Global Warming?

[madmax12]

Much of what you said makes sense to me. There is one drawback to LEDs on motor vehicles in New England winters... The LEDs make no heat...so cars/semis become invisible in snow storms.

 

[IslandTractor]

Much of what you said makes sense to me. There is one drawback to LEDs on motor vehicles in New England winters... The LEDs make no heat...so cars/semis become invisible in snow storms.

Yes that is an issue. Headlight and taillight wipers or heaters would fix it though.

 

[tcreeley]

by madmax12"Much of what you said makes sense to me. There is one drawback to LEDs on motor vehicles in New England winters... The LEDs make no heat...so cars/semis become invisible in snow storms."
Have you noticed this? To tell the truth, I haven't. I have scraped my lights clear before- the snow melts and refreezes (not led). I wonder if rain guard would help the LED lights stay clear of snow. I'll have to keep an eye out for it- most new vehicles are using LEDs.
But there is nothing like a whiteout on 95 when you can't tell where you are on the road- except that a semi is somewhere in front of you!

 

[locknut]

by madmax12"Much of what you said makes sense to me. There is one drawback to LEDs on motor vehicles in New England winters... The LEDs make no heat...so cars/semis become invisible in snow storms."
Have you noticed this? To tell the truth, I haven't. I have scraped my lights clear before- the snow melts and refreezes (not led). I wonder if rain guard would help the LED lights stay clear of snow. I'll have to keep an eye out for it- most new vehicles are using LEDs.
But there is nothing like a whiteout on 95 when you can't tell where you are on the road- except that a semi is somewhere in front of you!

When and if this stuff ever comes available you could coat your whole vehicle with it and no ice or snow will stick.Click on the video link.A revolutionary product.

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[madmax12]

by madmax12"Much of what you said makes sense to me. There is one drawback to LEDs on motor vehicles in New England winters... The LEDs make no heat...so cars/semis become invisible in snow storms."
Have you noticed this? To tell the truth, I haven't. I have scraped my lights clear before- the snow melts and refreezes (not led). I wonder if rain guard would help the LED lights stay clear of snow. I'll have to keep an eye out for it- most new vehicles are using LEDs.
But there is nothing like a whiteout on 95 when you can't tell where you are on the road- except that a semi is somewhere in front of you!

It doesn't happen every storm, but yes, it does happen. The old lights would get covered, but take longer or still have the glow or a small hole. The led just gets covered and totally hidden like the roof or trunk... Then, not only are you invisible as someone closes in on you, but you have no signals for turning or braking.

That doesn't make LEDs bad... Just an obstacle to overcome.

 

[madmax12]

When and if this stuff ever comes available you could coat your whole vehicle with it and no ice or snow will stick.Click on the video link.A revolutionary product.

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Cool product. Before ice prevention, however, my top priority right now is finding the absolute best rust preventer. With the calcium chloride and salt mix they are putting on the road now, vehicles are rotting out in no time at all.

 

[Redneck in training]

Cool product. Before ice prevention, however, my top priority right now is finding the absolute best rust preventer. With the calcium chloride and salt mix they are putting on the road now, vehicles are rotting out in no time at all.

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That is what they use on Panama canal to paint the mules and other canal equipment.

 

[IslandTractor]

Cool product. Before ice prevention, however, my top priority right now is finding the absolute best rust preventer. With the calcium chloride and salt mix they are putting on the road now, vehicles are rotting out in no time at all.

I live in New England where salt is used every winter. Before about 1990 or so cars would rust out before reaching ten or fifteen winters. Though hardly scientific, my impression is that we see far fewer cars reaching the end of their useful life due simply to rust. The manufacturers have done a better job in both design and materials to inhibit rusting in cars these days. It is one of the areas that new cars are superior to those from the good ole days.

 

[madmax12]

I live in New England where salt is used every winter. Before about 1990 or so cars would rust out before reaching ten or fifteen winters. Though hardly scientific, my impression is that we see far fewer cars reaching the end of their useful life due simply to rust. The manufacturers have done a better job in both design and materials to inhibit rusting in cars these days. It is one of the areas that new cars are superior to those from the good ole days.

In Maine, they switched it up about six years ago. They use calcium chloride and salt. While I believe you are correct in the redesign of autos, such as coated brakelines and stainless fuel lines... The rest of the underbody begins to disintegrate six years in... And then drastically increases the speed of decay thereafter. The cars that don't, are those that have the luxury of not going in the bad weather.

I'm not disagreeing with you...

Maine is fast becoming the land of new cars for that reason. You can't pass inspection without massive restoration.... Six years ago, before calcium chloride salt mix, it was battle more easily fought.

The logic behind the mix, is somewhat understandable... In that it probably reduces accidents.

But replacing cars, for many...replaces retirement, if you know what I mean.

 

[madmax12]

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That is what they use on Panama canal to paint the mules and other canal equipment.

Thank you for the link... Me and the guys at work are looking into the best options