AFS Headlights?
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There's nothing wrong with the stock headlights. Can't even imagine the modifications and cost needed to add a gimmick like AFS.
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Advanced Front-lighting System, or Adaptive Front-lighting System. It's so dumb they can't even agree on a name.
Draygonia, Well, I'm like Davicho - tell us what it was that you liked about them. Maybe we all need some!
What I did on the front of mine was add a DRL module, and I really like that. It uses the turn signal bulbs as running lights, and is really a trick system. Easy to install, easy on the pocketbook. Amazing lights for such a small bulb.
I have confidence that someone will tell me how stupid an idea it was, but I like it, and its my vehicle. I did have to cut two turn signal wires - and that almost killed the deal - however, after I did it, and everything worked fine - I was glad I did it.
Thanks
What I did on the front of mine was add a DRL module, and I really like that. It uses the turn signal bulbs as running lights, and is really a trick system. Easy to install, easy on the pocketbook. Amazing lights for such a small bulb.
I have confidence that someone will tell me how stupid an idea it was, but I like it, and its my vehicle. I did have to cut two turn signal wires - and that almost killed the deal - however, after I did it, and everything worked fine - I was glad I did it.
Thanks
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I like the sharp cut off on CX-9 and also the AFS on 2010 Mazda3 GT.
I just also want AFS on CX-9.
For someone who don't know what AFS is, left headlight will turn left (10-15 degree, I guess) if you make a left turn, and right headlight turns right when you make a right turn.
I just also want AFS on CX-9.
For someone who don't know what AFS is, left headlight will turn left (10-15 degree, I guess) if you make a left turn, and right headlight turns right when you make a right turn.
OK, now I have it - just like the 1948 Tucker. Had a large movable light in the center of the nose. My 1986 Suzuki Cavalcade has cornering lights on it that activate with the turn signals - I like the concept of throwing a little light on an oblique path as regards the vehicle - but probably better from a fixed light than one that moves.
Anyhow thanks for the answer
Anyhow thanks for the answer
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They are getting worse, too. Now they are talking about using GPS data to turn the headlights. What happens when the data is wrong (and it is), and your lights turn when you don't want them to? Dumb.
GPS? Don't these things just turn mechanically when the steering wheel is turned, kinda like some other cars that have that steering system(don't know the name) that the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction+?
Yeah, I like the GPS thing. Let's see, they are good for about 30-50 feet pinpoint, so that means 40 feet after I turn, the lights are going to turn - great idea. Or, maybe they'll turn 40 feet early, then straighten out in the middle of the turn.
I thought they were mechanical also.
So does this mean Mazda is going to have to train optometry tech's? Who's gonna fix them when they both turn to the center? Oh yeah, back on topic.
I thought they were mechanical also.
So does this mean Mazda is going to have to train optometry tech's? Who's gonna fix them when they both turn to the center? Oh yeah, back on topic.
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Our cars are all going to need glasses before long...
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I seen some AFS headlights but also think stock headlights look fine.
Regarding cutoff: Wikipedia:
"There are two different beam pattern and headlamp construction standards in use in the world: The ECE standard, which is allowed or required in virtually all industrialised countries except the United States, and the SAE standard that is mandatory only in the US. Japan formerly had bespoke lighting regulations similar to the US standards, but for the left side of the road. However, Japan now adheres to the ECE standard. The differences between the SAE and ECE headlamp standards are primarily in the amount of glare permitted toward other drivers on low beam (SAE permits much more glare), the minimum amount of light required to be thrown straight down the road (SAE requires more), and the specific locations within the beam at which minimum and maximum light levels are specified.
ECE low beams are characterised by a distinct horizontal "cutoff" line at the top of the beam. Below the line is bright, and above is dark. On the side of the beam facing away from oncoming traffic (right in right-traffic countries, left in left-traffic countries), this cutoff sweeps or steps upward to direct light to road signs and pedestrians. SAE low beams may or may not have a cutoff, and if a cutoff is present, it may be of two different general types: VOL, which is conceptually similar to the ECE beam in that the cutoff is located at the top of the left side of the beam and aimed slightly below horizontal, or VOR, which has the cutoff at the top of the right side of the beam and aimed at the horizon.[11]
Proponents of each headlamp system decry the other as inadequate and unsafe: U.S. proponents of the SAE system claim that the ECE low beam cutoff gives short seeing distances and inadequate illumination for overhead road signs, while international proponents of the ECE system claim that the SAE system produces too much glare.[12] Comparative studies have repeatedly shown that there is little or no overall safety benefit to either SAE or ECE beams; the two systems' acceptance and rejection by various countries is based primarily on inertial and philosophical grounds.,[11][13]
In North America, the design, performance and installation of all motor vehicle lighting devices are regulated by Federal and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which incorporates SAE technical standards. Elsewhere in the world, ECE internationalised regulations are in force either by reference or by incorporation in individual countries' vehicular codes."
If you have a GT, then just select the highest setting and blind the crap out of oncoming cars if that is your wish.
"There are two different beam pattern and headlamp construction standards in use in the world: The ECE standard, which is allowed or required in virtually all industrialised countries except the United States, and the SAE standard that is mandatory only in the US. Japan formerly had bespoke lighting regulations similar to the US standards, but for the left side of the road. However, Japan now adheres to the ECE standard. The differences between the SAE and ECE headlamp standards are primarily in the amount of glare permitted toward other drivers on low beam (SAE permits much more glare), the minimum amount of light required to be thrown straight down the road (SAE requires more), and the specific locations within the beam at which minimum and maximum light levels are specified.
ECE low beams are characterised by a distinct horizontal "cutoff" line at the top of the beam. Below the line is bright, and above is dark. On the side of the beam facing away from oncoming traffic (right in right-traffic countries, left in left-traffic countries), this cutoff sweeps or steps upward to direct light to road signs and pedestrians. SAE low beams may or may not have a cutoff, and if a cutoff is present, it may be of two different general types: VOL, which is conceptually similar to the ECE beam in that the cutoff is located at the top of the left side of the beam and aimed slightly below horizontal, or VOR, which has the cutoff at the top of the right side of the beam and aimed at the horizon.[11]
Proponents of each headlamp system decry the other as inadequate and unsafe: U.S. proponents of the SAE system claim that the ECE low beam cutoff gives short seeing distances and inadequate illumination for overhead road signs, while international proponents of the ECE system claim that the SAE system produces too much glare.[12] Comparative studies have repeatedly shown that there is little or no overall safety benefit to either SAE or ECE beams; the two systems' acceptance and rejection by various countries is based primarily on inertial and philosophical grounds.,[11][13]
In North America, the design, performance and installation of all motor vehicle lighting devices are regulated by Federal and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which incorporates SAE technical standards. Elsewhere in the world, ECE internationalised regulations are in force either by reference or by incorporation in individual countries' vehicular codes."
If you have a GT, then just select the highest setting and blind the crap out of oncoming cars if that is your wish.
