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rjd111 11-27-2023 12:29 PM

Front Golf Car Driving Light
 
I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.:spoken:

Bill14564 11-27-2023 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd111 (Post 2277705)
I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.:spoken:

Have you driven with LED lights yet? I have those on one of my two carts and the difference is very noticeable. With the non-LED lights I can make out the path enough to stay on it while with the LEDs I can see nearly as well as in a car.

However, on both carts, if someone is approaching with one of those poorly-aimed center lights I cannot see anything and the only safe thing to do is to stop until they pass. I don't know if it helps them see better but blinding the oncoming traffic makes the situation more dangerous, not less.

tophcfa 11-27-2023 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd111 (Post 2277705)
I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.:spoken:

Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

Topspinmo 11-27-2023 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2277709)
Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

I put some on my cart to intentionally blind drivers blinding me and in case I want to go raccoon hunting:bigbow::ho:

DonH57 11-27-2023 01:02 PM

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I put some on my cart to intentionally blind drivers blinding me and in case I want to go raccoon hunting:bigbow::ho:

Those would be great for Raccoon hunting! :evil6:

villagetinker 11-27-2023 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd111 (Post 2277705)
I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.:spoken:

First, I would try out the new cart and see if these are necessary, I would also discuss with the cart dealer about getting a CLEAR front windshield. Now if you still need an additional light, I use DOT approved motorcycle driving lights that are aimed DOWNWARD to light the road for you and not blind the oncoming driver. The last time I bought these, there were under $25 for a set of 2 on Amazon, and I add a new fuse and switch for the new light, and I have found the ONE on these is all you will need. I may still have one in stock.

Altavia 11-27-2023 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2277761)
First, I would try out the new cart and see if these are necessary, I would also discuss with the cart dealer about getting a CLEAR front windshield. Now if you still need an additional light, I use DOT approved motorcycle driving lights that are aimed DOWNWARD to light the road for you and not blind the oncoming driver. The last time I bought these, there were under $25 for a set of 2 on Amazon, and I add a new fuse and switch for the new light, and I have found the ONE on these is all you will need. I may still have one in stock.

Great advise!

Altavia 11-27-2023 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2277709)
Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

Interesting setup, having the lights high is a good idea.

jpvillager 11-28-2023 10:40 AM

If buying new high/low beam may be an option which I recommend. Difficult to install aftermarket because you need a high/low beam switch like on a car. I did aftermarket and tried only high beam which lit up the whole neighborhood, then jury rigged high/low using the light selector switch so that parking lights = low and headlights = high. Not the best but it works.


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