Re: quattro-digest V4 #3062

[lebakken@cdicadwa.com]

Date sent:      	Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:57:51 -0500 (EST)
From:           	owner-quattro-digest@coimbra.ans.net (quattro-digest)
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Subject:        	quattro-digest V4 #3062
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> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 20:28:16 -0500
> From: Ken Johnson <KR-Johnson@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: Headlights
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I have heard you talking about uprgrading the headlights on 4000's and
> coupes by installing Hella H1/H4's. (correct me if i'm wrong).  These
> are the really large lights that take up the space occupied by the
> corner turn singal light?  I don't feel like drilling holes in my car so
> I can have those nifty euro side markers.  Is there an sftermarket 
light
> that will fit in the older (81-84) cooupe quad light grill?  How would I
> convert my 85 Coupe to fit these lights?  
> 
> Very confused,
> 
> Peter Johnson

Peter, if you really want the H4/H1's, get the right ones. For the '85 
coupe, the H4/H1's have a sloped lens that matches the slope of the 
grill. '84 and prior have a vertical face that matches the vertically 
positioned grill of these cars. Making the '84 fit the '85 will require an 
'84 grill, and that grill will not interface properly with the bumper trim 
moldings of an '85. I doubt there is an aftermarket grill to provide an 
adaptive interface. I think the elimination of the yellow corner light 
(in the US it is just a running light, not a turn signal) looks much 
cleaner anyway. The expen$e of these headlights, and the hassle of 
integrating relays warrant sticking with the '85 thru '87 H4/H1. 
Unless, of course, you are not limited by time and $$$. If you still 
want the corner light, simply go with the Euro spec H4, and run 
55/100W bulbs. These will be a _huge_ improvement over the stock 
US crap that you will appreciate every time you drive at night.

HTH

Craig Lebakken
'86 4KQ w H4/H1's.