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

[shovelbill]

I found this on a forum I check in on...thought it could help some better understand the reality of those stupid things in reflector housings so far. It may happen, just not now.

OSRAM Street Legal LED Headlight Bulbs.

If I search carefully I come across OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER LED “(street legal)” bulbs. They’ve got lists depending on country of domicile whether it is or not based on specific application. It appears we have some very (very) knowledgeable members and I was wondering about safety. Technically if...

www.candlepowerforums.com

 

[shovelbill]

When my buddy Nick (MrBeast, the guy with the white '94 3500HD wrecker that helped me build my HD wrecker) first got his truck it had the HD's original sealed beam grille but the previous owner had put HID's in it, using Hella? E-code style glass housings. I wish I could remember what happened to them but I'm sure a customer ended up with them for another HID install. They seemed kinda cool but I didn't want to run that grille on any of my trucks, just not my taste. They can certainly look good though as yours does!

Richard

Hell...I just saw this.
I never much liked the WT grills on these, hence why I started this thread. Over the years they have grown on me, but it's on a case-by-case basis, lol.

The red one in the picture is one from the internet, not mine. That truck would benefit from white steelies and dog dish caps IMO.

 

[shovelbill]

A very interesting article...

Introducing Nichia Optisolis LEDs: Harnessing the Full Spectrum of Sunlight for Various Applications

Introducing Nichia Optisolis LEDs: Harnessing the Full Spectrum of Sunlight for Various ApplicationsThe world market leader in LED development, Nichia, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Optisolis™ technology. Optisolis™ LED emitters provide a natural

www.ledrise.eu

 

[beastie_3]

Has anyone used the Philips Nightguide bulbs? Seems they are a step up from Vision Plus.

 

[df2x4]

Has anyone used the Philips Nightguide bulbs? Seems they are a step up from Vision Plus.

From what I understand, Philips NightGuide Platinum are replacing the Philips X-TremeVision line in North America. Not sure why but they should perform very similarly. I'm planning on getting some the next time I need bulbs.

 

[beastie_3]

From what I understand, Philips NightGuide Platinum are replacing the Philips X-TremeVision line in North America. Not sure why but they should perform very similarly. I'm planning on getting some the next time I need bulbs.

Makes sense. It was the updated product when I went back into my saved list on Amazon.