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Taking the time for proper aiming is the problem with LED

Mar 5, 2020, 10:25 AM

headlights, which many people don't bother to do any more, they just slap them in. So even the dims are bright, because they are shining in a direction they shouldn't be.

There are standards, and all headlights are supposed to be stamped "DOT approved". But with top end OEM headlights now pushing the $1000 cost range (see link), more people are getting the Chinese knockoffs. Prices are outrageous. I'm afraid some of the cheapos aren't regulated and approved for street use.

Though the LEDs are brighter than traditional halogens, they are just fine to oncoming traffic on dim, because LEDs are very directionally aimable and have a very minimal overshine. They just emit a whiter light which is brighter and more of an irritant when you stare at them. But when installed correctly, they aim down at the highway just fine, not at all in oncoming driver's eyes. But you HAVE to take the time to aim them properly. I don't think many people know how to do that.

I took the plunge and bought a (near) high end set, as Jeeps are notorious for crap headlights.
These babies will fry corneas on bright. It's amazing the difference after driving behind those sorry Jeep 10 candlepower lamps for years. I can see stuff I never thought possible at night. No way I would ever "brightlight" someone meeting me, he wouldn't be able to keep it on the road. I never get "flashed" when they are on dim, so I've obviously aimed them well.

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Headlights question. Are their standards for how bright dim

I'm actually looking to replace my old style headlights with

similarly

For starters,

Will this do?

It did something.***

Wait, are we all going to start posting pics of

yes?***

Is that what you call that?***

Re: Will this do?

Toothpaste

a buffer and polishing compound takes 15 min.

That's not the problem...they covers are clear

well, there's the last option I mentioned.***

This is a very good example of something Congress

I love them, I can blast some MFers as I come up behind

Watch out for the tail gunner in many 2021 SUVs?

There's probably not a more perfect SC town name to own

Don't insult me. What do you think I drive, a 2007 Z71?***

oh they can #### up any truck with tha' Squat***

The squat seems to be a teenager thing

I don't see K-3500's listed, so I guess that doesn't

I'm talking about the guys who put tires on them that

My 2'fiddy is stock thank you very much***

So is my Ram on 22's***

Really bright LED headlights cab be fun.

it is your eyes. I wear glasses and the no-glare coating you

I don't wear glasses. Don't need them. But may start

I just started wearing a welding helmet at night.***

Going for that Darth Vader look? Breath really heavy!***

People round here get real upset when the gov't tells them

Taking the time for proper aiming is the problem with LED

Did you get the green halo lights?***

naw, that's weak stuff there

Put one of those little beaks on the front grill and you'd

I'm still waiting for the laser headlights

I had "Heads-Up" display in my 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

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