LED headlamp daytime visability
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Tourer
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LED headlamp daytime visability
Has anyone else noticed that cagers barely notice you when passing cross streets where they have the stop sign? They about turn right in front of me. It seems ever since I installed the HD LED headlamp this is becoming a problem or since its summer people in my town are driving like idiots, idk.
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From: Big Bear City, CA
You might be right. I definitely notice a difference when I'm using running lamps & headlight during the day. With both Running & Headlamps lighted, get a lot less A-Holes pulling out on me from cross streets & intersections.
I don't personally know much about the LED Headlamps. Are they somewhat directional? Meaning is it significantly brighter from a straight on view vs. offset view from the side? Sorta like HID Projectors? If so, that may be the issue.
I don't personally know much about the LED Headlamps. Are they somewhat directional? Meaning is it significantly brighter from a straight on view vs. offset view from the side? Sorta like HID Projectors? If so, that may be the issue.
Road Warrior
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
I run mine on the high-beams during the day. Haven't had any issues so far. I love the light and I'm considering adding the LED passing lights when I can as well. WAY WAY WAY more light than the factory bulb.
Last edited by jbg; Jul 16, 2011 at 08:14 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Dania Beach, FL
Glad you posted this. I have 8K HID in the 'Busa and it works great, very distinguishable and bright. Installer said the bucket in the HD was to small for HID install and suggested I look into LED as an option. Appears they don't to get you noticed enough though. Maybe I'll look into larger buckets for HID.
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yep ...i notice this too. i tilted my led up a little for more visibility. but it is def not as noticable during day unless viewed from straight on.
if you see any new audis or bmws driving around with their xenon projector headlights you kind of see same thing. side visibility is low ...straight on is bright white so, this is not unique to our led lights.
....but, obviously we have much less surface area/size
if you see any new audis or bmws driving around with their xenon projector headlights you kind of see same thing. side visibility is low ...straight on is bright white so, this is not unique to our led lights.
....but, obviously we have much less surface area/size
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I have the LED's and haven't had an issue. While it's possible the LED's may be directional I personally find the beam at night to be very wide and bright. Now, I always run the Hwy lights and maybe this is the difference??
