I had a few hours of dark night driving tonight in my RL Sport and I'll have to say it really gave me pause about bothering to make any headlight changes.
First, the high beams leave nothing to be desired. On the mostly empty stretches of I-49 between Shreveport LA and Texarkana AR, the high beams lit the road far further than any distance required to analyze something unexpected and brake at a comfortable rate of deceleration. Easily as bright as the bi-xenons on my GLI.
There's been so much talk about the low beams, I expected I would be ready to yank 'em out. Consumer Reports declaring them 'poor', everybody here trying to make changes, etc. But I found them fit for purpose. The beams extended far enough to illuminate the shoulder well ahead. As I was abreast of other vehicles, the beam was not notably different than most other vehicles, except for an occasional Audi with high end lights.
So, in the end, i don't see any reason for me to make headlight changes. Backup lights? That's another story. Yes, brighter is needed. Suggested bulbs?
First, the high beams leave nothing to be desired. On the mostly empty stretches of I-49 between Shreveport LA and Texarkana AR, the high beams lit the road far further than any distance required to analyze something unexpected and brake at a comfortable rate of deceleration. Easily as bright as the bi-xenons on my GLI.
There's been so much talk about the low beams, I expected I would be ready to yank 'em out. Consumer Reports declaring them 'poor', everybody here trying to make changes, etc. But I found them fit for purpose. The beams extended far enough to illuminate the shoulder well ahead. As I was abreast of other vehicles, the beam was not notably different than most other vehicles, except for an occasional Audi with high end lights.
So, in the end, i don't see any reason for me to make headlight changes. Backup lights? That's another story. Yes, brighter is needed. Suggested bulbs?