Miata Mailing List: November 1994, Message #130
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   From: Jeff Maurer 
Subject: Re: H-4 lamps (fwd)
   Date: Fri, 4 Nov 1994 10:19:37 -0500

Forwarded message:
>  > 
>  > Does anyone know the pro/cons between Hella and Cibie' lamps, aside from cost?
>  > Bill Allen
> 
> The biggest advantage to Hella is that they are available in the USA.  Cibie'
> hasn't been imported for many years (though some retailers still seem to have
> a small stock).  

I'd be the first to admit that Mike has much more direct knowledge (i.e.
rally experience) than me in this area, but I will say that Cibie's are
still available - at least in Oregon.  I was at a BAP/GEON dealer two
weeks ago, and he had quite a bit of Cibie stuff in stock and was able
to place orders for more.  Years ago Cibie's marketing propaganda touted
higher lead content glass, and a higher quality lens design as the
differentiators.  I've had their headlamps on three different cars, and
their Oscar driving lights on two of them, and always loved them.

As to real differentiation between Cibie and Hella, my guess is probably
not enough to notice a significant difference in the real world.  Brand
loyalty is blinding sometimes ;-)  Sort of like the difference between
a Casio and a Rolex?

jeff
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