Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:51:23 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Tail light update
Comments: To: Matthew <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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On Tue, 23 Dec 2003, Matthew wrote:

> yikes! this concerns me because the tail lights are too bright wrt to
> the brake lights. You *need* a big difference in the tail light and
> brake lights so the guy behind you can see the brake lights!

I could see them being handy as a 'rear fog light' for poor visibility
conditions, though.  My 240 has a pair of rear fogs that are switched by a
switch on the dash.  I run with them off except in heavy fog or snow, for
the reasons you note.

I think the biggest safety upgrade for my Vanagon would be a third brake
light.  I have a line of super-bright red LEDs wired up that I plan to
mount on the rear shelf.  While I was at it I made little yellow LED
chevrons that I'll wire as auxiliary turn signals.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon