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Old 03-18-2011 | 03:32 PM
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Default Viewing angle of LED tail lights

I am considering replacing my tail light/brake light on my Superlow with either the BAL-3 or the Radiantz laydown light. Right now, I'm leaning towards the BAL-3 because it offers the additional features of a quick flashing of the brake light when the brake is applied.

I have yet to see either of these products in real life. I understand both of these products are highly visible and bright. But can someone please tell me how the brightness/visibility is affected when viewing the brake light from an angle (either from above or from the side). Most vehicles (trucks/SUVs) sit much higher than a passenger car does, and I want to make sure it's bright for everyone behind me, not just the passenger cars.

Thank you in advance.
 
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Old 03-18-2011 | 03:36 PM
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I had a BAL laydown on my roadking.....it was awsome...brother used to follow me alot and said it was visable from all angles..Wish they made one for the 48.....but I will be installing a light of a street bob in a few days....
 
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Old 03-18-2011 | 06:51 PM
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I use the Radientz bullet style LEDs and they are great and much brighter than the stock bulbs:

http://www.radiantz.com/cart/index1.html?c15.html&1

Here is the comparison of the radientz vs. the stock bulb I did in another forum:

Next is the stock bulb (again left side) vs. the Radientz LEDs (right side) with red lens covers:
Running lights:

Brake lights:


Hard to tell because of the brightness of the lights...but the radientz was also brighter as a brake light too
 
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Old 03-18-2011 | 11:49 PM
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I've got the radiantz. It's very bright and very visiable. There's some reduction from the sides, but not too much.

 
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Old 03-19-2011 | 01:03 AM
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I own the BAL3ST, and I absolutely love it. It's the best investment I've made in regards to safety EVER! Get it. The flashing patterns make it more visible, which is an awesome advantage. Everyone I've seen so far says it's the best light they've seen so far...
 
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