I haven't seen much on the LED headlights. I'd love to see pictures and especially video of them.
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Mark Z
Active Member
Unlike Model S, they do project a pattern on the road close to the vehicle. It is not the smooth, solid light across the road surface that has been a hallmark of Model S excellence.
I'm more interested in the tech and design than the actual lighting, but of course that's important too.
Gary and Rachel
Member
Did they do this sporting effect to help the autopilot camera to see the lines in the road better at night and bad weather?
CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
Touring: "Are you serious? The lights are the weakest part of the Model S."
I am more happy with my MS headlights than I thought I would be. Please elaborate on their weakness. I'm curious and want to hear your thoughts.
I am more happy with my MS headlights than I thought I would be. Please elaborate on their weakness. I'm curious and want to hear your thoughts.
I find the S Xenon headlights to be quite good. No complaints
I have looked at the X LED headlights up close but have not seen them in operation at night. I hear they are outstanding and I love the idea that they turn when the car is turning.
I have looked at the X LED headlights up close but have not seen them in operation at night. I hear they are outstanding and I love the idea that they turn when the car is turning.
DDotJ
Member
I think the Xenon headlights on Model S do a fine job, but the cornering lights leave something to be desired. I was hoping that the LED headlights on Model X would have improved the overall lighting situation, especially with the turning lights. Hopefully that is indeed the case.
European spec Model S have less powerful Xenon lights compared to US spec.
IIRC 25W in lieu of 35W per bulb.
Not sure if is it a simple DIY job to swap them for the more powerful ones, or even LED replacement D2S bulbs.
IIRC 25W in lieu of 35W per bulb.
Not sure if is it a simple DIY job to swap them for the more powerful ones, or even LED replacement D2S bulbs.
goneskiian
Active Member
Not exactly. The way I understand that they work is that there is a separate LED pointed "around" the corner that lights up when sensors in the steering wheel sense you are turning.
Oh yeah, and it's only a Premium Upgrade Package thing...
- Three-position dynamic LED turning lights for nighttime visibility.
vitaliy
Member
int32_t
Tesla Spotter
Any lights are better than the lights on a Honda ... I've seen the pattern for the Model S and it looks good to me.
This video isn't a close-up exactly, but clearly shows the three-position turning lights (brilliant, no moving parts!) and all the other individually-controlled exterior lights.
Merry Model X-mas - YouTube
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The low beam projectors for the Acura TSX and Honda S2000 are some of the best in the industry for single xenon use. The Acura TL bi-xenon projectors are just as good.
int32_t
Tesla Spotter
Okay, let me clarify ... the car I mean is an Accord which predates projector headlamps, so it's just halogen. Sometimes you can't tell the headlights are on and try to turn them on again! :biggrin:
Fair warning: the following is a pet peeve of mine. :wink:
I'm all for LED headlights as long as they're aimed properly, just like any headlight should be. I have yet to see well-aimed LED headlights (and many projector beams are aimed far too high as well), so I hope the Model X is different. Escalades, Acuras, etc with LEDs have so-so to very poor aim depending on the vehicle. The best-aimed projector beams (non-LED) I have seen are on Mercedes vehicles. I can't comment on the Model S because I haven't seen one parked on a level surface in the dark while facing an object/wall.
Regarding LED headlights, I saw this in Popular Mechanics (May 2015):
The problem is not the number of discrete elements, nor is it the brightness. The problem is the aim! If you can can see into the rear windshield of the car in front of you, there is something wrong.
Additional request: in addition to a detailed close-up photo of the X's headlights, could we have a photo of the beam pattern (low and high) on a garage wall or something? I'm curious to see how these lights stack up against the competition. Where's Bonnie when we need her?
:smile:
Gary and Rachel
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