1991 200T
isham-research.freeserve.co.uk at pop.pol.net.uk
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Sun Oct 1 10:37:44 EDT 2000
> All European cars on the European market have only one rear foglight, but many
> (or even most) Japanese cars have two foglights. I dont know why, but there is
> no law (AFAIK) that mandates only one light.
Oh, yes - there is. Construction and Use Regulations in the UK, from
about 1993 onwards.
> Anyway, there is no way to mistake the rear fog lights for brakelights, IMHO.
> The loght output is about twice that of the brake light, even though both use a
> 21 watt bulb. It's all in the reflector/lense.
Yes, you see the difference when you're staring at the car. But the
peripheral startle reflex is masked when you're looking elsewhere,
such as in your mirrors or at the instruments.
--
Phil Payne
UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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