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      03-31-2016, 12:22 PM   #64
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I think some people are confusing the point of this report. Yes your headlights may be bright where they shine. So your LEDs or xenons may look bright. But, the problem is how bright they are where they shine, it's where they aren't shining. The problem is more with where the beam puts the light, and according to the report, BMW low beams for the 2er and 3er (no matter which type of headlight you have) are not putting the light out far enough in front of the car.

It doesn't really come down to how can my super pricey LEDs be worse than the halogens on a Toyota?!?!? The LEDs and xenons light themselves are far more likely than not categorically better than many of the other lights that scored better, it's just the BMW isn't using them properly.
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