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Title: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: el_flechador on November 28, 2011, 02:59:53 PM

I'm looking at upgrading my crappy sealed beams to hella h4's so i can actually see where i'm going, would appreciate any feedback from people who have done this conversion, its for a splitty, did you buy whole new units or just some conversion parts, and if so any idea where does best price?

Thanks in advance

dott

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: Bruce on November 28, 2011, 05:41:43 PM

It is well worth it!
You will buy whole new bulbs to replace your sealed beams.  Make sure you buy the type that have removable H4 elements from the bulb/reflector.
Hella is an excellent choice.  They are just as good as the NLA Bosch.  If you're on a budget, the Made in India Auto-Pal are still way better than your old sealed beams.
Hella:
http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2DBAA%2D941%2D751%2DAGR

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: el_flechador on November 28, 2011, 05:46:28 PM

Thanks Bruce that would look to be the ticket.

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: owdlvr on November 28, 2011, 06:44:09 PM

Definitely do it.

First thing I do to any sealed-beam car I buy...even before I plate them.

-Dave

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: BUSDADDY on November 28, 2011, 06:57:33 PM

Adding a new, dedicated 12ga or thicker wire from the starter battery terminal (big inline fuse at starter end) to a relay between the headlight switch and highbeam relay (or floor switch depending on year) is time well spent too, no need to add extra load to a tired old electrical system.

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: el_flechador on November 28, 2011, 10:50:41 PM

Gentlemen thankyou, i consider myself educated! now to just figure out the actuall parts i will need for my Bus and then i'll be a shinning!

Title: Re: H4 headlight conversion, opinions wanted
Post by: beetlemandan on November 30, 2011, 07:38:59 AM

ha! i'm still running incandescant sealed beams in both beetles!