[R129 SL] Headlight for 1991 500SL

[Michael Devenis]

Or if they are driving lights as you originally suggested, then they may not be
used. I would rather upgrade my hi and low beams and save the additional front
lights, whatever their name, for adverse weather or an empty road. Just because
one is permitted to do something, does not mean that one must. Courtesy and
respect for others must play a part also.
  I am an avid motorcyclist and am constantly having to explain to my co-workers
why " those damn Harleys are so loud", I would not like to be in the same boat
as regards "driving lights"

Mike Preiss wrote:

> Your comment made me curious, as I too live in California. So I checked the
> California Motor Vehicle Code. To be honest, regulations are inconsistent.
> Paragraph 24403 defines fog lamps and the proper adjustment thereof. If they
> are properly adjusted, they may be used with headlamps without regard to
> weather conditions. Auxiliary driving lamps are defined in paragraph 24402,
> and these may not be used with the low beam headlamps, which is a bit
> strange. Running lamps are defined in Paragraph 25109 and these may not be
> used at night except if the vehicle is parked! Now here's the real kicker -
> the definitions of all three types of lights overlap. The lower lights on
> the front of an R129 would seem to fit all the descriptions - so you may
> either use them at night, use them but not with your low beams, or only use
> them when parked or during the daytime. Jeesh!
> However, if you are right, that the R129 lower lamps are "really and truely
> fog lights" as you say, then the vehicle code allows them to be used, day or
> night, foggy or not.
>
> Mike
> '91 500SL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Devenis" <thumper@anantelecom.net>
> To: <r129list@mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 3:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [R129 SL] Headlight for 1991 500SL
>
> > Excuse me but here in California it is a violation to use "driving lights"
> when
> > there is no adverse weather situation. These are really and truely fog
> lights.
> > And the additional glare is not a minor issue as you would know if you
> ever had
> > anyone with such lights sit on your ass on a dark road for any amount of
> time.
> >
> > Mike Preiss wrote:
> >
> > > I don't mean this to sound flippant - Have you tried turning on the
> driving
> > > lights? Here in the US, most people think of them as "fog" lights, but
> in
> > > reality they are intended for night driving in all conditions. They
> light up
> > > an awful lot of pavement.  And because they are mounted so low, they
> don't
> > > create exceptional glare for opposing drivers.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > '91 500SL
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Arthur Rieders" <art@havencraft.com>
> > > To: <r129list@mbcoupes.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:17 PM
> > > Subject: [R129 SL] Headlight for 1991 500SL
> > >
> > > > I have the stock bulbs (replaced a couple of years ago).  But compared
> to
> > > > my newer vehicles, the light output is anemic. Are there any after
> market
> > > > replacements that would help to increase the brightness.  I am using
> 9004
> > > > bulbs which claim to be 100 Watts.
> > > >
> > > >
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