Re: Does the BF falcon have LED tail-lights??

Scotty wrote:
> "the_dawggie" <the_dawggie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> : Their response time is superior, they are either on or off and
> : that happens instantly unlike filament.
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> For automotive use, filament type lamps are fine, the time it takes to
fully illuminate is **** all 
> compared to the reaction times of the fella behind you.  I dont think
the additional millisecond 
> will make any difference what so ever!
> 
> But as far as longevity LEDs are the way to go, should be compulsary for
every Taxi on the world. 

For auto use if set up properly they will be either on or off,
which is different than incandescent bulbs which dim with age.

There is a reason LEDs are being increasingly used world wide
in traffic lights and motor vehicles. Retofit has to be an
entire lighting unit replacement tho

I'd go with HID for headlamps and LED for everything else,
although LED has been used for headlamps.