| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:05 - Nov 6 with 1844 views | Swansea_Blue |
It's definitely worse these days, although I had just put that down to my declining eyesight. We shouldn't be surprised really, as lights were useless back in the day. We boy racers always bolted on extra spots onto the front bumpers of our Ford Escorts. TWTD. |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:06 - Nov 6 with 1822 views | WeWereZombies |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:05 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
It's definitely worse these days, although I had just put that down to my declining eyesight. We shouldn't be surprised really, as lights were useless back in the day. We boy racers always bolted on extra spots onto the front bumpers of our Ford Escorts. TWTD. |
Imagine driving a car that was looked down upon by Cortina drivers. |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:15 - Nov 6 with 1793 views | Swansea_Blue |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:06 - Nov 6 by WeWereZombies |
Imagine driving a car that was looked down upon by Cortina drivers. |
My dad had a Ford Cortina. Never worked, always had carburetor problems and wouldn't start. And it was turd brown. That was the boxy mk 4 though. Horrible car.
Before me he also had a 1600 e which must have been a blast. | |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:27 - Nov 6 with 1742 views | Pinewoodblue |
Headlights aren’t a problem. Misuse of rear ‘fog’ lights is. |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:39 - Nov 6 with 1704 views | Guthrum |
It was explained to me that some of the issue is automatically dipping headlights, which don't trigger until they are fully in view of an oncoming car (rather than when the glow first appears over a rise or round a corner). And don't work properly on rear lights.
Another issue is loading. When the boot is full, the headlight aim will rise. |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:01 - Nov 6 with 1644 views | Trequartista |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:39 - Nov 6 by Guthrum |
It was explained to me that some of the issue is automatically dipping headlights, which don't trigger until they are fully in view of an oncoming car (rather than when the glow first appears over a rise or round a corner). And don't work properly on rear lights.
Another issue is loading. When the boot is full, the headlight aim will rise. |
Agreed. My car has them and they are reasonably quick and reliable at a fair distance, but if you're meeting a car round a bend at close proximity its too slow as they won't react until you're virtually side-by-side.
As with everything, the technology is introduced before it has been perfected so there are also issues with headlight identification, which are probably ironed out on cars newer than mine. [Post edited 6 Nov 2024 10:01]
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:04 - Nov 6 with 1619 views | leitrimblue |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:06 - Nov 6 by WeWereZombies |
Imagine driving a car that was looked down upon by Cortina drivers. |
Im not a big user of the downvote, but my finger is hovering Zombers...  |  | | |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:55 - Nov 6 with 1527 views | Swansea_Blue |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:39 - Nov 6 by Guthrum |
It was explained to me that some of the issue is automatically dipping headlights, which don't trigger until they are fully in view of an oncoming car (rather than when the glow first appears over a rise or round a corner). And don't work properly on rear lights.
Another issue is loading. When the boot is full, the headlight aim will rise. |
I've turned mine off. They're a pain in the butt. See also lane departure warnings. | |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 11:02 - Nov 6 with 1501 views | leitrimblue |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:55 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
I've turned mine off. They're a pain in the butt. See also lane departure warnings. |
None of that nonsense on a Mark 1 Escort. Not even the 1300E | | | |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 11:51 - Nov 6 with 1419 views | Help |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:55 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
I've turned mine off. They're a pain in the butt. See also lane departure warnings. |
Could not depart lane in the good old days or you ended up on the bank or kerb. And not enough cars to worry about on the dual carriageway. |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 11:58 - Nov 6 with 1381 views | WeWereZombies |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:15 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
My dad had a Ford Cortina. Never worked, always had carburetor problems and wouldn't start. And it was turd brown. That was the boxy mk 4 though. Horrible car.
Before me he also had a 1600 e which must have been a blast. |
I bought a Mark III Cortina, Daytona yellow, and that carried on going no matter what. Then I had a Mark IV as a company car ~ jacket and change of shirt on a hanger dangling from the handle above the rear door, Level 42 at volume from the cassette player, sympathetic looks towards the lowly Escort drivers. Happy days. | |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 12:37 - Nov 6 with 1304 views | Pendejo |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 10:55 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
I've turned mine off. They're a pain in the butt. See also lane departure warnings. |
Lane Departure Tech
I get to drive lots off different cars, lane departure tech can be a massive issue.
Toyota will keep you in lane quietly and competently, without any fuss when you override it
BMW will try to rip your arms off if you do much as dare to override without use of indicators, which I found quite ironic |  |
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| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 13:25 - Nov 6 with 1209 views | redrickstuhaart |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 12:37 - Nov 6 by Pendejo |
Lane Departure Tech
I get to drive lots off different cars, lane departure tech can be a massive issue.
Toyota will keep you in lane quietly and competently, without any fuss when you override it
BMW will try to rip your arms off if you do much as dare to override without use of indicators, which I found quite ironic |
Bmw one is horrible. It should not resist when you gently move across on a motorway. Actively dangerous. |  | | |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 14:23 - Nov 6 with 1104 views | ronnyd |
On uneven road surfaces, self levelling headlights appear to look as though the driver is "flashing" you. | | | |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 14:41 - Nov 6 with 1065 views | EdwardStone |
| I got a few pelters about the unnecessary use of headlights last time I posted on 09:05 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
It's definitely worse these days, although I had just put that down to my declining eyesight. We shouldn't be surprised really, as lights were useless back in the day. We boy racers always bolted on extra spots onto the front bumpers of our Ford Escorts. TWTD. |
I did a bit of driving in France back in the days when their cars had the yellow headlights
They were such a joy for oncoming cars, no glare or dazzle....just a soft orangey glow, very soothing and comfortable
A bit of a trial if you were driving a yellow light car.... couldn't see a ruddy thing in front of you |  | | |
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