Headlights

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

>From: Jason Renville <Jason_Renville@ccm.al.intel.com>

>        I was wondering about new headlights.   I have seen some that have 
>     a flat face but they still fit in place of the 6052's that I currently 
>     have in my fastback.  What is so special about them to warrant the 
>     $38.00 to $70.00 each price tag.   Other than the cool look why would 
>     I want to run these as opposed to my $3.49 standard sealed beam or a 
>     $10.99 Halogen?

Headlights have actually been improved quite a bit since our cars were 
built, but most of those improvements have been incorporated in the new 
bulbs you can buy at K-Mart.  The "new" $10 halogens are a good step up from 
the std sealed beams, but many of the higher priced bulbs just offer snob 
appeal, or a light intensity that is inconsiderate of other drivers.

The real problem here is probably that most of us live in places where we 
can't really use the high beams that often.  If you are one of the 
exceptions, then fancy lights may actually offer you some real benefits.

I go for the $10 halogens.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
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