Re: headlight bulbs..

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> Just a quick question of opinion here, I have been wondering just what
> bulbs are best for H4 headlamps.
> 
> I did the upgrade in my '82 coupe a few months ago, and rather than
> getting the Euro lamps I really wanted, I spent $150 total and got a
> pair of Bosch SBQ46 square lenses to replace my high/low units, and a
> couple relays etc, wiring etc....What an amazing improvement over stock,
> and I laugh at the fact that my inside lamps are actualy completely
> overpowered by the new lenses

Is that why I can't see my dash at night?

> 
> So I was wondering, what are the best bulbs for this application for the
> high/low lenses?  Which are the brightest and best? I decided when I
> bought my lenses to trade the bosch supplied bulbs in for a pair of
> Hella H4 +30 bulbs, and they are very bright.
> 
> So who makes the most effective bulb? Since I am in no financial
> position to experiment with $20 bulbs, I thought I'd just ask...

I just run hella 80/100 H4's, about $8 at VIP - but I check to see if
they are welded together straight before I buy them.

> 
> Oh hey, does anyone have names for Audi paint colours? I am curious to
> know what they called silver, because if Gold was Gobi Beige.....well,
> who knows. I also can't find my paint code, I don't know why, it's in
> the doorjam right?

I thought it was inside the trunk lid.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250

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