Greetings all, I have a 2016.5 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD (with only 22,000 miles on it) and find that the headlights are not quite adequate for me in all situations.
When I first became aware of halogen or whatever these newer lamps are compared to the old time headlights, they are brighter but the color temperature of the light is colder rather than warmer. I find that not all things in the headlights range are easy to see for this reason. I replaced my 2013 Civics bulbs with Sylvanias and it was aweful. I didnt think the brighter bulbs were worth it because I couldnt see detail as well mostly from the sides compared to the stock bulbs that were in there. But that was some time ago. I do remember when these new tech bulbs came out there was some controversy. Just don't know what today's bulbs are like.
Perhaps its my eyes but one night traveling not far from our house on a road with some street lamps my wife warned me about a deer in the opposite lane. I didnt even see it until the guy in the opposite lane lit it with his headlights (yeah he hit it but thats not the story here) I was looking straight ahead where she sees things on the side of the road I dont, but for that reason I need all the help I can get.
I just want to see better. the way the headlights are I sometimes am compelled to switch to high beams where others may not. They dont seem to reach much. I have fog lights but I understand its not legal to run them unless its actually foggy (at least in CT) not sure that's a remedy anyway
I need sources for information on this.
Sorry to be lengthy about this but I am not sure how to discuss my problem without going into this detail
Will a bulb (they are advertising the Silvania on TV like mad) that simply projects much farther give me what I need? (without blinding everyone in the opposite direction) I am not going to spend $30-$60- or so per bulb just to try out. I did that with the Honda Civic 6-10 years ago and it wasnt good.
Sorry to be lengthy. I need any info offered.
When I first became aware of halogen or whatever these newer lamps are compared to the old time headlights, they are brighter but the color temperature of the light is colder rather than warmer. I find that not all things in the headlights range are easy to see for this reason. I replaced my 2013 Civics bulbs with Sylvanias and it was aweful. I didnt think the brighter bulbs were worth it because I couldnt see detail as well mostly from the sides compared to the stock bulbs that were in there. But that was some time ago. I do remember when these new tech bulbs came out there was some controversy. Just don't know what today's bulbs are like.
Perhaps its my eyes but one night traveling not far from our house on a road with some street lamps my wife warned me about a deer in the opposite lane. I didnt even see it until the guy in the opposite lane lit it with his headlights (yeah he hit it but thats not the story here) I was looking straight ahead where she sees things on the side of the road I dont, but for that reason I need all the help I can get.
I just want to see better. the way the headlights are I sometimes am compelled to switch to high beams where others may not. They dont seem to reach much. I have fog lights but I understand its not legal to run them unless its actually foggy (at least in CT) not sure that's a remedy anyway
I need sources for information on this.
Sorry to be lengthy about this but I am not sure how to discuss my problem without going into this detail
Will a bulb (they are advertising the Silvania on TV like mad) that simply projects much farther give me what I need? (without blinding everyone in the opposite direction) I am not going to spend $30-$60- or so per bulb just to try out. I did that with the Honda Civic 6-10 years ago and it wasnt good.
Sorry to be lengthy. I need any info offered.