Are you referring to the Dichroic halogens or the Xenon gas discharge. The
Xenon lights are extremely effective. When you see a car with these
approaching, they definitely stand out. Not because of their brightness,
but because of their color. If the lights are properly aimed, they
shouldn't blind other drivers. Although, given how low most of our LBC's
sit, it might be impossible not to be blinded by some of the larger new
cars, trucks and SUV's. Since their lights will pointing right down onto
our cars.
Shawn Loseke
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From: "Dean C. Paige" <ecopaige@metro.net>, on 9/29/98 2:48 PM:
These bulbs are an abomination. Blinding to oncoming drivers and
practically useless to the driver behind the wheel of the car so equipped.
Has to do with the scatter rate of blue light I think. They are illegal in
most if not all of the US. Add to that the fact that they do nothing to aid
vision. I am driven to the point of mayhem when I see a big truck coming
down the road with these thngs blinding all in sight.
Don't even think about it.
Dean
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> From: Andy <adixon@oao.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR headlights
> Date: Tuesday, September 29, 1998 9:58 AM
>
>
> The lights mentioned in the other posts do exsist. Try
> http://www.autooptiks.com/
> I got quotes for both TR 4 & 6 reasonable prices - about $70 including
the
> bulb. Not at that point in the rebuild yet and short of cash based on the
other
> parts I need.
> Be aware the newest diopter is illegal for retrofit in some states. It is
in
> mine (VA) but I'll just play dumb.
> No financial interest.
> Andy D.
>
> On 09/28/98 07:19 PM Linda Long (IM) said...
> >
> >Listers,
> >The time has come to replace the headlights on my TR4 (The thought going
> >through the eight-point buck's mind as I bear down on him at 65mph is
> >probably...."yeah right"). I recall a thread a few months ago about a
> >new type of headlight unit out that creates a more piercing "white or
> >blue/white" light...rather than the typical dim "yellowish" light. I
> >think I have seen these lights on newer Mercedes. Does anyone have
> >experience with these lights, what are they called and where are they
> >available. I think the tread said they were available mail-order from
> >an outfit in Baltimore.
> >
> >TIA
> >
> >Tom Long
> > "It's better to burn out than to rust"
> > Neil Young
> >
> >64TR4
> >68TR250
> >76TR6
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