RE: Off the THREAD

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

Little of what I've read concerning the blue headlights' light production
has been good. The blue range of the spectrum tends to glare much more than
a more yellow light. My understanding is that they produce less useable
light and more glare for both yourself and the oncoming traffic. They also
may be illegal and ticketable in some areas.

The true HID lights which appear to be bluish are really more of a pure
white light, especially when compared to the yellowish beam even halogen
lights produce (note, you have a blue tinted halogen, how much of the yellow
light the filament produces is going to be cancelled out?). They are also
aimed very carefully (European countries require automatic aiming systems)
and designed optically to reduce glare.

Tim Irwin
'98 GLX

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Christoper Hartwell@bbn.com [SMTP:chartwel@bbn.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, December 10, 1998 12:46 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Off the THREAD
> 
> Traveling off the thread here a little...
> 
> Anyone experience any problems with there clutch pedal in the 98's? As I
> was stopped the other night, I had the clutch pushed to the floor and
> extended a little to get some change out of my pocket. Now when I released
> the clutch, it made a horrid noise. Almost like a spring or something fell
> off or its grinding or something. Not quite sure, but it doesn't sound
> healthy. Any related problems? Or ideas? I haven't personally crawled
> underneath the steering wheel because when I get home its very dark (and
> cold). But if I have a head start I may be able to fix it myself rather
> than "deal" with the "dealer". Thanks
> 
> A little further from the original thread.....
> 
> I recently saw a posting about lighting for the Jettas. I think they were
> Hellas or something. But what I'm looking to do, tell me if its tacky or
> what, but I want to get Green tinted front parking lights with the Xenon
> blue headlights. Keeping the stock fogs, which have a blue appearance of
> sorts. 
> 
> Thanks for your insight crew!
> 
> 
> Chris
> 98 GLX Stock
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/4979/