Originally Posted by
Hirohsima
The lights on my MDX is a mix of projectors and multi-reflector fogs. Both have HID's in them. I can see a sharp cuttoff on my lights 200+ yards away. I drive down the freeway and can see a horizontal beam pattern reflected on the sound barriers to the right of the car.
An MDX with HID lights is hardly standard automobile lighting. Most cars don't have the light projection system that your car does. For those the cutoff is much more nebulous. Nor are they as bright.
Originally Posted by
Hirohsima
I was not making that assumption as you posted a beamshot of your setup. I can see the trees 30 feet above you, lit up. My car lights would have area pitch black.
Don't be fooled by the photography. That was a 6 sec exposure at f5.6. That gathers much more light then you would see while riding down the road. I suspect that the light spray from even your MDX would show up after 6 sec exposure.
This movie shows a more normal view of the same tree. Outside of the main beam of my lights is pretty dark.
Originally Posted by
Hirohsima
Noted. I was just saying its illegal for motor vehicles to have them because it can impare others, possibly causing an accident that may not involve you, but still may harm others. I agree with you,... I would rather them hit another car than me, so on that point I think I understand/agree with your position.
I by no means think you should keep your mouth shut. Quite the opposite, you tend to give great information, detailed and helpful responses, and are a true help to others on this sub-forum. I was merely commenting on the nature and tone of some of your posts. For the most part, you replies back are thoughtful and intelegent which is more than I can say for most internet forums I frequent.
I'm probably boasting too much. But, hey, he started it
I know that doesn't fly but sometimes it just feels so good
I'll try to mend my ways...a little...but I still want people to know what's out there and what it does...and does not do.