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Date:         Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:21:11 -0700
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
Comments: To: Kai Mei <kai@newclear.us>
In-Reply-To:  <A613152F-3470-4A5A-B678-AF1B0F8FA96D@newclear.us>
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Higher wattage is my choice. It is not necessary, but it I like it.

E-codes don't have the type extreme of cut off that HID lights exhibit.

Either way, they beat DOT crap.

Kai Mei <kai@newclear.us> wrote: Note, if they are THAT much better why are you running higher wattage bulbs? Also the sharp cutoff is irritating if you don't like to see a line moving around on every bump.

Agree that stock hid is superior to over wattage E-codes.

On Oct 16, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Chris S. wrote:

> I can't speak for the rectangular H4 Ciebie e-code headlights, but > I will tell that the round 7'' Cibie e-codes are superb to any > round DOT headlight I've ever tried, and that includes Sylvania > Xtravision. > > I run my Cibie lights with relays and 80/100w bulbs. The low beams > are unbelievably smooth and wide, with a nice sharp cutoff. Even > modern vehicles, with notable exceptions of HID systems, come short > of that kind of light coverage. > > If you do any single upgrade to your Vanagon, it should be tossing > out the crappy DOT headlights and installing some good E-codes such > as Hella, Bosh or Cibie. > > Chris S. > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone > who knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

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