Upgraded headlights

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 27 Jun 2011, 5:21 pm

#848653

Anyone ever use a set of these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-VW-headlights-beetle-kombi-posche-/110705535324?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c690695c

If so, how do they go? Worth the investment?

My bug has been converted to 12v, but the lights are still quite weedy. Reckon these might sort them out if they are half decent.

Cheers.

1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Jun 2011, 6:38 pm

#848671

just a thought, are they ADR approved ?

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 27 Jun 2011, 6:49 pm

#848672

New headlights still wont be any better if your wiring sux.
Check the voltage at the lights.

But the Neolite are ADR and RHD E-code, I got a pair in mine.
Very happy with them.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jun 2011, 7:38 pm

#848683

t_tuffnut wrote:Anyone ever use a set of these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-VW-headlights-beetle-kombi-posche-/110705535324?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c690695c

If so, how do they go? Worth the investment?

My bug has been converted to 12v, but the lights are still quite weedy. Reckon these might sort them out if they are half decent.

Cheers.

check out the wiring on Your beetle..
especially the earth connection screw...
if that is a bad contact then Your headlamps will be bad...

If the reflector in Your headlamps are bad then...
Your headlamps will be bad...
also,
If You are NOT using H4 QUARTZ HALOGEN BULBS THEN THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE POOR..

Good reflectors... Good electrical contacts... H4 bulbs and You will be able to see where you are going...

New wiring and headlamp bulb plug will also help..

copper gets contaminated over the years resulting in poor electrical flow....

LEE

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895 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 27 Jun 2011, 10:38 pm

#848731

some one once suggested to me to run one side a pair of jumper cables from the batt to the headlight to test how much power was being lost in the 40year old wiring. That way you are getting a direct feed and if you are losing volts hooking ip full power will show up visably and thenyou have something to work to. Either new lights or better wiring

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1,295 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 28 Jun 2011, 6:52 am

#848754

I have the narva headlights in mine, full adr aproved very bright, came with bulbs etc from repco for $150..

very very pleased with them..

steff..........

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t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 29 Jun 2011, 7:10 am

#848957

I'm still running the stock european bulbs - the ones with no tabs around the baseplate. I haven't found H4s that fit the back of the reflector.

I have no idea about the ADR approval. I'll have to email the guy and ask.

Good idea with the battery - I'll give that a go when I check the wiring on the weekend.

The replacement sealed units look good - but will they fit a 6 volt style light? Do they just replace the back reflector and bulb holder?

I've sprayed the bottom reflector in chrome spray paint which has helped a bit, but the back reflectors are a bit flakey in parts.

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1973 L Bug

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 Jun 2011, 6:38 pm

#849038

Check your headlight adjustment also.

You see cars come towards you that annoy you with their lights?

Are you one of them?

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t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 30 Jun 2011, 7:00 am

#849121

The lights are a bit skew wiff, but pointing down as opposed to eye level at 110kms an hour for the on coming lane.
I know those people as an ex commuting shift worker and put them in the same category as people who drive with their driving lights on in clear conditions, excel drivers with that god damn bright rear fog light and fat ugly streakers - eye sores the lot of them.

Attractive female streakers on the other hand....

1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

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3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 30 Jun 2011, 11:35 am

#849164

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/h4

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t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 30 Jun 2011, 9:32 pm

#849301

Cheers Ian. I ordered some this Arvo through repco. I rang about them and the guy there swore blind that the sealed unit would fit, so I took out a headlight bucket and took it in, only to be told no it won't and we don't have the bulbs we said we did over the phone.

Should have em by Tuesday.

1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 30 Jun 2011, 10:02 pm

#849311

Whats the condition of your reflectors light?