I used number 2, 3 relays.  Used 10 Gauge wire, added a separate fuse block
with one fuse for each relay, sourced power directly from the battery. All
terminals are soldered, no crimp on.   Yes, the relays are triggered by the
original wiring harness; hence the original wiring harness remains.

When you are ready to put bulbs in these things, try
http://www.autolamps-online.com/index.html.  Don't forget to aim 'em real
well!!

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 5:33 PM
Subject: Poll: How are people wiring their high-performance lights?

> Dear List,
>
> As I ponder the many ways of wiring my South African Quad headlights with
7"
> Cibie's (100/55 watt) and 5 1/4" Hella's (100 watt) I thought I'd ask the
> list: "How are people wiring their high-performance lights?"
>
> As I see it, there are three main ways (with many variations):
> 1.) two relays, one for highs and one for lows - trigger the
>     relays directly from the headlight switch
> 2.) three relays, one for lows, one for inner highs, one for
>     outer highs - trigger the relays from either the headlight
>     switch or the existing Vanagon headlight wiring harness
> 3.) four relays, one each for right/left high and right/left low
>     - trigger the relays directly from the existing Vanagon
>     wiring harness to the headlights
>
> ALSO: what is the proper gauge wiring to such high-performance lights?
> - 10 gauge?
> - 12 gauge?
>
> I assume most people remove the existing headlight wiring harness (14
> gauge?) and replace it with larger-gauge wiring -- correct?
>
> Thanx in advanced,
>
> Michael J. Sullivan
> 1986 Syncro Doublecab
> 1987 Syncro Westfalia TDI
> 1996 Passat TDI
> http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI
>