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Re: Very bright headlights

To: tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv)
Subject: Re: Very bright headlights
From: John Stevens <jstevens@kaiwan.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 20:55:37 -0800 (PST)
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Sender: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net

At 02:45 PM 11/25/96 +0100, you wrote:

>Yep, Xenon for sure. BMW, Mercedes and Audi all use them here. Slightly
>irritating for other road users, but *very* good for visibility.
>Available as standard on the S6 and A8/S8, optional on the A6.
>Mercedes pioneered them in the new E-class with the quar round lights. Also
>pioneered plastic headlight lenses in that car BTW.

Actually, BMW "pioneered" xenon headlamps on the 1989 750.  Also,
several manufacturers come to mind who have uses plastic headlight
lenses, lexus and ford to name two.

Regards,
John
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