Newbie light question
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Newbie light question
I searched some but was unable to find an answer. I am wanting to get some lights but what is the difference in the offroad vs driving lights? I want something street legal. And does the wattage of the lights limit what is street legal. I live in CA so dont know if that makes a difference I searched there site but was unable to find anything on wattage. Thanks
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Generally anything over 55 Watts is probably going to be too bright for street use. Driving lights are just meant to enhance the view in front of you and have a narrow light pattern
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Streat legal lights have to be DOT approved. And they have to be used in a manner that aggreas with your state regs. Off road lights are strictly "Off Road". Euro / Driving lights are designed to be used with your high beams. They are designed for illuminating distant objects for high speed driving. In my opinion 55 watt lights are only good for fogs.
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I upgraded my head lights for about $80 (just the bulbs) in my book it was definatly worth it . I went with The PIAA extreme white bulbs , I was trying to match my 6 1/4 SMrs , they are brighter than the stock and the pattern is just slightly narrower than stock also. I have no problems with them passing inspection in RI and they are pritty strict with their laws
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lights look dull in the mountain fog but compare them to the stock fog lights on the bumper
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lights look dull in the mountain fog but compare them to the stock fog lights on the bumper
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Streat legal lights have to be DOT approved. And they have to be used in a manner that aggreas with your state regs. Off road lights are strictly "Off Road". Euro / Driving lights are designed to be used with your high beams. They are designed for illuminating distant objects for high speed driving. In my opinion 55 watt lights are only good for fogs.
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A lot of states have laws the require lights to be mounted at certain height in order to be street legal. So just look up the laws for your state, i wouldn't waste my money on lights that are under 100w IMO.
this mite help also if you didn't already look on this site , http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c2a2.htm
this mite help also if you didn't already look on this site , http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c2a2.htm
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Originally Posted by dmick33
I searched some but was unable to find an answer. I am wanting to get some lights but what is the difference in the offroad vs driving lights? I want something street legal. And does the wattage of the lights limit what is street legal. I live in CA so dont know if that makes a difference I searched there site but was unable to find anything on wattage. Thanks
V C Section 24402 Auxiliary Driving and Passing Lamps
Auxiliary Driving and Passing Lamps
24402. (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height of not less than 16 inches nor more than 42 inches. Driving lamps are lamps designed for supplementing the upper beam from headlamps and may not be lighted with the lower beam.
(b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two auxiliary passing lamps mounted on the front at a height of not less than 24 inches nor more than 42 inches. Passing lamps are lamps designed for supplementing the lower beam from headlamps and may also be lighted with the upper beam.
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Originally Posted by dmick33
Thanks I did look that up but couldn't find how powerful they could be did you ever find what u could mount?