Hi All, thanks, I have it now. "Trunk Line"? I've not heard that reference before. I assume that means the base of the 'cabin' or maybe like the top of the hood (bonnet) or even, the trunk of the vehicle, though most vehicles now have no real trunk. Anyhow, with all the helpful posts, it will be done...thanks again Don Hanson ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> To: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:42 PM Subject: Re: H-4 Headlight questions
> At 09:36 PM 9/24/2008, Don Hanson wrote: > > Anybody have any tips for me? > > Because of the sharp cutoff at the upper edge of the low beams > they're much easier to aim than US-spec lights. A number of times > I've re-aimed mine on the road when a load in the back was making > them high. As Andrew says, putting them at the top of the trunk-line > of the next car ahead on the highway will give excellent low-beam > visibility without bothering people. > > The rising cutoff to the right is wonderful for seeing signs on the > roadside. The small disadvantage is that when you pass a passenger > vehicle they will have bright light in their mirror for a few > moments. In many years of use in several different vehicles I only > remember two people complaining after being passed. > > David > > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation" > |
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