Triple Beams vs. Standard Headlights
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Triple Beams vs. Standard Headlights
We've all heard that the triple beam headlight option is $1,500. We've alll heard they're mondo expensive to replace if they get fender-bendered. And we've all heard that they're better, so much so that the government rates the whole car a safety class higher if equipped with them.
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
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We've all heard that the triple beam headlight option is $1,500. We've alll heard they're mondo expensive to replace if they get fender-bendered. And we've all heard that they're better, so much so that the government rates the whole car a safety class higher if equipped with them.
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
LexWannabe,
What do you mean when you say that they have an abrupt cutoff that makes them not that special in those movements when you’re not on level ground? Please explain what you mean by this.
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Old-fashioned sealed-beam headlights had a softer, more diffuse cutoff that sprayed some light outside their pattern to minimize the issue. These modern ones don't, and it's just part of the price of having such bright light straight ahead and to the right without searing the retinas of oncoming motorists. If you're driving in a hilly area and there's not much traffic, the automatic high beams will help by kicking on when you're going uphill whenever nobody's coming at you.
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They are near perfect. I love them.
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We've all heard that the triple beam headlight option is $1,500. We've alll heard they're mondo expensive to replace if they get fender-bendered. And we've all heard that they're better, so much so that the government rates the whole car a safety class higher if equipped with them.
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
My experience with the triple beams and automatic high beams so far is this:
•They're very bright, of course.
•They have quite an abrupt cutoff that makes then not that special in those moments when you're not on level ground.
•The automatic high beams work well enough that I don't feel like a jerk using them.
•The high beams are some of the brightest I've ever seen. I think they might melt the reflective material off of road signs.
I don't know as much about the headlights I didn't get, the standard ones. I've seen them rated as adequate/OK. My understanding is that they're the same units used on several mainstream cars, including some Fords (Edge?) and some Mazdas. What do you who own them think of them? Are they good enough that you'd choose them again and keep the cash?
Let’s face it, I love the aggressive look they bring. Cool as hell!
Last edited by UltraLux22; 04-13-22 at 05:59 AM.
#9
It's worth it just for the light show in the garage when you start the car and the triple beams go into self-leveling startup.
Seriously though, they do move left/right when driving on a curve, but don't adjust up and down when going over a hill.
I've found them to be very effective especially here in FL with many unlit highways and secondary roads.
They look way cool during daylight hours too. I also like that the front turn signal is separate from the white daytime running lights.
Seriously though, they do move left/right when driving on a curve, but don't adjust up and down when going over a hill.
I've found them to be very effective especially here in FL with many unlit highways and secondary roads.
They look way cool during daylight hours too. I also like that the front turn signal is separate from the white daytime running lights.
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They are well worth the cost. In my opinion, this should be standard equipment on all UL models.
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I'm glad to hear from the Triple Beam owners. But what about you who DON'T have them? Do you find your headlights satisfactory?
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I wonder if the updated look is only cosmetic or is there any improvement
2019 triple beam
2022 triple beam
2019 triple beam
2022 triple beam
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