Shedding Light on Road Safety

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by John M. Arnaud

A recent AAA report described deficiencies in standard halogen headlights on roads lacking overhead lighting. Rural roads, which convey 40% of this country’s overall vehicle traffic as measured in miles traveled, are the most likely to exist under such low-visibility conditions.

AAA found that halogen headlights were insufficient to illuminate dark roads at speeds as low as 40 mph. Though high-beam settings offered better results than low, halogen “brights” provided sufficient reaction time only for an additional 8 mph in real-world conditions. Because halogen bulbs are present in more than 80% of today’s vehicles, the study highlights serious opportunities to improve safety—specifically the ability to see and react to road hazards—using aftermarket HID and LED lighting.

HID and LED lights did a better job enabling faster reactions to road obstacles. In particular, their high-beam settings provided sight distances up to 500 feet—equivalent to 55 mph. No bulb can replicate the visibility of full daylight, and the US still has some work to do to catch up with the lighting output available in Europe, due to restrictions imposed by domestic regulations.

One final note: Clean or replace your headlight housing at least every five years! Deteriorated or cloudy lenses can reduce intensity and increase scattering.

Performance Corner partners with several manufacturers that offer advanced HID/LED products, including Anzo, PIAA, Pilot Automotive, Putco, Race Sport, Vision X, and Westin Automotive. So head in to your Performance Corner retailer to find the bulbs perfect for your application. Or find a store using our dealer locator.

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K&N (33-5030): for 2015 Canyon/Colorado

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K&N replacement air filters are made with K&N’s specially woven cotton gauze air filter media. Because cotton, by nature, is more breathable than the paper found in typical automotive air filters, a K&N replacement air filter can provide an increase in airflow. More air and less restriction can result in more horsepower and torque. The 33-5030 washable replacement air filter for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado or 2015 GMC Canyon 2.5L and 3.6L models is designed to fit into the stock air filter box without any need for modifications. K&N air filters feature an application-specific molded urethane frame for a precise fit and excellent sealing. A reusable K&N high-flow replacement air filter is designed to improve performance without any need for modifications or tuning.

K&N 33-5030
K&N 33-5030

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Westin (57-3830, 57-3835): HDX Grille Guard for the 2015 Ford F-150

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Westin’s HDX Grille Guard for the 2015 Ford F-150 makes a bold and stylish statement with its 2″ diameter tube frame and full punch plate grille. The one-piece welded construction features 1/8″ thick and 2″ wide HD rubber upright strips. Optional light clamps, 57-0000 in SS and 57-0005 in BLK, allow lights to be mounted to the cross tube and punch plate. HDX Grille Guards are available in stainless steel (57-3830) and black powder coat (57-3835).

Westin 57-3830
Westin 57-3830

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CURT (18210): Waterproof Cargo Carrier Bag

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CURT cargo bags are the ideal way to keep your belongings well protected from water, dirt, road grime, and even wind damage, all while being easy to manage and perfectly fitted for a CURT cargo carrier or roof basket. Unlike other cargo bags that use a thin vinyl material, our cargo bags are made from a thick, UV-resistant vinyl and have welded seams to be truly waterproof. One-inch wide polypropylene straps keep the bag firmly attached to the carrier and ensure your belongings will not jostle around. This CURT cargo bag comes with a heavy-duty zipper that wraps 3/4 of the way around the bag, and hook-and-loop flaps to keep the zipper completely covered and the inside of the bag totally dry. For a little extra security, the zippers are able to be joined together and feature large holes to accept a padlock. This particular CURT cargo bag offers 12.25 cu.-ft. of storage area and is a perfect fit for most CURT cargo carriers. All of our cargo bags are easy to fold up for compact storage and come with a 1-year warranty.

Curt 18210
Curt 18210

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Putco: GM Officially Licensed Bowtie Grilles

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2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD Bowtie Grille Features:

  • 14-gauge polished 304 stainless steel
  • GM licensed
  • No drilling
  • No cutting
  • Replaces existing OEM grille

    PUTCO 84198GM
    PUTCO 84198GM

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Hedman (68670): Full Length Standard Duty Uncoated Headers for 1967-81 Chevy Camaro

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Hedman’s standard-duty, uncoated* headers for the 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro are manufactured using 18-gauge, mandrel-bent primary tubes and 1/4″ flanges. They feature 1-5/8″ primary tubes with a 3″ ball and socket-style collector. This set of headers has been designed specifically for use on vehicles with a “close ratio” steering box.

All Hedman street headers are MADE IN THE USA and are backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects!

*The factory black paint applied to uncoated headers is not high-temp, and is for pre-installation protection only.

Hedman 68670
Hedman 68670

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Husky Liners (53491): X-act Contour 2nd Seat Floor Liner for 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab

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The Husky Liners® X-act Contour® liner for the 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew cab perfectly matches the contours of your truck, bringing together indestructible strength and a soft, comfortable cushion. Add to that a premium look and our exclusive features and you’ve got liner gold. Punch it, slap it, flick it, kick it. Can you feel it?

Husky Liners 53491
Husky Liners 53491

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MSD (2950): Atomic LS2/LS3 EFI Kit

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MSD is breaking new ground in electronic fuel injection with the next generation of Atomic EFI—the all-new Atomic LS system. Where the Atomic TBI consolidated electronics and sensors into the throttle body itself, the LS platform incorporates the electronics into the fuel rails of the system! There’s no bulky ECU to mount and, therefore, no wires to route to and from; it’s all on the engine, hidden in plain sight.

There’s no need for a PC, complicated software, or prior tuning experience. Simply bolt it on, plug it in, answer a few car-guy questions using the supplied handheld controller, and start the engine. The Atomic LS will begin learning and tuning your LS engine as soon as you fire it up. Advanced adjustments can be made to air/fuel targets, pump squirt, ignition timing. and much more. The self-tuning Atomic LS system will give you the performance and driveability you expect from your LS engine.

MSD has a variety of advanced programming features that are simple to navigate using the handheld programmer. These unique features allow you to get the most performance and benefits from your new Atomic EFI system.

MSD Atomic 2950
MSD Atomic 2950

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Rancho: New RS5000™ X Series Performance Struts

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The core of this new and innovative strut from Rancho® is the unique and patented rebound valving system and an advanced compression phase of the strut. This proprietary process, developed by the ride engineers at Rancho, will elevate the overall handling and performance of your vehicle on and off-road.

Rancho_RS55806
Rancho_RS55806

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Hypertech (32501): Max Energy Power Programmer for 2015 Corvette 6.2 LT1

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Max Energy Tuning for the 2015 Corvette 6.2 LT1 extracts every bit of energy possible out of every molecule of fuel, giving you more miles at part-throttle and more power at wide-open throttle. In order to increase engine efficiency, horsepower, and torque, our engineers first optimize the spark and fuel curves point by point over the entire RPM band. With the additional power and optimized transmission functions, drivers use less fuel to accelerate and maintain cruising speeds without the torque converter unlocking and transmission downshifting. The results are maximum power and fuel mileage.

Hypertech Max Energy 32501
Hypertech Max Energy 32501

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