Why city lights????
03-23-2007, 11:35 AM
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Why city lights????
I realize it is a JDM thing but what did Honda have in mind when they put city lights in? why not just have the headlights on? are the city lights just low powered headlights anyway? What is the point? I'm not hating, i want a set too! Just curious.
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03-23-2007, 11:57 AM
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Re: Why city lights???? (4EN[sic])
The reason is because in Japan there is no real need for headlights. The citys have very well lit streets. They do need some sort of light that tells other drivers that you are there. Ex. Japananese citys are like driving thru US tunnels where there really is no need to have bright *** headlights.
03-23-2007, 11:59 AM
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Re: Why city lights???? (4EN[sic])
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4EN[sic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]I realize it is a JDM thing but what did Honda have in mind when they put city lights in? why not just have the headlights on? are the city lights just low powered headlights anyway? What is the point? I'm not hating, i want a set too! Just curious.</TD></TR></TABLE>
actually, city lights to them are what parking lights to us here in the states.
so their corner lamps are only used for a turn signal, unlike us where the bulb is double filmed. one for the parking light (1st click on the light switch) and the second is used for turning.
honda's aren't the only cars in japan with them. here in the states they are mainly for looks, but many car makers are now adding them to later models here in the states. just to name a few, acura rsx, scion Xa, Xb, and the Tc, even hyundai has them on the accent.
actually, city lights to them are what parking lights to us here in the states.
so their corner lamps are only used for a turn signal, unlike us where the bulb is double filmed. one for the parking light (1st click on the light switch) and the second is used for turning.
honda's aren't the only cars in japan with them. here in the states they are mainly for looks, but many car makers are now adding them to later models here in the states. just to name a few, acura rsx, scion Xa, Xb, and the Tc, even hyundai has them on the accent.
03-23-2007, 12:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MurdersV8s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The reason is because in Japan there is no real need for headlights. The citys have very well lit streets. They do need some sort of light that tells other drivers that you are there. Ex. Japananese citys are like driving thru US tunnels where there really is no need to have bright *** headlights.</TD></TR></TABLE>
really? i don't think that's what the automakers where thinking when designing the cars. though japan does have bright cities, this is not the reason.
really? i don't think that's what the automakers where thinking when designing the cars. though japan does have bright cities, this is not the reason.
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03-23-2007, 12:06 PM
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Re: Why city lights???? (philosofy1)
Thanks, that was kinda my thought. sort of a safety thing like day time running lights or something. How a bout the side markers? are they supposed to blink with the turn signals or alternate?
03-23-2007, 12:09 PM
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Re: Why city lights???? (4EN[sic])
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4EN[sic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]Thanks, that was kinda my thought. sort of a safety thing like day time running lights or something. How a bout the side markers? are they supposed to blink with the turn signals or alternate?</TD></TR></TABLE>
not to sure exactly if they blink together or simultaneously, but they do get wired up together.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4EN[sic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]alot of jdm bunnies on here! who is th og bunny master anyway?
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what?
not to sure exactly if they blink together or simultaneously, but they do get wired up together.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4EN[sic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]alot of jdm bunnies on here! who is th og bunny master anyway?
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03-23-2007, 12:10 PM
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Re: Why city lights???? (4EN[sic])
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4EN[sic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]alot of jdm bunnies on here! who is th og bunny master anyway?
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in europe the city lights are like the running lights in the VS. Where you use the corner lights (on the first click) we have the city lights. Our (orange) corner lights only come one when we use the turn signal, the side markers blink at the same time as the turn signal in front and on the rear
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Re: Why city lights???? (MurdersV8s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MurdersV8s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The reason is because in Japan there is no real need for headlights. The citys have very well lit streets. They do need some sort of light that tells other drivers that you are there. Ex. Japananese citys are like driving thru US tunnels where there really is no need to have bright *** headlights.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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03-24-2007, 08:15 AM
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Re: Why city lights???? (2coupes)
i just know that in las vegas nevada At 5 am its too dark to see your cluster but @ the same time bright enough to see the road i just flick on the city lights and im set it looks hott too
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