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From: nrh@lzwi.UUCP (N.R.HASLOCK)
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Subject: Re: Halogen headlights -- ARGH!
Message-ID: <263@lzwi.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 29-Aug-85 17:01:26 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 29 17:01:26 1985
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Summary: hogwash

In article <212@pyuxii.UUCP>, tw8023@pyuxii.UUCP (T Wheeler) writes:
> The obvious reason for folks using Halogen lights is
> to be able to go faster at night.

Swill and other derogeratory exclamations.
QH lamps output more lumens per watt. They are also capable(!!!) of
placing the lumens in useful areas, i.e. the road surface, the sidewalks
and the rare sensibly placed sign.

If I could afford to fit some, I would be able to drive a legal speeds
with some assurance that I could avoid road hazards, i.e. potholes, dead
animals, live animals, pedestrians, cyclists and solid trash.

As it stands, if I drive on low beam, i.e. legally required because
of oncoming traffic, I am overdriving my lights at any speed over
25mph.

> Normal headlights have a pattern which allows one to see a proper
> distance at normal speeds.

Swill etc. See above.

> T. C. Wheeler

QH lamps either save energy or are safer or both.

Misalaigned lamps are a pain, nuisance are should be shot on sight.

Vehicles whose angle of point are radically changed by adding normal
loads should be junked or vaporized.

Vehicles whose lamp mount point is above the mirror hight of any other
vehicle should be banned from public roads after dark.

Vehicles with misaligned lamps should have their lamps realigned by
law at owners expense. Cost should include towing to shop for 
realignment.
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