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Re: brake lights

To: bmounce@bellatlantic.net, Tigers@autox.team.net, Alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: brake lights
From: Robert Dobrowski <rsdslp@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:36:48 -0700
Bill
I really don't have a good answer.
I just wish that the Tail Light element in the halogen bulbs was lower
wattage.
That way there might be a large enough difference between the two
elements to make the brake light more obvious.
If there is a higher wattage incandescent bulb available, give it a try.
I would be surprised if it damaged the lens.
Have someone drive behind you both in daylight and at night and let you
know what they think.
I'm sure the whole list would be interested in hearing if you get any
visibility improvement.
        Bob




On Thu, 26 Jul 2001 05:56:12 -0400 bmounce@impop.bellatlantic.net writes:
> Would you go to a higher wattage incandescent, or would over heating 
> still be
> a problem?  Bill
> 
> Robert Dobrowski wrote:
> 
> > I have been running halogen brake light bulbs in my Tiger for a 
> year now
> > with no lens or wiring problems.
> > The increased heat does not seem to be a problem.
> > There has been quite a bit of discussion on the merits of halogen 
> bulbs
> > on the Healey list.
> > Many people claim that there isn't enough perceived difference 
> between
> > the intensity of the tail light and the brake light.
> > I have to partially agree with that assessment
> > I have one tail light lens that is slightly fogged which clearly 
> shows
> > the difference between brake and tail lights.
> > The other lens is a newer lens and is much more difficult to 
> discern the
> > light intensity difference through.
> > I'm still not sure if using halogens is the best idea.
> >
> > On Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:41:30 -0400 bmounce@impop.bellatlantic.net 
> writes:
> > > Gents:  I am going to be rewiring my SV with a kit from E-Z 
> Wiring
> > > Co.,
> > > hopefully the name is not misleading.  At any rate, a hot 
> rodding
> > > pal of
> > > mine suggested put a 30A brake relay in the system, using the
> > > original
> > > Rootes relay as a pilot relay.  Then, putting halogen lamps in 
> the
> > > brake
> > > light sockets to get improved visibility.  Has anyone tried 
> this?
> > > Am I
> > > going to go flambe?  Bill
> >
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