Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Is it very difficult to upgrading the headlights to H4 or it merely changing over the globes?
Upgrading headlights to H4
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
im assuming you have stock atm.
if so its just a matter of buying the h4 replacement units. they screw in to the tabs in the guards.
you do need to make sure you get the right base ones. as some have the standard vw base which isnt used very offen. i think its p43 is the one your after. its the standard h4 base.
if so its just a matter of buying the h4 replacement units. they screw in to the tabs in the guards.
you do need to make sure you get the right base ones. as some have the standard vw base which isnt used very offen. i think its p43 is the one your after. its the standard h4 base.
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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thanks barls so do you unscrew the headlights from the front of the guard and replace them or from under the guards?
hulbyw Insano Dub Head
819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Unscrew from the front. After installing the new H4 assemblies, they are adjusted with the headlight rim off. However you don't need to replace the rims with new ones without the adjusting screws. All I did was remove the adjusting screws from the rims, then replaced them with stainless steel countersunk bolts with washers and nuts on the inside. Still looks good and far cheaper than new rims.
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Ok well i tried to replace the headlights but was unsuccessful. The new H4 bulbs seem a little smaller than the original bulps that fit into the rim there is a few mm gap in the diameter and dont sit in like the originals. Are there different H4 bulbs between the early model beetles and the 69?
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Most VWs have a round base bulb and need a special halogen bulb with correct base.
Most cars these days use a common style H4 bulb
Steve
Most VWs have a round base bulb and need a special halogen bulb with correct base.
Most cars these days use a common style H4 bulb
Steve
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Yes so its the top type i need not the one with the tabs?
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
If you have standard VW reflectors that's the one you need. I think they maybe hard to get, try Vintage or Volksbahn.
I've seen adaptors to to convert round base reflectors to later H4 type bulbs
Steve
If you have standard VW reflectors that's the one you need. I think they maybe hard to get, try Vintage or Volksbahn.
I've seen adaptors to to convert round base reflectors to later H4 type bulbs
Steve
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
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Autobahn have H4 Narva p45t VW bulbs on the shelf in 100/90w and 60/55w for about $18 each.
Well atleast when I was in there last week they did
Only get the 100/90w if you're running them through a relay though, they will fry the stock headlight switch if not.
Well atleast when I was in there last week they did
Only get the 100/90w if you're running them through a relay though, they will fry the stock headlight switch if not.
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I can vouch for this 😂Joel wrote:Only get the 100/90w if you're running them through a relay though, they will fry the stock headlight switch if not.
Don't ask me how I know.
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
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Paul I have a spare set of bulbs if you are interestedPaulc1964au wrote:Yes so its the top type i need not the one with the tabs?
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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Yes i am thanks for the offer will take you up on itBizarre wrote:Paul I have a spare set of bulbs if you are interestedPaulc1964au wrote:Yes so its the top type i need not the one with the tabs?
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Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard
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Just Kampers do a complete conversion / upgrade for the headlights, with Hella housings. Its a dead simple changeover, and gives a great result. The problem with all the original headlights is they are about 40 years old now, and the mirror reflector coating is getting dull and less reflective. The new ones are a huge safety upgrade.
Check it out: http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/hella-h4-headlamp-best-quality-1-screw-rim-j12749.html
Check it out: http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/hella-h4-headlamp-best-quality-1-screw-rim-j12749.html
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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thanks not sure if they are for a 69 beetleUber Kafer wrote:Just Kampers do a complete conversion / upgrade for the headlights, with Hella housings. Its a dead simple changeover, and gives a great result. The problem with all the original headlights is they are about 40 years old now, and the mirror reflector coating is getting dull and less reflective. The new ones are a huge safety upgrade.
Check it out: http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/hella-h4-headlamp-best-quality-1-screw-rim-j12749.html
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If your gaurds have the three small metal tabs inside the headlight bucket, then they will fit.
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YesPaulc1964au wrote:Yes so its the top type i need not the one with the tabs?
the expensive ones... lol
I have always fitted H4 Hella semi sealed beams to all my 12v VWs over the years... with 12v 55/60 watt H4 bulbs..
the cheaper bulbs... lol
the 100/90w are illegal on road cars...
I actually don't like the 12v Genuine lenses on beetles..
the Hella H4s look much better IMHO..
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