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May 20, 2021 10:08:00 GMT
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 Just came across this in this months Classic & Sports Car Mag. It appears they have back tracked to some extent. I thought I’d seen a thread on this but can’t seem to find it, so mods feel free to move it if it makes more sense |
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May 20, 2021 10:14:32 GMT
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Headlamp Modsfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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May 20, 2021 11:00:15 GMT
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I took a photo of the same new story in practical classics but gave up trying to find the original thread!  |
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May 21, 2021 12:02:34 GMT
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I thought it was fair and clear as it was, as there are no good examples of a non halogen light source working in a halogen type lens/reflector.
the additional wording stating they are ok if they pass the beam pattern is fair though, rare for that to happen truthfully I would imagine
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79cord
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May 26, 2021 12:05:46 GMT
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I do wonder where conversions utilizing new/appropriate lens &/or reflectors around / with the new globes, in old housings fare...
Often these rules are too simplisticly dumbed-down when as said it is the beam pattern & aim that matters.
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May 26, 2021 12:33:28 GMT
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I thought it was fair and clear as it was, as there are no good examples of a non halogen light source working in a halogen type lens/reflector. the additional wording stating they are ok if they pass the beam pattern is fair though, rare for that to happen truthfully I would imagine Maybe it would push some of the proper manufacturers to design and build LED lamps that correctly mimic the light direction of an incandescent bulb and therefore being able to create a proper pattern. |
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May 26, 2021 13:56:30 GMT
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I recently changed my 2008 Abarth Grande Punto's headlamps to LED, simply because, even on full beam, the light output was marginal with the standard halogen bulbs.
Interestingly, now on full beam, the light output just seems to get 'wider' rather than noticeably longer.
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