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Date:         Sat, 15 May 2010 11:21:33 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
Comments: To: dvdclarksn@aol.com
In-Reply-To:  <8CCC265CF4235F5-B98-A38E@webmail-m068.sysops.aol.com>
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I "think" the primary positive issue with the E-codes is their great
reflectivity, AND THE CUT-OFF of the beam.
Perfect traveling companion.
bob


On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM, <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:


> That's due to the extremely poor reflective ability of the DOT lenses. With
> E-code lenses I would expect that people might flash. With the DOT lenses
> and 80/100 bulbs I might get 75% of the lumens hitting the road that most
> modern vehicles have. When I do switch to the E-code or SA setup I probably
> will drop back down to 55/60 watt bulbs. I don't expect to blind anyone with
> 80/100 watt and DOT lenses. Still relatively anemic illumination with that
> combintation IMHO.
>
> David
>
>
>
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