[ROVERNET - UK] LED Lamps

[Paul Smith]

They aren't much chop for glare-sensitive people all round.
I have real issues with the new blue-light headlights, and DRLs that are Always mounted so low that the only way they are useful is if they aim straight out - which means that on every bump or rise they blind oncoming people.
In England it is illegal to turn headlights ON on motorways where there is good road illumination - the increase in light level contsricts pupils and REDUCES the ability of people to see.  Our "safety" body (FORS) hasn't worked that out yet...

PVS

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[mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of David Read
Sent: Monday, 5 February 2007 10:23 am
To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] LED Lamps


Hi Roland.
Your Rover may be safe from other *cars* at night with these lights, but 
have you considered *motorbikes*?

I have a motorcycling mate that hates these trucker leds with a passion.
He finds that the brake leds in particular are a real glare hazard on a 
wet visor at night.

He would like to see lumen limits imposed via legislation before any 
bikers end up dazzled under the rear of a truck.
It would be great if the lights had an automatic day/bright and 
night/dim setting.

Cheers
Dave
South Oz

roland wrote:
> Hi all, I just recently purchased some LED taillamps
> for my motorcycle. My bike has many add ons and the
> limited wattage available has me looking for anywhere
> to save some. They taillamps are saving me 60 watts
> over stock #1157s. I plan on using them on my Rover as
> well. Jim at www.lednights.com is very responsive and
> provided quick service. I recommend you checking him
> out. Price was $16 delivered for two bulbs! He is also
> looking into making complete led panels to go behind
> lenses, should be really bright. When I get the Rover
> up and running I also plan on installing a thrid brake
> lamp in the back screen. I figure what good is a nice
> Rover if inattentive folks are going to plow into  the
> rear of my car. =8^O
> 
> 
>       roland
> DL650
>   Rover P5

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