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Old 10-31-07 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jkg188
My xenon strobe just arrived, boy is it bright. Couple of questions for those using them:
1. Is it too bright to run at night?
2. I ordered red, 'cause as best as I could decipher that is what is allowed in Pennsylvania. It doesn't look very red when flashing though, more white. Has anyone added shielding or anything to it? I was thinking a piece of red reflector behind it might mute the brightness and add more color.
Mine seems to be brighter from the sides rather than the top, perhaps due to the lens molded into the sides of the cover and just clear plastic from the top so I have the top pointing back toward following cars. It is not excessively bright according to those drivers who have followed me....
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