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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