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Old May 22, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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I have already written a 3 to 4 page tech paper on lighting and there is more to put in it.

I've been asked for light pictures - so here are a few.


These are the 5 Watt Luxeons on the low setting.


These are my rear SMD sidemarkers that are being replaced.


These are my front sidemarkers which have to be capable of blinking with the parking lights on and off.


These are my Cibie CSR with +90 Efficacy (not efficiency) Osram bulbs.


These are the 6 Watt city lights. I drive like this before it gets dark.


These are my 20 blue LEDs that I had to aim individually.


This is a poor pic of my tach and speedo.

Let me know if I can help.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Mini tripod and self-timer on camera - eliminates those blurry night shots of your lights.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Actually, I think my camera can't focus at all in low-light conditions (it's an auto-focus).
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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I like the 6 watt set up . Where did you get the lites ? How did you mount ? Very nice
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Old May 23, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Young69Owner
Actually, I think my camera can't focus at all in low-light conditions (it's an auto-focus).
Use a flashlight for when it focuses, then kill the light before you take the pic.


It works.
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By and by......those still seemed pretty dim....interior, I mean...
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Old May 25, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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The Cibie CSR lights ($111) from Daniel Stern have the normal H1 bulbs and W5W bulbs (aka 194 base). The W5W bulbs can be connected however you want, so I connected mine to the parking lights, which turns them into city lights and the headlights stay down by default. The upgraded bulbs are at Candle Power Inc, which is also owned by Daniel Stern. (They came with 5 Watt bulbs).

I've tried the SMDs that people are buying and my set up is brighter. I can show you guys at Carlisle. My tach is a little dim, but it looks alright. My speedo is very bright and my center console looks pretty sweet I'm told.
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