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From: jackh@zehntel.UUCP (jack hagerty)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Headlights
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Date: Thu, 29-Aug-85 17:28:51 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 29 17:28:51 1985
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> OK. So how do I aim my headlights properly? Is there a easy at home
> method, or do I need to take the car to a gas station?
> 
> I have noticed something interesting about the headlights on my 85
> Chrysler Laser. They look like regular lights, but the lense is
> plastic. Are these better than glass, or lighter and cheaper? Anyone
> else with a Chrysler ever notice this?
> 
> --------------------------------------------
> 
> Brian Millham
> AT & T Information Systems
> Denver, Co.
> 


Most do-it-yourself type auto supply stores sell a home headlight aiming
device. Around here (SF Bay area) they sell for <$10 and are essentially
a bubble level designed to fit on the little aiming blips on your headlight
lens. They come in two styles: one for round bulbs and one for rectangular.
They even compensate for unlevel ground.

Chrysler is the first (I believe) major automaker to use the new polycarbonate
(plastic) lenses. They'll all be using them soon.  Besides being cheaper than
glass, they offer superior shatter resistance to rocks and other road hazards.
The jury is still out as to weathering, scratch resistance, etc.

This brings up a point to all those indignant types complaining about folks
"fitting" halogen lamps to their cars. Nearly every car sold in this country
comes from the factory with halogen lamps; there is no choice. I'd be willing
to bet that 80% or more of new car buyers don't even realize that they have
them. Manufacturers have switched to them, dispite the much higher cost,
because they are superior lighting devices and increase night safety many
times over the older style lamps.
-- 
                    Jack Hagerty, Zehntel Automation Systems
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