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From: bobk@labjss.UUCP (bobk)
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Subject: Re: Re: Halogen headlights -- ARGH!
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Date: Tue, 27-Aug-85 17:20:00 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 27 17:20:00 1985
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> ...  In addition, four way adjustable replacable bulb halogen
> lamps and illegal here. They make headlight adjustment a snap.
> (BTW: the reason they're illegal is because early automakers made
> headlights in every conceivable shape. Replacement parts were
> impossible to find, and many people went without. So, as a result,
> the gov't has said that automakers, of which there are now but a
> few, can only use DOT approved headlight designs.  ...
> 					Jack Saltiel

I think the restrictions on these type of headlights (the European
style) have been lifted (at least in Washington -- the state).
I've seen new Jetta's and Subaru's with this style of headlight, with
the H-4 halogen bulb visible inside if you look close enough.

I have Cibie Bobi 7" rounds on my truck and find them very superior to
regular headlights (these also use H-4 bulbs).  They have such a sharp
horizontal cutoff which makes aiming very important.  Just a little high
and everyone, I mean everyone flashes me.  This is a real problem when
I'm carrying a load in the truck.  Maybe an automatic aimer (didn't the
early 70's Crysler cars have these) could be perfected to eliminate
this problem?

Bob Kunz
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