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Opinions on this three stage lighting setup?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by crackedmirror, Jun 22, 2021.

  1. Jun 22, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    crackedmirror

    crackedmirror [OP] Well-Known Member

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    1st gen here. The light control knob thing looks like this: https://storage.googleapis.com/apk18/ApkImages/w/si/SI_CBS1019_Fro.jpg

    Driver scrolls through three options (plus one for momentary hi-beam via pulling on lever as usual).

    Thinking of three stages:

    Stealth mode: Everything off. No brake lights. No turn signals. No headlights. Zero.

    Normal driving: All lights work as normal.

    Max power: All normal driving lights, plus fog lights, hi beams, light bar and what ever else I want to install (tho I'll prolly keep it minimal, maybe just a light bar and pair of fogs upfront). This will be for severe weather and driving in non-illuminated areas.

    Opinions?
     
  2. Jun 22, 2021 at 11:14 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Your "stealth mode" is highly illegal and likely to cause an accident, plus has no viable purpose.

    Note that your "Max power" mode will significantly reduce your visibility in severe weather. In bad weather you want cut offs, which means fogs and low beams only, no driving lights or light bars which will only further blind you as the driver.
     

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