You are correct, with correctly aimed (3% down and directly ahead) e-codes
you are a nicer fellow to on coming traffic than using 9004s.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Townsend, Michael D
Sent: April 28, 2004 5:10 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?

Hi,

I am very conscientious of my effects on others -- that is one reason I
am considering the E-codes.  I thought the general consensus was that
the light pattern was better than DOT lights, with a sharper cutoff, to
avoid blinding oncoming drivers.  Since I was asking if the 9004's would
fit (they don't) you can also conclude that I will probably keep the
bulbs at the stock wattage -- I am not in a contest for Megawatt bulbs.

About safety -- is it my imagination or are HID bulbs getting worse!
Even the VW $lave trader, I mean Touareg, has those obnoxious things!

Thanks,
Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Vanagon Man
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 6:09 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?

As I always tell those out there that are adding these
lights.............

It is great that YOUR visibility is improved.  But thing about the
people
coming at you that you are blinding.   They are not improving your
safety at
all.

Adam P
Charleston,SC     Coburn, WV
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