Quoting DR1665:
Quoting turbowop:
You can't be serious. The stock GVR4 headlights are amazing at light output, especially with the high beams on.
Barring independently verified data, this is pure opinion; on par with those who say HIDs put out more light. It is a logical fallacy to argue the opinions of others are false based on your own opinions.
Quoting turbowop:
And the aftermarket hasn't developed any HID bulb that works properly for our reflector housings, so point B is moot.
I would be very interested to know when you became sufficiently versed in aftermarket HID bulb technology and product offerings to make such a claim. Besides, the fluted glass lens plays more of a role in beam pattern and projection than the relatively simple reflectors in the OEM housings anyway.
Quoting turbowop:
None of this changes the fact that halogens are better in our factory housings. They may not look as bright head on, or 2ft in front of the car, but they output much more light at distance, which is where it's most needed.
Again, your argument is just as subjective as those who think the opposite. In the absence of data, your claims of halogens being better or brighter or producing optimal patterns for driving are based entirely on personal preference and hold no water.
Quoting turbowop:
Want moar light directly in front of you? Turn on the factory foglights. duh
That's the first intelligent thing you've had to say all week! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Quoting turbowop:
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You do know I'm just stirring the pot on this one, right? In all honesty, I could give a sh*t. People who hastily install shitty aftermarket projectors with total disregard for legitimate lighting performance or motoring courtesy piss me right the f*** off.
Opinions are a funny thing. It's kind of hard to ignore them when an overwhelming majority agree on one. Much like the opinion that Valencia's exhaust looks like garbage, or that body kits on our cars are hideous. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif
Flat out, the factory halogens are awesome. That is my opinion after driving many other cars over the years with headlights that just don't compare.
I wanted to run this early 90's Accord off the road today when he passed me on the freeway. Those bright pieces of sh*t were in my rearview annoying me for miles. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/madfawk.gif