Spyder headlamps.....my take on 'em...and LIGHTING in general

[88GMCtruck]

EDIT: apparently i had posted a similar thought before.....it goes to show you how messed up my memory and brain cells(all 2 of em) actually are.......9 big surgeries and corresponding anesthesias will do that! sorry for the "double" post

looking back....that "cats eye" lookin bem is very similar to what i had hen the bulb was not seated and cocked to one side......i wonder if it's a similar thing going on with the semi-circle arc from the HID? the "filiment" is not where it's supposed to be in relation to the reflector......interesting.

No, the HID arc and the H4 filament are very similar, and the upkick is part of the light intended to illuminate more of the shoulder of the road and signs, it's part of it's optics. You can see the angled part in the glass on them as well.

 

[deejaaa]

again, i apologize. i must be suffering from some kind of stupid or something.

 

[shovelbill]

No, the HID arc and the H4 filament are very similar, and the upkick is part of the light intended to illuminate more of the shoulder of the road and signs, it's part of it's optics. You can see the angled part in the glass on them as well.

ahhhh....yea, i forgot those are the e-codes....and that's the way they work....you do have a great cutoff, but i'll think that's also from the diligent work you put in to space them as close to a H4 bulb as possible.......i'm quite impressed with the system you built.......not many folks understand the little nuances that you addressed.

and i do love the entire truck you built.....cudos to your technical prowess and the ability to pull it off.

 

[shovelbill]

again, i apologize. i must be suffering from some kind of stupid or something.

you may have caught it from me! LMAO........

 

[df2x4]

again, i apologize. i must be suffering from some kind of stupid or something.

Hey, no worries! Easy mistake to make anyway, they both start with the letter "O."

 

[shovelbill]

Hey, no worries! Easy mistake to make anyway, they both start with the letter "O."

i just ramble on...who the hell can keep track of this thread anyway......???? LOL

 

[df2x4]

i just ramble on...who the hell can keep track of this thread anyway......???? LOL

I think it's pretty impressive that we've made it to 50 pages. This thread is awesome. It's like a treasure hunt, if you take the time to read through all our rambling and ranting, there's actually some really good info hidden in here.

 

[shovelbill]

i'm happy to say 2 packages showed up for me....one from Cokeman95 and the other from 95BlackTahoe......men of their word for sure. great comms and fast shipping....thanks guys....

i'm on track for getting the parts to make a "stock" install for my lighting switches.

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[shovelbill]

I think it's pretty impressive that we've made it to 50 pages. This thread is awesome. It's like a treasure hunt, if you take the time to read through all our rambling and ranting, there's actually some really good info hidden in here.

i concur! there IS good and great information in here.......my build thread on the shovelhead forum went 356 pages.

i'm gonna keep this going as it's become a diary of sorts for everything pertaining to my lighting and all the good information and experiences from everyone that has shared.

truth be told, i think we did a good job on the final HEADLIGHT SYSTEM thus far......

 

[shovelbill]

i'm hoping the weather turns a bit so i can hook up the fogs.....it's gonna be in the 20's tomorrow and my busted ass just don't want to tolerate that anymore.

and i have the air dam thing to put back on.....i noticed my tow hooks are bent......thibking on ANOTHER set of fogs for down there too!

yea, i'm stupid

who makes a decent "kit" to start?
.....i'm sure i'll be changing the lenses.