HID reverse lights
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HID reverse lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW5PQ7UWlYw
Interesting concept!
This is a video of my HID reverse lights. Done with the intention of blinding tailgaters and to see through 5% Tint when backing up. I did this "the right way" by connecting a separate switch to the HID's, and keeping a filament bulb as the reverse gear light so I don't mess up my ballasts by constantly shifting to reverse or straight to Drive and causing a quick flash. The first light you see is the 55 watt filament bulb which is also recorded flashing (may appear a bit yellow or amber at times, but trust me it's white and bright too). I never flash the HIDS though, I also Have a separate button (not toggle switch) that when pressed it flashes the filament bulb as a warning, as seen in the video. If the tailgater has not responded satisfactory to the halogen bulb flashes, that's when the HID's come on. Also you will see that When the HID's come on the filament bulbs cut out, and they come back on when the HID's are off. Done with relays to prevent too much heat in the small compartment.
Link with DIY: http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22066
Link with DIY: http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22066
Interesting concept!
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I've got a conversion adapter drawn up to use an H1 bulb in the reverse light housing of an RD2.
So far, we've got high output LED lights in there, and they work well, but aren't really bright enough compared to 10W HID's.
So far, we've got high output LED lights in there, and they work well, but aren't really bright enough compared to 10W HID's.
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I got a better idea, how about change lanes and let them pass. Everybody wins. If you're in the left-most lane (usually the case when someone wants to pass), you shouldn't even be using it for cruising, it's called the passing lane for a reason.
These lights could get dangerous at night, a car that's farther behind on the highway can see them and panic thinking they are headlights.
These lights could get dangerous at night, a car that's farther behind on the highway can see them and panic thinking they are headlights.
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If you are speeding in the passing lane and the other lanes are solid with slower traffic, and somebody is riding your bumper, THEY are the ones who need to alter behavior.
Just be sure you don't dazzle a COP cruiser!
Just be sure you don't dazzle a COP cruiser!
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My usage would be for actually SEEING where I'm backing up, not lighting up a tailgaters face.
Both my friend and I have found that the reverse lights are inadequate for our needs, lighting up what's behind the car when we NEED to see what's there.
I seem to have more of "big truck/minivan/suv 2 inches off bumper on 15° uphill grade" problem, and they don't ever notice when I flash the reverse lights anyways, since their headlights are boiling the skin off the back of my neck...
Both my friend and I have found that the reverse lights are inadequate for our needs, lighting up what's behind the car when we NEED to see what's there.
I seem to have more of "big truck/minivan/suv 2 inches off bumper on 15° uphill grade" problem, and they don't ever notice when I flash the reverse lights anyways, since their headlights are boiling the skin off the back of my neck...
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Your outlook is the reason jackholes going 51 in a 50 think it's fine to hold up traffic. Everyone's definition of speeding is different. I don't care whether the a-hole in front of me in the left lane thinks he's going fast enough.
