[Dangerous Doug]

Retested my brake lights---with the ignition "on". Brake lights work fine, without extraordinary pressure. I checked the schematic, and yes, this is the case: the power to the brake lights comes from fuse 5, which is an ACC connection.

Doh! (Insert vague memory of Homer Simpson...) Lesson (re)learned. STML

Anyhow, I checked my lighting left to right, with and without the reflector. Really, no difference I can detect in terms of brightness. I changed my bulbs out for H1157 50/15W's, and they are plenty bright (Amazon: $7.89 each). I again tested the brightness left/right & with/without my reflector----no noticeable difference.

I calculated the parabolic shape required, but then neglected to mess with it in my haste to get on with other things, as well as a bout of general laziness.

However, with these 50W bulbs I am glad to have a heat shield covering the bulb.

Had the Cobra out today for a nice drive. It's all good.

DD