How about this. Before making blanket statement, why don't you open your mind and look at the test videos I've linked. They show that there are LED bulbs you can buy that produce good, safe beam patterns.Times have changed, as well as LED technology. Still, retrofitting LED bulbs into incandescent housings is bad.
Another blanket statement that is not always true. There are a lot of DOT compliant headlamps that do not blind. The regulation does not mandate blinding. Once again, tests videos were provided of DOT compliant lights that have nice sharp cutoffs without blinding.DOT-compliant round LED lights are okay, but as they are brighter than stock headlights, they WILL blind the oncoming drivers more. DOT spec sucks big time.
DOT-compliant round LED lights are okay, but as they are brighter than stock headlights, they WILL blind the oncoming drivers more. DOT spec sucks big time.
Personally, I have not found a better solution than E-code Hella housings with higher-than-usual brightness temperature halogen bulbs. I'll take a photo of the light distribution whenever I have a chance - it speaks for itself.
...I have seen produce a noticeably higher cutoff than my trucklites.
Cutoff height is set by the adjustment of the light. Everyone should be adjusting their lights correctly.
The purpose of E-code light distribution is to increase the field of illumination for the shoulder of the road, while keeping the oncoming glare to a minimum.
So from the standpoint of oncoming glare Trucklite and JWSpeaker lights are about the same as IPF E-code, and offer no benefit for shoulder illumination.
It is not that big of a deal w/r/t to the shoulder, but it may be a difference between hitting a deer or a cow or a moose or not. It was for me, more than once.
Again, seems off given the information in the post right above you. You are obviously entitled to your opinion, personally I think it's incorrect.
The photos you posted definitely show a giant improvement in light pattern and quality compared to TruckLite of 10 years ago. I don't know what headlights are those, but I am almost positive those are not LED bulbs in incandescent housings.
I think only the second statement in my post you're referring to qualifies as an opinion. I'd extend it even further by saying that both TruckLite and JWSpeaker headlights cast far more light to the opposite shoulder - which may be a good or a bad thing. I'd hate it as a pedestrian, I'd love it as a driver.
The photos you posted definitely show a giant improvement in light pattern and quality compared to TruckLite of 10 years ago. I don't know what headlights are those, but I am almost positive those are not LED bulbs in incandescent housings.
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Here is a test of LED bulbs on a stock Jeep 7" housing compared to the halogen bulbs. They also show some cheap LED bulbs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSqCFWztC-k
I did. I've been following this thread since its start.You could take the time to actual read the thread. All the information has been posted.
I am not sure what got your panties in a bunch, honestly, short of having invested in Trucklite stock.
I am not sure what got your panties in a bunch, honestly, short of having invested in Trucklite stock.
He's actually advocating for E-codes over LEDs hahaha
And I thank you for not using LEDs on the road. Nothing worse than having to completely move my head while driving or look away to not be blinded.