Higher wattage is my choice.  It is not necessary, but it I like it.

E-codes don't have the type extreme of cut off that HID lights exhibit.

Either way, they beat DOT crap.

Kai Mei <kai@newclear.us> wrote: Note, if they are THAT much better why are you running higher wattage
bulbs? Also the sharp cutoff is irritating if you don't like to see a
line moving around on every bump.

Agree that stock hid is superior to over wattage E-codes.

On Oct 16, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Chris S. wrote:

> I can't speak for the rectangular H4 Ciebie e-code headlights, but
> I will tell that the round 7'' Cibie e-codes are superb to any
> round DOT headlight I've ever tried, and that includes Sylvania
> Xtravision.
>
> I run my Cibie lights with relays and 80/100w bulbs.  The low beams
> are unbelievably smooth and wide, with a nice sharp cutoff.  Even
> modern vehicles, with notable exceptions of HID systems, come short
> of that kind of light coverage.
>
> If you do any single upgrade to your Vanagon, it should be tossing
> out the crappy DOT headlights and installing some good E-codes such
> as Hella, Bosh or Cibie.
>
> Chris S.
>
>
>
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