dcarver
Well-known member
Several have asked how I like my new Erica Clearwater lights.
I'll keep it short n' sweet.
I'll keep it short n' sweet.
- They don't have as much long range illumination as Solteks.
- The pattern up front is superior to Solteks. I'm running Erias on top, Darlas down below.
- Then again, Solteks are on or off, most of the time off due to oncoming traffic. Clearwaters are dimmable, making then useful all the time and I've yet to have a car flash lights at me or get flipped off.
- Clearwaters turn fully on with high beam activation. I really like this. The difference between fully on with dimmer and truly fully on with high beam activation is approx 15% more.
- Clearwater Erica's are much lighter than Solteks and should not cause inner front stay damage. (I broke 3 subframes using Solteks)
- For some reason, having the Darlas on has calmed the erratic voltage readings on my X85 radar detector / voltmeter. It used to fast fluctuate between 13.8 and 14.3. Now the reading is rock solid at 14.2, 14.3. Perhaps it's just enough load to keep the regulator regulating vs. turning off.
- LES's beat the crap out of HID's as they are instant on. HID's have warm-up time on initial power up.
- Overall, even if the Solteks didn't cause subframe damage, I still prefer the Clearwater lights. Too many advantages vs. just one small disadvantage (not as far of 'reach' with light) - but still way more than enough.
