5kcstq eurolight first impressions

[Stott Hare]

I agree that with replaceable lenses STONgard is less necessary.  However, I
wouldn't quantify it as a waste of memory.  Especially if you pay the extra
$15 for their insurance coverage and register your STONgard purchase.  They
will replace the *light* if the lens breaks while protected by STONgard.

Also, IME, STONgard tends to increase the chance of cracking when running
higher wattage bulbs.  My 100q has had STONgard on for 2+ years without a
problem running 55/60w bulbs.  My 4ktq cracked one STONgard protected lens
after 1.5 years, but because of the STONgard, I don't have a leakage problem
and haven't needed to replace the lens.  I actually took a hard hit to one
of my 4ktq Cibies, such that it broke the light housing/mounting points.
But it only took a divot out of the STONgard, and the lens remained
intact...  Not sure if that was a winning proposition however.

My .02 on the subject.
-S

Stott Hare
85 Callaway 4ktq w/Cibie H4/H1s (
89 200q w/Hella H4/H3s
89 100q w/Bosch H4s

-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Paul Meyers
Subject: RE: 5kcstq eurolight first impressions
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IMHO, Stongard is a waste of money (at least with the Bosch lights for turbo
cars), since replacement lenses are only about $25 from RPI or Metrix. Also,
numerous listers have reported lens cracking in the cold with Stongard.

Paul Meyers
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-----Original Message-----
From: auditude at neta.com [mailto:auditude at neta.com]
Subject: 5kcstq eurolight first impressions
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I have to followup on getting some Stongard now.  I wasn't going to
put them on the car without it, but just did it.  I was a bit paranoid
on the freeway last night.
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Ken