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Review: US H4 Eurolite Conversion Kit

Subject: Review: US H4 Eurolite Conversion Kit
From: PBUREAU@attbi.com (PBUREAU@attbi.com)
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:56:48 +0000
You car always looks good no matter what you have on it 
dirk...

you want another set (4 headlights) for exchange you 
send eurolight eh? tempting.... hehhe

--
====
ATS - Patrick Bureau
1985 8v Euro GTX 3A/JH Project
1988 16v (project car!!)
> Hello,
> 
> that seems to be the same setup that Eric Ellis got for me on U.S. eBay a
> few months ago.
> ( THANKS AGAIN ERIC ! )
> It also contained the crystal clear headlights and the blue bulbs.
> So it looks like on my Scirocco now :
> http://www.scirocco2.de/neu_clear.jpg
> 
> I also made the experience that the beams are loose in the
> frames, but I glued them in with a hot-glue gun and it is fine now.
> 
> Light output is comparable to Euro-lights, but the beam pattern is
> not as defined as the Euro ones.
> As they have no "E3" approval they're illegal here in Germany.
> The included blue bulbs emit a cold white light, personally I like them,
> as they're different from the usual Philips setup here in Europe
> and as they don't look tacky like the cheap blueish HID wannabees.
> 
> I removed the domes of the two inner beams
> so they're working as hi-beams fo me now.
> 
> 
> Now that it looks like these lights are available in the stores and
> it's no longer necessary to go on eBay  ( it was an anoying seller there )
> I wanted to ask if it possible to get  at least 4 more of these crystal
> clear headlights &
> bulbs  for me ?
> 
> I would gladly trade for a set of real Euro-lights or pay $$$ just as you
> like !
> 
> Thanks !
> Dirk
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adrian C." <aculda@cogeco.ca>
> To: <pbureau@attbi.com>; "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>
> Cc: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; "_TST com"
> <TST@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 10:38 AM
> Subject: Re: Review: US H4 Eurolite Conversion Kit
> 
> 
> for all thos that want sto see this ....
> here's my picture album
> ( had this done quite a while ago .. u can go back and search in the
> archives )
> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=565961&uid=460652
> 
> look throught and
> LMK what u guys think
> latter
> Adrian
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <pbureau@attbi.com>
> To: "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>
> Cc: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; "_TST com"
> <TST@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 10:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Review: US H4 Eurolite Conversion Kit
> 
> 
> > got a picture I am curious to see what the lense look
> > like
> > --
> > ====
> > ATS - Patrick Bureau
> > 1985 8v Euro GTX 3A/JH Project
> > 1988 16v (project car!!)
> > > Interesting thread, PB.
> > > I bought four H4-bulbed head lights ( 4 x 6 quad ) from (ahem...)
> JCWhitney.
> > > Cost  $15.95 each, on sale.  Came with 80/100W no-name bulbs.   Lenses
> had
> > > improperly-placed locating tabs and would not fit in stock frames at
> all.
> > > Some work with a hacksaw took care of the problem.  The no-name bulbs
> lasted
> > > about 3 hours running time.  Replaced them with Philips 90/100W H4's and
> > > they work fine.
> > > I'd rate them a 4 out of possible 10, because of the modifications
> required
> > > to fit them and the fact that not being Hella's or Cibie's makes them
> > > something of an embarrassment.  (maybe that's why I tinted them.....?)
> > > (When I find an extra $175, I'll get some Hella's...)
> > >
> > > Larry  sandiego16v
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Being a person that constantly tries new items for the scirocco (when
> > > there
> > > > is a new item to be found), once I discovered H4 bulbs lights into an
> US
> > > > format (4x6" quad lights front) headlight, I decided to order a pair
> to
> > > see,
> > > > the cost was minimal 38.99 + shipping and I knew the H4 bulbs even at
> 55w
> > > > was going to be much superior to the US Sealed beam rated at 35w.
> > > >
> > > > Eurolite, H4 50/60w 12v Head Lamp Conversion kit from Toucan
> Industries,
> > > is
> > > > composed of 2 Headlights, 2 H4 "blue bulbs", 2 wiring looms and rubber
> > > > capping seals.  Now the big thing about these headlights (and there
> are
> > > > other manufacturers that have a similar set of headlights) is that
> they
> > > went
> > > > ahead and got DOT approval and the product code us WF-D4658.
> > > >
> > > > Impressions;
> > > >
> > > > The packaging is good, the good arrived quickly and very well packed.
> > > > Excited, I unpacked and loaded the head lights with the H4 Bulbs, I am
> no
> > > > fan of colored lenses, but I decided that I was going to try the kit
> as
> > > > sold. Now the first thing I noticed about the head light unit itself
> > > > (housing) is that the front is tempered glass, but the housing itself
> > > seems
> > > > like a heavy duty plastic/polymer of sorts, and the BIG warning
> sticker
> > > atop
> > > > the headlight " Only use 50/60w H4 bulbs" did caution me right away
> ( and
> > > I
> > > > am a big fan of German Euro lights with 100/130w rally H4 bulbs) that
> > > > upgrading the bulbs to something "hotter" will cause some severe
> melting
> > > of
> > > > the casing itself. This I found to be a Major drawback on the design
> > > itself.
> > > > Aside from this point everything is very good quality the lens is a
> Clear
> > > > lens and not the usual frosty US Sealed beam headlight and by the
> looks
> > > > promised to be fairly bright none the less once installed.
> > > >
> > > > Installation;
> > > >
> > > > Removing Sealed beams was a quick and easy thing, the looms with
> adapter
> > > is
> > > > not required for the scirocco has the H4's are wired the same way has
> the
> > > > sealed beams (if converting the high beams with this type of headlight
> you
> > > > will have to relocate the connectors to adapt to the new headlight.)
> First
> > > > thing I noticed, the headlight is not exactly the proper size, it is
> about
> > > > 1/8" smaller all around than the mounting bracket on my 88 Scirocco.
> > > Annoyed
> > > > at seeing my first mounted headlight floating in the casing, I pop it
> back
> > > > out and stick some foam tape (3m) around the edge of the headlight to
> > > > compensate for the "space" and refit the lens in place, happy it no
> longer
> > > > moved, and a small concern about "melting" came to mind again, I will
> > > follow
> > > > up on this once I have drive 3K miles with them to tell you how they
> held
> > > > out. Once both headlights are mounted, I turn on the lights, right
> away I
> > > am
> > > > pleased with this change, the clear lens let all the 50w bulbs
> brightly
> > > > light the parking lot, with a slight "hid" blue light (I will be
> changing
> > > > the bulbs for Phillips Clear 50/60w bulbs, the blue haze is just not
> my
> > > > thing. I drove to work and was very much happy with the clarity of the
> > > road
> > > > being brought to me once again.
> > > >
> > > > Personal comments;
> > > >
> > > > I would like to have other people comment on the other H4 conversion
> kits
> > > > out there (I have found 7 companies building these now) to see if
> there
> > > are
> > > > better ones for the $$.
> > > >
> > > > All in all, I am please of my 40$ expense, it is a cheaper way to have
> > > H4's,
> > > > but if you were to convert all 4 headlights, (implementing H3 or H1
> head
> > > > lamp conversion from same companies you find yourself at a cost of
> over
> > > 90$
> > > > for bright lights in US Spec headlights size. is it worth it?
> considering
> > > > that a little effort and patience can produce you with complete German
> > > Spec
> > > > or Uk Spec Euro light for as little as 100$ through Ebay, I would say
> it
> > > all
> > > > depends on a personal taste, especially if you are trying to keep your
> car
> > > > looking stock  This mod would not change the look of the car, all in
> all
> > > it
> > > > becomes a personal choice.
> > > >
> > > > Other kits are a little more expensive, note the casing are usually in
> > > > aluminum, and I have seen some, even come out with a "city light" bulb
> in
> > > > them to fully convert the look like of the European counterparts,
> shopping
> > > > wisely as to what you want to be done with your headlights on your car
> > > will
> > > > become you guiding point in your purchase.
> > > >
> > > > I rate this kit a 7/10, the polymer casing and size differential,
> being
> > > the
> > > > points for a lower mark than would be expected, but I suspect other
> kits
> > > > would rate at a higher mark, especially ones with metal casing with
> city
> > > > lights incorporated in the headlight.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ==========================================
> > > > ATS - Patrick Bureau
> > > > 1985 8v **Planning 3A/JH  Upgrade**
> > > > 1988 16v ** Euro Project/maybe 8v **
> > > > Web Site : http://longcoeur.com/scirocco
> > > >
> > > >
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