I was also wondering if it would be better to get two spread beams in HID.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyG
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I was also wondering if it would be better to get two spread beams in HID.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyG
I run two 70w HID cornering beam LF Genesis - they're great (apart from the warm up time) - as they're dedicating cornering beams they're just lacking range at high speed at night, not bad but a little more would be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by rar110
Two HID spreads would be great IMO, although still too narrow for my preference.
Personally, I'm going to fit a two pairs of 100w HID spots in combo with my cornering lights - that ought to do it!
Andy,Quote:
Originally Posted by rar110
Here's the link to the light I bought.
2 X 7inch HID Xenon 75W Driving Lights Spot 4x4 OFF Road UTE Flood Work 12V 24V | eBay
As you'll see you can change the poly carbonate light covers over to achieve spot or flood patterns on one or both lights.
Alan
I have a pair of those ebay lights linked in the first post in my Garage. I took they of my vehicle when I bought it thinking how rubbish they are. As others have noted, up and down adjustment is not infinate. My refectors are all white and not shinny. I presume bleached by the HIDs.
If you were closer, you could have them. They wouldn't be worth the postage to send them to you.
Happy Days.
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Originally Posted by n plus one
As opposed to 2 spots and a LED bar? Which will cause less drag, and reduce cooling system air flow restriction?
I have been surprised before about how much accessories can increase drag and therefore hamper fuel economy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
I guess the reduced cooling will be partly dependant on where you live. Bathurst NSW is home for me and in years gone past, cooling has never been a concern. Some of my cars would get hot on hot days but I just accepted that as normal. I'm currently living in Darwin and the cooling becomes a bit of a concern, considering most airconditioners run when ever the car runs all year round.
With the extra brightness offered by HID bulbs without the extra heat. It's perfectly reasonable to run smaller lights.
Spread beam light become a little redundant with the LEDS avalible these days. HID for spots.
It'll be interesting how the face apearance of vehciles changes over the next few years with the development of Lazer lights. Lazer lights can be projected from very small points so no more big glass or lexan lens lights.
Who knows, in 10 years time we might be mounting driving lights the size of AAA batteries and running them at 1w.
Happy Days.
I've already got high end LEDs lights - I don't rate them for anything other than low speed offroad work. IMO they create too much foreground illumination which restricts my ability to see into the distance at night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
They are great for carpark-based 'my lights are brighter than your lights' sessions though :p
Interesting you say this. I've started looking at LED driving lights. Eg below which seems ok exc for red.Quote:
Originally Posted by n plus one
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/16115828434...ATCHING_ACTIVE
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Originally Posted by rar110
34 emitters - that's a single 21" light bar...
Packaging into a bar would be more stable, easier to wire (single feed) and reduce frontal area - lot of wasted area in those driving lights...
Has anyone bought a curved LED light bar? I am just wondering if they are a gimmick or would the curve actually be a great benefit.
50inch 288W Cree LED Curved Work Light BAR Flood Spot Offroad UTE 4x4 Sekil 240W | eBay