Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
RAM TRX - TRX-Forum.com
Bronco Raptor - BroncoRaptorForum.com
Forums
GEN 3 (2021+) Ford F-150 Raptor Forums
Ford Raptor Lighting Forum [GEN 3]
Which to choose? A Replacement/Upgrade guide to Fog Lights for your Gen 3 Raptor…
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Specialtyperformanceparts" data-source="post: 1885186" data-attributes="member: 24406"><p>Thanks for the support!</p><p></p><p>Yeah, the lumens are probably close to ONE pair of the OEM SRM lights at 900 each on the general numbers, but where the SAE ones Ford uses are focused to a tiny area, they are still spread out. So definitely more useful. </p><p>That leads to another point, which is aside from lumen count, what makes an SAE street legal?</p><p></p><p>There are several things that need done to make a light SAE or DOT compliant. Aside from paying fees to agencies, one big feature is that they can't have OPEN spots/ Clear Spots to direct exposed LED's. These are considered "Hot Spots". Sort of like when you look up in the sky on a summer day. If you look directly at the sun, even for a minute (Don't attempt this purposely btw), then when you look away, you see spots because of the more than normal amount of light your eyes were just exposed to. The same thing happens when you look at bright lights at night. Aside from the damage it can do to your retinas looking direct at a bright light (or the sun) for a long period. It shrinks your pupils quickly to block out some light. Then when you look away, your pupils are small and can't handle the lower light. </p><p></p><p>You can notice that SAE lights generally have wavy or diffused glass. This is because it breaks up hot spots. Sot of like looking at the sun behind a bunch of clouds.</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Specialtyperformanceparts, post: 1885186, member: 24406"] Thanks for the support! Yeah, the lumens are probably close to ONE pair of the OEM SRM lights at 900 each on the general numbers, but where the SAE ones Ford uses are focused to a tiny area, they are still spread out. So definitely more useful. That leads to another point, which is aside from lumen count, what makes an SAE street legal? There are several things that need done to make a light SAE or DOT compliant. Aside from paying fees to agencies, one big feature is that they can't have OPEN spots/ Clear Spots to direct exposed LED's. These are considered "Hot Spots". Sort of like when you look up in the sky on a summer day. If you look directly at the sun, even for a minute (Don't attempt this purposely btw), then when you look away, you see spots because of the more than normal amount of light your eyes were just exposed to. The same thing happens when you look at bright lights at night. Aside from the damage it can do to your retinas looking direct at a bright light (or the sun) for a long period. It shrinks your pupils quickly to block out some light. Then when you look away, your pupils are small and can't handle the lower light. You can notice that SAE lights generally have wavy or diffused glass. This is because it breaks up hot spots. Sot of like looking at the sun behind a bunch of clouds. John [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
MidnightSpecial
PNTitBLK
TomDirt
oplersx
toxwaste
pirates1456
CSP
Swifty
Powerlies
brianflhrci
CecilK12
sheepdawg
BBR
ReddingRaptor
STHenry
The Car Stereo Company
WH7
Arizona Free
raptor_tecate
raptortrav001
Mad_Max
Littlefx4
HighwaySentinel
Specialtyperformanceparts
sf2360
tcm glx
AZ_Raptor
PK37
zedelman09
MCrump
ToadSmasher2K1
P4SHOCAT
jdm_sixtwo
ohgeeh
sct
Mizzac
twoputtbirdie
NACHOMASTER
pastorwug
DDD2019
Nyamg
YeahYeah
mark8e
Shadow15
scottybs
MurderedOutSVT
dmb359
Copp5
Rekkr
ShadyRaptor
... and 43 more.
Forum statistics
Threads
93,089
Posts
1,953,056
Members
56,355
Latest member
txcoach
Forums
GEN 3 (2021+) Ford F-150 Raptor Forums
Ford Raptor Lighting Forum [GEN 3]
Which to choose? A Replacement/Upgrade guide to Fog Lights for your Gen 3 Raptor…
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top