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How do you install them? Does the yellow film change the color of the headlight noticeably? Does the film really protect the lens from the rocks?
I like how they look on your car.
Thanks.
On the R53 I had to pull the lamps put the film onand squeege the bubble, they'll need a few weeks running and warmweatherbefore all the bubbles are gone.
I'm quite used to the new color, those who see my car after driving with Xenons are in a bit of a shock. My beam of light is less visible (that spread on the pavement is harder to see) but the beamitself lights up signs and the like just as well, and thick fog visibility is much better. I'm quite happy with how they turned out but did wait until I had some white drivinglights installed to maintain some long range night time visibility.
The filmis decentlythick, I didn't have any cracking issues before hand, and since I've notices a little divet here and there, but no chips in the film or thing like that sort. They're pretty easy to clean and just give ita little canuba wax every few months to protect the film from fadingand the elements.
I'm quite used to the new color, those who see my car after driving with Xenons are in a bit of a shock. My beam of light is less visible (that spread on the pavement is harder to see) but the beamitself lights up signs and the like just as well, and thick fog visibility is much better. I'm quite happy with how they turned out but did wait until I had some white drivinglights installed to maintain some long range night time visibility.
Sounds like it is filtering out some of the blue wavelengths and scattering the light more? Am I understanding correctly?
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Sounds like it is filtering out some of the blue wavelengths and scattering the light more? Am I understanding correctly?
Mostly, it's less scatter, the focus of the beam is equally strong (on our washboard sections of highway I'll notice mybeam over a mile away hitting the signs, I just don't haveasmuch glare hitting off the pavement. But I've got some fogs that are a much deeper yellow for picking up the stuff that is closer. The biggest advantage I have with them is on my backroad twisies and in general, the yellow light is easier on the eyes, pupils dialate and the rods are more sensivite, I notice more contrast and can spot deer cats racoon skunks etc before I see their eyes, which was much more difficult with the white.
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Nevertheless, many individuals still believe that yellow light is preferable to white light when driving in inclement conditions. While evidence exists to support the claim that yellow light can be perceived as less "glaring" or "distracting" than white light of equal luminance, whether the spectral effects of backscattered light can be measured psychophysically in a driving situation has
not been established. This paper provides data that
supports the belief that yellow headlamps can be, in fact,
superior to white light of the same intensity in reducing
the detrimental effects of backscatter. A mechanism to
+1 Very easy DIY. Keep everything wet and use a hairdryer as per instructions.
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I like how the film with a tint adds a personality to your car, but am reluctant to do so. For me, any reduction in the amount of head light light is not worth it.
It does look cool though... (I would like to see a neon yellow/green)
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Does anyone know why the lamin-x has 2 different thickness films? If the thicker one offers better protection, why have the thinner one? What does it use for adhesion during installation?
I just did mine a few days ago with the kit from outmotoring, the second light was much easier to install, but there are a few hazy/cloudy spots, waiting to see if they finally clear up, or if I'll have to pull them off.
I just did mine a few days ago with the kit from outmotoring, the second light was much easier to install, but there are a few hazy/cloudy spots, waiting to see if they finally clear up, or if I'll have to pull them off.
Give them at least a week. They will probably clear up.
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