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Re: [T-3] E-code Headlights installed info




"Leon Martinez B." wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
>
> How do your new bulbs perform regarding their upper cutoff when in
> low beam mode? In other words, how do approaching drivers feel
> about this?
> -
> *******************************
> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
>
> In heavy traffic on roads and highways in both countries
> I have not had anyone high beam me to "lower"
> my lowbeams so I think my adjustment and cutoff
> really work, even on hilly roads. Will let
> you know if anyone highbeams me, it is still kind of early.
> I did get high beamed ocasionally with my standard
> DOT lights when in low beam every now and then.

Remember also that several million cars use "E-codes" around the world,
and they are made to NOT blind oncoming traffic. The raised right part
of the beam is to throw more light down the road in your own lane, and
the difference when you meet a car on highs vs. lows is very
significant. Everyone in Europe can agree on that I guess.

PerL
73 Variant L

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