hmm yellow headlights

[ContourChris]

I haven't posted anything or even checked this site for ages yikes. But still here and I'll read it more often!
Has anyone else noticed that more cars are using yellow bulbs for their headlights? Does anyone know if this is legal? I'm thinking maybe it's a good idea for winter as the ground is often wet. But I don't know if there's any point to trying this. Let me know what you think.

[m4gician]

one word:.



RICE !!!!

only ricers have those on their crappy integras/is300s/civic HATCHBACKS.

[teamSVTour]

one word:.



RICE !!!!

only ricers have those on their crappy integras/is300s/civic HATCHBACKS.

how are you going to include is300 in that sentence? B/c they sure as hell are not crappy and if you are talking about the yellow/amber fogs... they come stock and are

[SVT3Rivieres]

i will love to have a bmw 540 mid 90 with amber light

[GapBoyPCS]

I believe we're talking about some folks who put LaminX (or some other clear tinted plastic) on their front headlights for a pure yellow headlight, or just get an actual tinted bulb.

I'm assuming the theory is that of better visibility in poor weather (like fogs). That being said, there is that "cool" appearance factor.

On a side note, I think LED's are going to be introduced in some vehicles in the near future. Move over HIDs...

[Pudmunkie]

LED headlights are already in concept form. The issue is with heat, they need to figure out how to deal with heat dissipation, and then how to get the light focused and projected out.

I think you'll see a couple vehicles with LED headlights, but it wont phase out HID's anytime soon. Halogens on the other hand....

[ContourChris]

I believe we're talking about some folks who put LaminX (or some other clear tinted plastic) on their front headlights for a pure yellow headlight, or just get an actual tinted bulb.

I'm assuming the theory is that of better visibility in poor weather (like fogs). That being said, there is that "cool" appearance factor.

On a side note, I think LED's are going to be introduced in some vehicles in the near future. Move over HIDs...

Yikes not LaminX but yes the bulbs themselves. I think I may try the yellow bulbs for fogs but ya the headlights would probably be silly. Are there any legal issues though? I think white or yellow is allowed but not sure.

As for LED headlights I think the first concept I saw was Audi several years ago. LEDs can be very bright and focusing is not really a problem (have some decent ones on my bike). But sometimes I think what's the point if HID works very well.

[Pudmunkie]

Lexus is actually the Mnf that has them closest to 'production'.

But at the same time they are also perfecting the HID projector technology.

I dont think you'll see LED headlamps like the audis (exposed, and many different pods etc.) I think you'll see them in projector operation

[ev1lbry4n]

theres a delivery service in the falls that use the yellow headlights. all the cars have the yellow lights and yellow hubcaps lol

[Phil Rohtla]

It used to be the law in France to use yellow headlights. It reduces glare in the fog or in snowy conditions. hence the Lexus IS 300 among others using yellow fogs.

I wouldn't do it on a headlight, personally.