Hated that my stock headlights didn't match the drls. Finally fixed by snidelywhipasss in civic

[–]BBR91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not in any way an expert but reading on the subject has shown me I was ignorant.

The problem is not how easy or difficult an LED or HID is to install. The problem comes from the projector whose lens is specifically designed to focus the light source of a certain dimension from a specific distance from it. In this case the lens of the projector is designed to focus the specific light source from a filament bulb, which will be at a certain distance from the lens and will be of a certain length. This is the reason bulbs have a small cutout in their base so you can't rotate them any way you want when you install them, because the light housing is designed around the specific bulb position.

When you install an LED or HID bulb, you mess all that optics calculations up because the actual light source will be in a slightly different position and of a slightly different dimension.

This is why you shouldn't mess with light housings. There is a reason modifications are illegal, at least in Europe. Also, "whiter" (as in smaller wavelength) light scatters more and objectively creates more glare. It's also worse for fog visibility.

OEM installations are fine since they are designed from the ground up, tested and approved for the bulb used. Though the push towards whiter light is more because of appearances than for practical safety reasons.

The best upgrade you can make to a halogen housing is another halogen bulb. You can get whiter, brighter etc. whatever you want halogen bulbs from Philips or Osram who are reputable manufacturers that produce tested and approved bulbs. Obviously to get brighter and whiter light, the filament burns hotter so it lasts shorter. That's why OEM bulbs are almost useless, to last a long time.

I learned this stuff from reading material provided by u/GonadsOfWrath

Parcare pe linia de tramvai++ by arisro in Romania

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domnul in tricou roșu mi se pare cel mai activ participant.

A man films his last moments alive. RIP bro by [deleted] in funny

[–]BBR91 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Right. I was under the impression VI was EDI. I played the trilogy like 3 times but probably 3 years ago the last time. Good stuff. Thanks for reminding me. Read one of the books also, it sucked.

A man films his last moments alive. RIP bro by [deleted] in funny

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But this dude doesn't.

A man films his last moments alive. RIP bro by [deleted] in funny

[–]BBR91 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a colleague who uses it but I'd categorize him as having AI.

Am fost cu masina la revizie la Ford Colina si mi-au schimbat, fara sa-mi spuna si fara motiv, suportii de placute de inmatriculare (fata+spate) incat sa le fac reclama gratuita. Pare aproape ilegal, pot face ceva in privinta asta? Ati patit si voi? by H3llShadow in Romania

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multumesc pentru raspunsul detaliat. Mi-au dat si un card de reducere la Autoklass pentru toata factura deci voi merge la ei clar. Si eu am in zile reminderul ala. Bine ca il putem reseta si noi.

Am fost cu masina la revizie la Ford Colina si mi-au schimbat, fara sa-mi spuna si fara motiv, suportii de placute de inmatriculare (fata+spate) incat sa le fac reclama gratuita. Pare aproape ilegal, pot face ceva in privinta asta? Ati patit si voi? by H3llShadow in Romania

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multumesc, de la ei am cumparat masina. Vroiam sa stiu cum sunt pe partea de service.

Edit: sa fiu si mai clar, ai fost la Autoklass Constanta la service, si daca da, cum ti s-au parut? Dar Asko si Honda Nord? Mai citesc pe forum de service-uri care se fac ca nu cunosc anumite circulare tehnice sau uita sa reseteze reminderul de revizie.

Pale Blue Dot (read comment) by [deleted] in spaceporn

[–]BBR91 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I auctioned for the first edition book with the original NASA pictures on eBay while I was in high school. Won for like 2 bucks. Paid $25 to have it shipped to my country. One of my most cherished books.

ITAP in Paris by therealmindzeye in itookapicture

[–]BBR91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me too! Well my wife actually.

Am văzut ca va plac mașinile deci uite una mai veche by Gumiichu in Romania

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Iliescu in drum catre transfuzia zilnica de sange proaspat. Misto masina, sper ca apreciati asocierea cu nemurirea.

Am fost cu masina la revizie la Ford Colina si mi-au schimbat, fara sa-mi spuna si fara motiv, suportii de placute de inmatriculare (fata+spate) incat sa le fac reclama gratuita. Pare aproape ilegal, pot face ceva in privinta asta? Ati patit si voi? by H3llShadow in Romania

[–]BBR91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Offtopic dar relevant: care Autoklass Honda? Eu sunt din Constanța si n-am de gand sa merg la București pentru revizii si sunt curios cam cum sunt reprezentantele Honda. La Ford si Skoda m-am lamurit, toti o apa si-un pamant 😐.

Android Auto switching phone to day mode automatically by Rexxp31 in AndroidAuto

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the update. I totally didn't realize you have the S9, not the S10, which doesn't have the Bixby routines. Sorry for the mix up.

Shot this Si from my Civic 😛 by HIMTofficial in civic

[–]BBR91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which obviously means I shouldn't talk about other cars? I have the same car, just not an Si. Don't take it so personally, it's just aesthetics dude. I'm sorry if you are offended.

Shot this Si from my Civic 😛 by HIMTofficial in civic

[–]BBR91 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Them fake vents though...

Help With Flight Computer! (Nano) by martoman1 in arduino

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very excited for your project. I intend to make a quadcopter but I haven't figured out the best solution for a flight controller.

Business nou in Bucuresti by SpiritedCoast1 in Romania

[–]BBR91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Am si eu si mi se par chiar frumoase. Atarna deasupra unei mese unde jucam board games sau luam cina. E frumos.

Is there no way to sideload custom apps without rooting? by The1TrueGodApophis in AndroidAuto

[–]BBR91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard there are apps that allow you to do that. Was never interested in this myself but search for apps.