In a message dated 11/2/01 11:58:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,
nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
> I *think* what Frank experienced was a lack of quality in the manufacture
> of the bulb. With quality lens and reflectors (like Hella, Lucas (same,
> btw), Bosch, SEV, Cibie) the focal point of the filament is critical. If
> the filaments are too close or too far from the optimal focal point of the
> reflector, they are as bright as dash bulbs. I've been able to see this
> difference on comparing brands of bulbs on the counter.
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Check out this site. http://lighting.mbz.org
Lots of auto lighting info. I think it is a commercial site, even though it
has .org on it's URL.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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