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    Sticky for Neutral White flashlights possible?

    Good to hear that at least some manufacturers are going for reasonable CRI rather than just lumens of central beam power. At least for us, we need to be able to tell the difference between a tan-colored and a gray-colored bird. For that, not only the old-school CRI, but also R9 provide some...
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    Daniel Stern's Headlamp Aim Page Revised

    Would you be able to summarize the current recommendations for VOL aim declination (or confirm that the DOT VOL numbers on Stern's page are current)? My previous research has turned up, at least paying attention to details for private passenger vehicles with headlamps at around 28" above...
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    08 BMW 750 DS1 Bulb - Is GE good brand still?

    Having just installed some new Philips X-treme Vision gen2 (85122XV2C1) bulbs (apparently a now-outdated recommendation), are there significant advantages to the OSRAM Xenarc Night Breaker Laser D2S in a low-beam application?
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    Headlight Restoration Kit Review + Good Price

    One difference between what I call "OE" and "OEM" is that, when purchasing from a factory dealership, there is warranty that any factory dealership should honor. If I had purchased OEM headlamps in a Marelli / AL box and something had happened with the purchase, I would need to seek relief...
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    Turn Signals; Amber Lens vs. Amber Bulb and Current, Amber-Bulb (PY21W) Options

    The Valeo tail clusters were installed in about 20 minutes. A 10 mm ratchet removes the nut that retains the cluster. Two clips pushed back from inside release the cluster. With one amber-lensed cluster and one red-lensed cluster installed, both still with stock P21W bulbs, use of the "hazard"...
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    Headlight Restoration Kit Review + Good Price

    I used what I believe is the "3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, 39008" (~$14 on Amazon). Instructions and details can be downloaded from http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/786116O/directions-for-use-headlight-lens-restoration-system-39008.pdf Purchase of auto-body masking tape is...
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    Headlight Restoration Kit Review + Good Price

    In my experience, polishing the lenses works well, but is not "quick". You really need to take the time to go through all the grades until there are no "coarser" marks of any sort visible in bright sunlight before moving on to the finer grade. I had good results with the 3M kit on MINI Cooper...
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    Turn Signals; Amber Lens vs. Amber Bulb and Current, Amber-Bulb (PY21W) Options

    As I wanted some Osram 2886X bulbs and needed something for the front PY21W, I checked Amazon UK and was pleasantly surprised to find that AmazonGlobal Standard shipping on these was reasonable (£4.36) and the posted prices were reduced by the 20% VAT. Seller in both cases is Amazon EU S.a.r.L...
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    Too-Bright Headlights & Fog-Lamp Questions

    From what I understand, the net impact of accidents would likely be lower if drivers always drove with high beams on. (Edit: As suggested to me, clarifying that rate and overall impact are different is important. For example, a broken mirror and a broken leg, or a dead tire and a dead...
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    Headlight Restoration Kit Review + Good Price

    The LightRite language seems very similar to a product my preferred MINI parts supplier states they use in their own service department from Würth https://www.wurthusa.com/Chemical-Product/Paints/Clear-Coat/Headlight-Restoration-UVCure-Sealant-Kit/p/1893573850 The Wurth UV Cure Sealant...
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    Too-Bright Headlights & Fog-Lamp Questions

    One interesting read is Nighttime Glare and Driving Performance, 2008, Section VII. Overall Conclusions https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811043.pdf Given the influence of headlamp aim on measures of visibility and glare (Akashi et al., 2008),and the frequency of mis-aim found on...
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    3157 True Amber Glass Options

    A quick note on a possible source of "theatrical gel" (3 mil polycarbonate) for Amber would be Roscolux/Supergel R20 Medium Amber -- As not designed for automotive applications, I can't certify that it meets the SAE/ECE requirements. See further...
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    Turn Signals; Amber Lens vs. Amber Bulb and Current, Amber-Bulb (PY21W) Options

    Daniel Stern is catching up and stated that he's "Already got exclusive availability of (excellent) amber versions of 2886X and 3886X, those being the Osram 6w 85-lumen replacements for W5W/W3W/194/168/etc and T4W/1893/1895/53/57/etc, respectively. Clear-lens turn signal repeaters bright enough...
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    Suggestions for aftermarket 4runner replacement lamps

    I don't know which specific model you have, but a quick check of parts.toyota.com gave me $230 for the retail price for the headlight. With many of the vehicles I've worked with over the "Internet years" (Honda/Acura, BMW/MINI, Ford), I've had good luck with online, OEM parts sellers that are...
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    DRL with my JWS 8910 lamps

    Thanks to you both. I already purchase from Daniel Stern when I can. A potted, tested unit would be my first choice. Regrettably, I've heard he's been under the weather recently and I haven't heard back from him in a while. Were it a handful of robust components that I could pot, adding to my...
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