Problems getting Black Cherry Halos flush mounted.
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Problems getting Black Cherry Halos flush mounted.
I tried to use the acrylic spacers that were with my old Euros, but the housing of the Halos is shaped different and they don't fit.
WHAT kit are you using for your Halo or LED tails for flush mounting?
Thanks.
WHAT kit are you using for your Halo or LED tails for flush mounting?
Thanks.
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They're made that way on purpose, because it's a mistake to flush mount LED tail lights. Unlike regular bulbs with diffusers (which radiate a broad beam), LEDs are highly directional. Flush mount kits change the angle of the lamp assembly, and your tail lights are no longer aimed squarely at oncoming traffic... which kinda defeats the purpose of having tail lights 
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
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They're made that way on purpose, because it's a mistake to flush mount LED tail lights. Unlike regular bulbs with diffusers (which radiate a broad beam), LEDs are highly directional. Flush mount kits change the angle of the lamp assembly, and your tail lights are no longer aimed squarely at oncoming traffic... which kinda defeats the purpose of having tail lights
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
How much can the angle be changed, your just bringing out the lens a bit to be flush with the fasica.. Its not that much of a dramatic difference in the angle between stock & flush. (is it??)
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They're made that way on purpose, because it's a mistake to flush mount LED tail lights. Unlike regular bulbs with diffusers (which radiate a broad beam), LEDs are highly directional. Flush mount kits change the angle of the lamp assembly, and your tail lights are no longer aimed squarely at oncoming traffic... which kinda defeats the purpose of having tail lights
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
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From: Edmond OK
They're made that way on purpose, because it's a mistake to flush mount LED tail lights. Unlike regular bulbs with diffusers (which radiate a broad beam), LEDs are highly directional. Flush mount kits change the angle of the lamp assembly, and your tail lights are no longer aimed squarely at oncoming traffic... which kinda defeats the purpose of having tail lights
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
You'll have to fabricate your own spacers if you insist on flush mounting.
They look better in the stock configuration anyway, IMHO.
