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[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 72 points 3 months ago (1 children)

1000% this. Aftermarket, fucked colors, and/or no alignment is the cause of the problems. I would add that a lot of aftermarket lights are also way too bright. Sure, the owner can see (a tiny bit) better but everyone else gets blinded. Even then, it's not bad unless they're not aligned properly. (Well, it'll still blind you if it's a truck directly behind you but that's just trucks.)

[–] spicytuna62@lemmy.world 37 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I own a '97 Honda. The last owner had LEDs in it. The lenses weren't designed for LEDs, they were designed for halogens. So one of the first things I did was revert the headlights to halogen bulbs. And they work perfectly fine. I drive in a suburb so the streets are already fairly well lit. I don't need to cast a beam 5 miles out to see where I'm going.

Also, it's that soft yellowish white light. Not that harsh daylight bluish light everyone and their mom is obsessed with. I don't get it. Anyway, the best thing you can do in 99 times of 100 is to consider what equipment you have and stick to OEM spec.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago

Anyway, the best thing you can do in 99 times of 100 is to consider what equipment you have and stick to OEM spec.

Or if you do legitimately want to upgrade, consider swapping in something that was OEM spec on a higher trim level/fancier related car model (e.g. Acura stuff on your Honda).

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

You don't want blue light anyway because it messes with your night vision.