<VV> More light down da road

[J R Read_HML]

Perhaps you should ask the oncoming drivers?

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Bannister" <jimster1@earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 12:34 AM
Subject: <VV> More light down da road


> Calling all headlamp experts!!
>
> A while back I installed a nice set of Hella E Code headlamps in my '66
> Convertible.  They are really great.  However, the thought occurred to me
> that when using the high beams, the low beam filament in the outer lamps 
> is
> switched off and the high beam filament is turned.  Going on the theory 
> that
> more light is better light, why not leave the low filament burning and 
> turn
> on the high beam filament during high beam operation.  I don't need to 
> worry
> about excessive load etc. as I've already installed relays and heavier
> wiring.  Is there any problem running both the high and low beam filaments
> at the same time?  I did a short term test in my garage and nothing blew 
> up
> etc.
>
> Jim B.
>
> '66 turbovert
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