Bright Low Beams...

acaparco

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Is it just me, but the low beams seem really bright? We continue to have other drivers flash their brights at us as if we have our High Beams on.
 
The LEDs are quite bright, but more so, because of their lower placement in the vehicle, they seem to be aimed more horizontal than a lot of vehicle. That can lead to a bit more glare to lower vehicles in particular. Oddly, I got flashed a few times immediately after getting the car but it stopped shortly after.
 
LEDs are great for the driver and terrible for oncoming traffic. hahahah

especially if the opposing cars are not on a level plane (cresting a hill for example); that's where the LEDs become blinding for the oncoming driver.
 
LEDs are great for the driver and terrible for oncoming traffic. hahahah

especially if the opposing cars are not on a level plane (cresting a hill for example); that's where the LEDs become blinding for the oncoming driver.
A good headlight leveling system can help that. Unfortunately, the palisade doesn't come with auto leveling headlights.

An even better approach is the adaptive laser light designs that some of the German companies have. Unfortunately, current US laws make those illegal in the states.
 
An even better approach is the adaptive laser light designs that some of the German companies have. Unfortunately, current US laws make those illegal in the states.
BMW i8 has the laser lights as an option here in the US. It's a pretty expensive option though at $6300.
 
BMW i8 has the laser lights as an option here in the US

Interesting. It sounds like they've approved the laser based illumination system but aren't allowing the adaptive lighting that shapes the beams around oncoming traffic and instead are making them treat it basically like an automatic high beam. "the U.S. version will not have the blue light and they will automatically turn off for incoming cars. " So we're halfway there?
 
I was stopped by a police officer and told me to please turn of my high beams. I then showed him they were off. He just said oh wow they are bright lol
 
Laser lights on the BMW are limited by US regulations to 1/2 of their capabilities in the Euro spec.
 
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