Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #113
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From: 	Keith Tanner <keith@miata.net>

Subject: Re: Twilight kits

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 22:44:02 +0000



>Anyone run these?  How do they rate as a DRL? - ie - attention 

>getter, so the peterbilts don't run ya over...



I don't have a set, but I've both examined European cars (that have a

similar light as OEM) and goofed around with North American ones to have an

idea.



They won't increase your visibility much at the front.  That reflector in

the lens works best at about a 45 degree angle to the front of the car.

I'm not sure what power bulb comes with the kit, but the European ones are

too feeble to actually add to your safety margin.  If you drop in a

stronger bulb (without melting your lenses, which is a possibility), you'll

be more visible.  Not enough to guarantee that the truckers will point you

out to their friends, but it's a cheap way to give yourself more peace of

mind :)  Side and off-angle views will benefit the most.



I've always considered stripes to be a safety item.  It makes your car

stand out in traffic - and if you're noticed, you're safer than someone who

isn't noticed.  Right, Axel? :)



Keith  

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