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I was wrong about some regulation. Status update.
In this video I want to correct my mistake about the requirement for automatic leveling for LED-based headlamps. I could have been right, provided that I recorded the video prior to 2019.
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Headlight Workshop: Why don't they use smooth lenses for low beam? (it's not a rule)
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In this short film I discuss why sometimes you can encounter an "orange peel" lens inside your headlamps.
Headlight Workshop: D8S HID system retrofit.
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In this video I briefly show how I proceed with the headlight project by utilizing Hela 3R projectors with D8S bulbs and ballasts from Audi A1.
Romania: Transalpina and Transfăgărășan in an Alfa 159 3.2 JTS Q4.
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I took my car for a spin to Romania to see the two most famous mountain roads in this marvellous country. I started my journey in Timișoara, from where I drove to Sebeș, where the DN 67C begins. After having driven through the breathtaking Transalpina I drove to Râmnicu Vâlcea - a lovely town by the Olt river. I had a good night's sleep there and then it was time to conquer the DN 7C - Transfăg...
How to make a HUD for your own car
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In this video I'm showing you what I did to make my own head-up display for a Fiat Stilo or an Alfa Romeo 159 (or any Lancia/Fiat/Alfa that uses a Marelli body computer and LS CAN for interior communications). You can use this recipe to create your own set of indicators, gauges etc. for your own vehicle. Enjoy. Links: www.canhack.de/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBD-II_PIDs en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAN_b...
Headlight Workshop: Regulations, legislation, H18 & D8S talk.
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In this video I'm talking about the headlamp regulations (mostly ECE) to which I'm trying to adhere to while doing my headlamp project. This time it's mostly taked through, with low amount of mechanical action. Check out Daniel Stern's website: danielsternlighting.com/
Alfa Romeo 159 Red Turn Signals
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Philips PR21W bulbs for turn signals 2 Schottky diodes from turn signal bulbs to brake light bulbs. Just for fun.
Headlight Workshop: Bosch AL H7 to Hella 3R H18 projector swap. Part 2.
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In this video I continue with the swap. First, I give the headlamps a quick rinse of the internals, assemble them and then do some comparisons with a stock projector lens and with what I have on my car. I also show you how to swap pins in unsealed MQS connectors in case you're changing your original bi-xenon lens to a Hella one. I give some general talk about the technology around these headlam...
Headlight Workshop: Bosch AL H7 to Hella 3R H18 projector swap. Part 1.
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In this video I introduce you to my headlight project. I bought a set of headlights from a car from the UK and I'll be experimenting with installing some different headlight projectors with new light sources. This time I try to retrofit a Hella 3R headlight projector to this AL headlight for Alfa Romeo 159/Brera. At the same time I convert these headlights from RHD to LHD. I added a capability ...
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 350HP tuned exhaust sound
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 350HP tuned exhaust sound

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @nicolasaravena8690
    @nicolasaravena8690 3 місяці тому

    Hi, How do you know the distance to mount the adaptor for the Hella Proyectors? can you share the lenght?

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 3 місяці тому

      I used 8 mm standoffs 👍🏻

  • @JarekJedzie
    @JarekJedzie 9 місяців тому

    How long are the spacer screws required between the adapter and the new hella kit?

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 9 місяців тому

      threaded 8 mm standoffs, I bought them from TME.eu

    • @JarekJedzie
      @JarekJedzie 9 місяців тому

      @@GMcarsMAN Thanks, I'm currently waiting for the LED lenses to arrive and will be doing the same

  • @radek2209
    @radek2209 11 місяців тому

    Thanks man for all your films! You are doing great job. Cheers!

  • @rebarsp
    @rebarsp Рік тому

    Do you still have the link for the lenses

  • @terryterry1655
    @terryterry1655 Рік тому

    Understand there are 16 pins for obd2. Cant we draw output of speed and have it display on hUD?

  • @raimondas311
    @raimondas311 Рік тому

    perfect

  • @MapleAudio
    @MapleAudio Рік тому

    Wanting to create something similar in my Golf. Looking forward to your results.

  • @KACPER050599
    @KACPER050599 Рік тому

    Soczewki ze sklepu autogamma? Myślałem o nich żeby naprawić słabej jakości zamienniki reflektorowych lamp, używając halogenu (nie chcę ksenonów zbytnio bo ksenony zbyt bardzo rzucają się w oczy)

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN Рік тому

      Te akurat z Aliexpress, wszystkie których jak dotąd używałem w filmach

    • @KACPER050599
      @KACPER050599 Рік тому

      @@GMcarsMAN a testował je pan z halogenem na drodze?

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN Рік тому

      @@KACPER050599 te konkretnie nie, ale udało mi się kupić projektor taki jak AL pod biksenon, lecz z gniazdem H7 - z żarówką H18 działało to znakomicie. Dawno temu testowałem też projektory mini H1 z łatwym montażem w miejsce żarówki H7 - przy stosowaniu w nich żarówek H1 działały zadowalająco, ale trzeba zwrócić uwagę na wysokiej jakości konektory do żarówek (prawidłowo zaciśnięte), przy słabym styku potrafią topić się kostki.

    • @KACPER050599
      @KACPER050599 Рік тому

      Gdzieś jeszcze czytałem że niektóre soczewki mają ogniskową typowo pod ksenona, stąd też słaby wynik H18

  • @borcemitev2903
    @borcemitev2903 2 роки тому

    Thanks man that is so helpful so basically i will order bi led projectors and a adapter from aliexpress for my alfa romeo 159

  • @blagojcefiliposki1170
    @blagojcefiliposki1170 2 роки тому

    Hello. I want made this for my car, i whant to know, do you have any problem with this retrofit kit, and do you have any light error on your dashboard. You made better than factory. Thanks for information.

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 2 роки тому

      I have absolutely no problems with this retrofitted system. No error on the dashboard in my Alfa 159. I can surely recommend this.

    • @blagojcefiliposki1170
      @blagojcefiliposki1170 2 роки тому

      @@GMcarsMAN And i have one more question. How do you fit the projectors inside the headlight, because Alfa has Bosch AL projectors, not Hella 3R. Where must i cut it, can you show this or do you have any video of it ? Thanks for help.

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 2 роки тому

      @@blagojcefiliposki1170 see my other videos where I swap the original projector for a Hella 3R H18 one. Same way of mounting. I hope you’ll find it helpful.

    • @blagojcefiliposki1170
      @blagojcefiliposki1170 2 роки тому

      @@GMcarsMAN Thank you for helping me. And where can i find this ballast and projectors ?

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 2 роки тому

      @@blagojcefiliposki1170 I bought the projectors new from AliExpress, the ballasts I bought used, from VW Golf VII or Audi A1

  • @balbinamolerus5647
    @balbinamolerus5647 3 роки тому

    Halo skontaktuj sie ze mnom bo nie działa insta fb plis

  • @staromontis
    @staromontis 3 роки тому

    👏👏👏

  • @explenator9423
    @explenator9423 3 роки тому

    Nice lampas

  • @explenator9423
    @explenator9423 3 роки тому

    Very beautiful lamps

  • @92stuntrider
    @92stuntrider 3 роки тому

    Good work, can't wait the final version. Best regards.

  • @AS-tv4cv
    @AS-tv4cv 3 роки тому

    Where are you from, why do you care so much about the law?

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 3 роки тому

      Hi there. I treat these regulations as design requirements (which they are), really. Nobody likes to be dazzled at night, don’t they? No matter the light source, it’s something really unpleasant. The law gives a proven boundary here - up to 2000 lumens for a light source without auto headlamp leveling. Of course, you can install more luminous source and give a promise to everyone out there that you’ll always adjust the beam according to your load conditions. However, with auto leveling, not only does it provide a static alignment at startup, but also accounts for dynamic changes of the vehicle pitch while moving. Manual headlamp leveling gives you 4 discrete levels of pitch, whereas the automatic has way more positions in between to maximize your headlight range without blinding others. I think it goes down simply to empathy: I don’t want to produce glare to others and I expect the same thing towards me. Since I don’t want to retrofit the auto leveling system in my car and still keep this mod/upgrade/restoration roadworthy-like, some rules need to be observed. It’s not just my safety, it’s other’s too. Just because there are bi-LED modules with a zillion lumens, it doesn’t mean you can just throw them in without certain provisions. Cheers from Poland :)

    • @AS-tv4cv
      @AS-tv4cv 3 роки тому

      @@GMcarsMAN Treat others the same way you would like them to treat you, but unfortunately we live in a world where everyone is thinking only about themselves. Few things to add: -Hella 3R H7/D2S projectors that you retrofitted have DOT instead of ECE cut off line, I don't know if you realised this (check it out and could you please inform me whether or not DOT cutoff causes any issues to traffic on your side) -You can *actually* use LED without any problem * 64210DWNB Osram night breaker Led are the first one to get *homologation* and become *street* *legal* in Germany with 1500 lumens per bulb. * 65210CW Osram LEDriving HL Gen1 without homologation but 1390 lumens per bulb * 67210CW Osram LEDriving HL Gen2 without homologation but 1250 lumens per bulb * 11972UE2X2 Philips Ultinon Essential LED without homologation but 1700 lumens per bulb * 11972U90CWX2 Philips Ultinon Pro9000 without homologation but 1500 lumens per bulb Only 64210DWNB Osram NBL can be used *legally* in reflector headlight without any glare, but since you have projectors there should not be any problem with any of these. Cheers from Serbia :)

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 3 роки тому

      @@AS-tv4cv as far as the cutoff line goes: actually this type is allowed by ECE regulations too (ECE R112: eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:42010X0831(06)&from=EN). Please have a look at this document, especially annex 3. I recently learned that, before I’d thought it’s reserved for DOT just as you say. As for LEDs, the regulation clearly says that regardless of the lumens, LED headlights have to have auto leveling (but with less than 2000 lm headlamp washers are not mandatory). LED bulb retrofits still don’t convince me with the light output, and they are easily detected in case of any inspection :) not to mention that I’m more into warmer side of the light. This Osram LED retrofit is only allowed in Germany for now I think, and it’s only legal for a bunch of new cars, isn’t it? I’m not sure, there’s some document that you have to print and it says it’s for Germany only. But the way that I’d take if I installed LEDs is to put a whole bi-LED lens module instead of some bulbs. Just my opinion. Anyway, thanks for your comment, I’m really happy having you here on my channel. Живели!

  • @marekn2379
    @marekn2379 3 роки тому

    Great material! To improve your final design just be aware of high temperatures on the dashboard that may occur during summer time. And the thing about components, try to use certified parts like AEC-Q which should be more realible in havy duty enviroment. Keep safe!

  • @theodoros43
    @theodoros43 3 роки тому

    First!

  • @magil159
    @magil159 3 роки тому

    Professional (as always) and useful as well. Forgot to mention where headlamp comes from ;)

    • @GMcarsMAN
      @GMcarsMAN 3 роки тому

      Thanks! It’s in previous episodes :)

  • @marekn2379
    @marekn2379 3 роки тому

    This guy is gonna have 100k visitors soon!

  • @theodoros43
    @theodoros43 3 роки тому

    First!

  • @staromontis
    @staromontis 3 роки тому

    Helpful content!

  • @staromontis
    @staromontis 3 роки тому

    Daje suba

  • @caseylee8328
    @caseylee8328 5 років тому

    Lmao