<VV> Chuck Kubin - illegal lights in Corvairs

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

It's interesting, the E code headlights are illegal in most states, at  least 
they used to be. But, back when cars had sealed beams, EVERY state police  
car in Delaware had 'em! Even THEY knew how dismal sealed beams are... 
By the way, I never had a problem with inspection with these. At least not  
with my Corvair...
 
In a message dated 1/26/2006 2:33:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lechevrier at earthlink.net writes:

illegal  -- depends on what you are doing, the officer you are talking 
to, and  where you're at. Importing a car from Canada or Europe is 
different than  talking to a local cop in Jacksonville that thinks your 
lights aren't  right which is different yet from trying to pass some 
inspection where  they actually look at your lights.

in Corvairs -- direct 5¼  replacements by a brand name manufacturer --

lights -- H-4 low beams,  H-1 high beams -- standard wattage or high 
wattage with relays. I like the  Silver Stars on low beam, but on high 
they don't seem as effective. I've  had a couple sets running for about a 
year and a half and haven't burned  them out yet, but yes, they have a 
shorter life as they are 'over driven',  but they are a high quality bulb 
with the filament(s) carefully located  for a proper beam in an 'E-code' 
light

Chuck -- well, some things  are beyond explanation

Bill