Now you have a Microbus. That's what they're called here in South Africa. I am so glad I saw this video. Been wondering why all vanagons only have a single set of lights. Didn't even know of the South African grille. Thanks. Cheers.
@@maartin37 my old man has one of those Microbuses which had an engine conversion done. Ford Granada 3L in there. He still has the damn thing and I can't stand it
SOOO cool upgrade also very informative instructed video, I liked the van after putting the grill and awesome led light, can you put the links for the grill and light ? Thanks.
I ran H4 bulbs on both my Honda ST1300s. I never had much luck with the lites lasting very long. It could be the banging they took being at the front of the bike. Great video.
The Vanagon I bought about 6 weeks ago has a South African Grill. However, I think whoever wired it upon install got something backwards. If my running lights or headlights are on, my turn indicators do not work....so I am going to have to get in there and open it up. When I first got it, the flashers and brake lights weren't working. A broken connector on one of the the master cylinder sensors was the issue for that. So yeah, that's why I came looking for your video. They look so good installed. I just can't use my headlights or drive at night because of the indicators not working at night.
wow, never heard of that happening. I wonder what's wired wrong to do that. My grille came with wiring instructions from GoWesty. Maybe it would help to find their instructions on their website and compare what you have to the instructions. Hopefully you can get it working without too much of a hassle.
Cha ching!! Sweet upgrade! I went for the H4 upgrade, then went one step further and replaced them with a much lower draw LED also plug and play at west than 1/4 the draw. It may not be a issue for you, but my Alt couldn't handle them...
slim pickins I’ve actually been thinking of doing the same thing and putting LEDs. Did you just change the bulb to an LED one? If so, which did you get?
@@gottasplit5707 Yes just the bulb, it fit into my H4 lights. they are fan cooled, and plug in the existing harness. these are the ones I used, Im very happy with them JDM ASTAR Newest Version No Dark Spot Design 7th Generation 8000 Lumens Extremely Bright H4 9003 LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit, Xenon White- Adjustable Light Angel Not Blinding On Coming Driver
Now you have a Microbus. That's what they're called here in South Africa. I am so glad I saw this video. Been wondering why all vanagons only have a single set of lights. Didn't even know of the South African grille. Thanks. Cheers.
The grille and 2.5i and 2.6i 5 cyllinder engins were unique to South Africa
@@maartin37 my old man has one of those Microbuses which had an engine conversion done. Ford Granada 3L in there.
He still has the damn thing and I can't stand it
Nice video and good job👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
SOOO cool upgrade also very informative instructed video, I liked the van after putting the grill and awesome led light, can you put the links for the grill and light ? Thanks.
I ran H4 bulbs on both my Honda ST1300s. I never had much luck with the lites lasting very long. It could be the banging they took being at the front of the bike. Great video.
Hell yeah man! Mines coming in the mail today! So excited to put it on!! Awesome video
Ryan G Awesome!!! Definitely worth it, good luck with it.✌️
@@gottasplit5707 thanks man. Came out great. Put on the gowest steel bumper too. So stoked!
Great video! looks sharp
Thanks!!!
Very nice grille. Friend congratulation. ..Desde mexico
Julio Dominguez Thank you!!!!
Holy hell that looks so damn good! Great instructional video too!!!
Thanks! Super happy with how it came out. Hope they work well, havent been able to plug the battery in yet since the cabinets are out.
The Vanagon I bought about 6 weeks ago has a South African Grill. However, I think whoever wired it upon install got something backwards. If my running lights or headlights are on, my turn indicators do not work....so I am going to have to get in there and open it up. When I first got it, the flashers and brake lights weren't working. A broken connector on one of the the master cylinder sensors was the issue for that. So yeah, that's why I came looking for your video. They look so good installed. I just can't use my headlights or drive at night because of the indicators not working at night.
wow, never heard of that happening. I wonder what's wired wrong to do that. My grille came with wiring instructions from GoWesty. Maybe it would help to find their instructions on their website and compare what you have to the instructions. Hopefully you can get it working without too much of a hassle.
@@gottasplit5707 Yes that's a good idea. I was wondering where to look and didn't think about that. Thanks so much!
Thanks!
Cha ching!! Sweet upgrade! I went for the H4 upgrade, then went one step further and replaced them with a much lower draw LED also plug and play at west than 1/4 the draw. It may not be a issue for you, but my Alt couldn't handle them...
slim pickins I’ve actually been thinking of doing the same thing and putting LEDs. Did you just change the bulb to an LED one? If so, which did you get?
@@gottasplit5707 Yes just the bulb, it fit into my H4 lights. they are fan cooled, and plug in the existing harness. these are the ones I used, Im very happy with them
JDM ASTAR Newest Version No Dark Spot Design 7th Generation 8000 Lumens Extremely Bright H4 9003 LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit, Xenon White- Adjustable Light Angel Not Blinding On Coming Driver
Awesome, thanks! I think I might have to get a set of those. I’m sure they last a lot longer than the H4 bulbs also.
I want one of those grilles too, but damn are they ever expensive! I think I'll wait till I find a Syncro.
Yeah, it wasn't cheap. I'm just glad it gave me a little extra light on the road.
@@gottasplit5707 Ya I got the square lights that are not exactly great but I manage. I mostly want the SA grille just for the looks haha.
what tires you got on there?
Tires are General Grabber AT2 size 27/8.5 R14
Whear did you buy them ?
GoWesty has the kit.
@@gottasplit5707 Nice they don,t have :)
@@BernardasMaksimavicius Ah man, they must have stopped selling them. Maybe try looking on TheSamba classifieds page for a used one.
Why you have a license plate from Günzburg Germany?
Got it at a show here in the US.
Love the video, & would love to see a night time video on how they perform
Thanks Stephen from Australia
Stephen Rogers Thanks Stephen!!! A comparison test is definitely on the to do list. 👍