LS-460 Tail light design
12-20-06, 05:29 PM
#1
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LS-460 Tail light design
I really like the design of the tail lights but I am not very impressed with its functionality.
1) Turn signal uses regular el-cheapo amber light bulbs instead of amber LEDs (cheaper BMWs have LED turn signals)
2) There is an UNUSED section that always stays dark. Why didn't they fit that area with LEDs for brake function?
See attached pic.
1) Turn signal uses regular el-cheapo amber light bulbs instead of amber LEDs (cheaper BMWs have LED turn signals)
2) There is an UNUSED section that always stays dark. Why didn't they fit that area with LEDs for brake function?
See attached pic.
12-20-06, 05:35 PM
#2
Thx for the diagram!
I thought the darkened area is there for stylistic reasons, it looks cool when at night the brake lights are on and you see the "L" shaped glowing light. It continues a theme throughout the vehicle with "L" and "S" shapes.
I thought the darkened area is there for stylistic reasons, it looks cool when at night the brake lights are on and you see the "L" shaped glowing light. It continues a theme throughout the vehicle with "L" and "S" shapes.
12-21-06, 09:39 AM
#6
LOL, I keep laughing at these threads complaining about little stuff. This new car must be realllly damn good, people complaining about tailights, the fact that they CAN HEAR A BUS PASS BY...never mentioned how loudly, mind you, just the fact that they CAN HEAR A BUS PASS BY...WTF????
Meanwhile, we have Benz owners drinking coffee in the workshop waiting room.
Hilarious stuff.
(I'm not flaming anybody, just pointing out how spoiled some of you guys are :-)
Meanwhile, we have Benz owners drinking coffee in the workshop waiting room.
Hilarious stuff.
(I'm not flaming anybody, just pointing out how spoiled some of you guys are :-)
there is no need to put down on them.
12-21-06, 11:55 AM
#7
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There were a few areas of the new LS460 where I saw standard light bulbs being used where LEDs are being found in cars for much less money.
I love LED lighting... so much so that I'm really hoping the LED headlights from the LS600h will filter down to the LS460 in another couple model years, maybe? Lincoln and Nissan both now have cars with LED front lighting that cost a lot less money.
When you approach the car do the puddle lamps from the side mirrors light up with LED lighting? I know the 06 GS300 loaner car I had did that but I never noticed an LEDs on the LS460 that I checked out in this area. Also IIRC the overhead lighting and vanity mirror lighting isn't LED, either, whereas it was, at least for the overhead lighting, in the GS... what gives or am I just remembering my experience with the LS460 incorrectly?
I love LED lighting... so much so that I'm really hoping the LED headlights from the LS600h will filter down to the LS460 in another couple model years, maybe? Lincoln and Nissan both now have cars with LED front lighting that cost a lot less money.
When you approach the car do the puddle lamps from the side mirrors light up with LED lighting? I know the 06 GS300 loaner car I had did that but I never noticed an LEDs on the LS460 that I checked out in this area. Also IIRC the overhead lighting and vanity mirror lighting isn't LED, either, whereas it was, at least for the overhead lighting, in the GS... what gives or am I just remembering my experience with the LS460 incorrectly?
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12-21-06, 07:31 PM
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There were a few areas of the new LS460 where I saw standard light bulbs being used where LEDs are being found in cars for much less money.
I love LED lighting... so much so that I'm really hoping the LED headlights from the LS600h will filter down to the LS460 in another couple model years, maybe? Lincoln and Nissan both now have cars with LED front lighting that cost a lot less money.
When you approach the car do the puddle lamps from the side mirrors light up with LED lighting? I know the 06 GS300 loaner car I had did that but I never noticed an LEDs on the LS460 that I checked out in this area. Also IIRC the overhead lighting and vanity mirror lighting isn't LED, either, whereas it was, at least for the overhead lighting, in the GS... what gives or am I just remembering my experience with the LS460 incorrectly?
I love LED lighting... so much so that I'm really hoping the LED headlights from the LS600h will filter down to the LS460 in another couple model years, maybe? Lincoln and Nissan both now have cars with LED front lighting that cost a lot less money.
When you approach the car do the puddle lamps from the side mirrors light up with LED lighting? I know the 06 GS300 loaner car I had did that but I never noticed an LEDs on the LS460 that I checked out in this area. Also IIRC the overhead lighting and vanity mirror lighting isn't LED, either, whereas it was, at least for the overhead lighting, in the GS... what gives or am I just remembering my experience with the LS460 incorrectly?
I think LS has combination of both, but I am not quite positive.
12-21-06, 10:13 PM
#9
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I believe inside the LS-460 is perfect, the lights are a mixture of LEDs and regular bulbs (spot = LEDs, rest = bulbs).
What doesn't make me happy is the use of $1.00 bulbs for blinkers on a $72,000.00 car
Call me fussy but I would love to see amber LEDs for turn signals at the back and front. It would give an even higher "elegance" to the car.
What doesn't make me happy is the use of $1.00 bulbs for blinkers on a $72,000.00 car
Call me fussy but I would love to see amber LEDs for turn signals at the back and front. It would give an even higher "elegance" to the car.
12-22-06, 08:16 AM
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Yes, there are complaints about the GS interior lighting as the interior remains very dark even when doors are opened and the lights go on. Too much reliance imho on the very directional led spot lights which don't illuminate much area. Great for an interior reading light like its use in the rear of the LS but lousy for lighting up general areas so you can see around when getting in and out of the car. LS interior lighting is fine though perhaps because of the mixture of led and bulb lighting. Spots have their purpose but are not so good for general lighting.
12-22-06, 08:26 AM
#13
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Hmm... well maybe they can continue to use LED lighting and just use a lense with more spread because it's not hard at all to make an LED broadcast a broad spread of light - I use a headlamp for mountain climbing that can cast a beam that covers an area about 30 feet deep and 15 feet wide using only 4 LEDs.
12-22-06, 09:07 AM
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Hmm... well maybe they can continue to use LED lighting and just use a lense with more spread because it's not hard at all to make an LED broadcast a broad spread of light - I use a headlamp for mountain climbing that can cast a beam that covers an area about 30 feet deep and 15 feet wide using only 4 LEDs.
