steve
STANDARD is the way to go as VW originally planned plus they look better😉
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I prefer the US Spec headlamps with modern Quartz Halogen sealed beams or Semi sealed Beams, with Quartz Halogen 'Narva plus 50' bulbs 50% Brighter same Wattage..
I put Kyoto semi sealed beams with Quartz Halogen bulbs in My Sons 56 Oval.. I like the look of those..
US Sealed Beams usually made by GE.. don't have the European cutoff headlamp pattern in the Lens..
My Sons Baja has US sealed Beams , and when I was adjusting them , You can see either filament , when they are lit as there is NO cover over either filament .. they should be illegal as they are deadly if slightly out of alignment..
The European headlamps as used in VWs in Australia are illegal in the USA...
They have had sealed beams in the US since the 40s..
[as its the Law] . probably because they were superior to other headlights made in other countries...
Just a bit of info...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
I prefer the US Spec headlamps with modern Quartz Halogen sealed beams or Semi sealed Beams, with Quartz Halogen 'Narva plus 50' bulbs 50% Brighter same Wattage..
I put Kyoto semi sealed beams with Quartz Halogen bulbs in My Sons 56 Oval.. I like the look of those..
US Sealed Beams usually made by GE.. don't have the European cutoff headlamp pattern in the Lens..
My Sons Baja has US sealed Beams , and when I was adjusting them , You can see either filament , when they are lit as there is NO cover over either filament .. they should be illegal as they are deadly if slightly out of alignment..
The European headlamps as used in VWs in Australia are illegal in the USA...
They have had sealed beams in the US since the 40s..
[as its the Law] . probably because they were superior to other headlights made in other countries...
Just a bit of info...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
