Re: Hella Aux Lamps

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

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> 
> For my '87 5kcstq:
> 
> Since euro headlamps are far too expensive (I mean HONESTLY people!) I'm

But sooooooo worth it!

> I've heard there is an "auxillary" headlamp (resembles your typical fog
> lamp) made by Hella.  I'm interested in this since I don't want driving
> lights which would prove too bright for oncoming drivers & law
> enforcement.  Does anyone know of these and where I might get them?

Hella makes a lamp called the XL, considered an auXillery Low beam. 
Although
I have never used one, this light is supposed to have characteristics 
similar to a euro-spec low beam.  This is the ONLY light I know of that
is
acceptable to use around other cars.  I don't have my catalogs handy,
but
I believe the complete kits sell for about $125 (lights, mounting
hardware,
wiring harness).  Sources would include PUMA (can't remember phone #,
but 
are they in the vendor list?), Daniel Kane Lighting (check Huw's web
page
for a link), or just run a web page search for Hella.
> 
> If I can't find them, I think I'll go with driving lamps anyway, wired
> to the parking lamps.

Wired to the parking lights?  Why, I don't get it...

Erik
erik@aero.und.edu