lights

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <9701201819.AA03271@nj2.n-jcenter.com> Mike Arman writes:

> USA LHD 5000 series, aero lights:
> 
> 1. Careful aim of headlights - see (archive listing) for procedure.
>         Cost: DIY, zero, result, optimize what you've got.
> 
> 2. Replace stock bulbs with 60/85 (or whatever) from
> K-mart/Wal-mart/Discount Auto parts.
>         Cost: $25, result - slightly improved pattern and penetration
>         Note: Check connectors for heat damage every N weeks

> I'm NOT looking for a "my techno-sophistication is higher than yours"
> slugfest, I just would like to see where I'm going at night.

I have a suspicion that the beam pattern on the aero lights is so bad that 
increasing the wattage will just annoy other drivers and perhaps even spoil 
your own vision with contrast-reducing stray light.
 
IMO the cheapest option is a set of accessory driving light.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club