Raxiom Retro Style Headlights
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Raxiom Retro Style Headlights
So I am thinking about purchasing these headlights pre-painted vista blue and I was wondering how much light these bad boys actually put out? I recently bought the Raxiom Smoked CCFLs and I was VERY disappointed that I could not see a damn thing at night... I replaced my bulbs with silver star ultra lights and still I could not see anything. So I am hoping I can get advice this time before I purchase.. ty
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So I am thinking about purchasing these headlights pre-painted vista blue and I was wondering how much light these bad boys actually put out? I recently bought the Raxiom Smoked CCFLs and I was VERY disappointed that I could not see a damn thing at night... I replaced my bulbs with silver star ultra lights and still I could not see anything. So I am hoping I can get advice this time before I purchase.. ty
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So I am thinking about purchasing these headlights pre-painted vista blue and I was wondering how much light these bad boys actually put out? I recently bought the Raxiom Smoked CCFLs and I was VERY disappointed that I could not see a damn thing at night... I replaced my bulbs with silver star ultra lights and still I could not see anything. So I am hoping I can get advice this time before I purchase.. ty
The light output on the Smoked headlights isn't that great because of the tinted film. If you don't have HID's the Smoked headlights don't kick out much light.
I hope this helps! Let me CS know what you'd like to do and we'll make sure you're taken care of.
-Dan
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The light output on the Retro Style Headlights is perfect. You won't have any issues seeing them them. You should have the exact same light output as stock, if not a little better (upgraded bulbs).
The light output on the Smoked headlights isn't that great because of the tinted film. If you don't have HID's the Smoked headlights don't kick out much light.
I hope this helps! Let me CS know what you'd like to do and we'll make sure you're taken care of.
-Dan
The light output on the Smoked headlights isn't that great because of the tinted film. If you don't have HID's the Smoked headlights don't kick out much light.
I hope this helps! Let me CS know what you'd like to do and we'll make sure you're taken care of.
-Dan
If my claims are way off base then perhaps i received a defective set of housings. Are there any pictures online showing the beam pattern of these units?
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The light output is FAR from "Perfect". Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my retro headlights, when they are off. The beam pattern is horrible compared to an OEM unit. I realize they are a reflector design for halogen bulbs so they lack that sharp cutoff like HIDs, but there is light scattered in all directions. This is clearly visible in my driveway with the lights aimed at the garage door. There are stray beams of light shining up where oncoming drivers eyes are.
If my claims are way off base then perhaps i received a defective set of housings. Are there any pictures online showing the beam pattern of these units?
If my claims are way off base then perhaps i received a defective set of housings. Are there any pictures online showing the beam pattern of these units?
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