Living where I do in Washington, I travel alot of little 2 lane back roads lined with trees right up to the edge. It sure is nice having those nice bright cornering lights at night. The ditches are narrow and deep. And yes, it is like having headlights pointing to the side. I would think you would lose alot of that with the dimmer bulb, although I suppose you would still have the "look", which is cool, and dimmer would be better than nothing. Dave 67 Haze green sedan Covington, Wa