For reference ONLY
These are on the shelf -- YESTERDAY!
Here is data and a pic of the lights, thought to be the best available halogen light since the Cibie CSR H1 lows were discontinued.
There is more discussion on this post in Tech Talk:
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=89190
Here is the Hella Bi-Focus.
Since the CSR factory was dismantled, they are the best available (in Daniel Stern's and my opinion) H1 lows, similar to the CSR design. They are just low beam. They have a steel reflector, cast aluminum bulb socket, and come with an optional city light if you want that.
It is a direct fit for US buckets. No new buckets, grills, nothing but a relay change so the lows stay on as originally designed -- similar to the Euro setup, but using a different bulb and more modern optics. They do well with 55W H1, but can take higher wattage bulbs as well.
Here is the optometric performance graph.
Hope this is useful to the lighting geeks in the audience.
I am ready to order a boatload of these, for whomever is interested. I have five pair reserved, with an option for another 3-5 pair.
Contact me by email or PM to establish your place on the list, and place your refundable deposit of $200. Figure on some small adjustment after bulbs, shipping, headlight protection, etc. are added.
Yeah, I do.