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I remember, when shopping for a car, the salesman told me about an Alpina model he had with laser headlights so intense they weren't even...

I remember, when shopping for a car, the salesman told me about an Alpina model he had with laser headlights so intense they weren't even legal for new builds anymore. It's a selling point in some vehicles. Still, the idea that you should give headlight illumination control to the idiot behind the wheel is insane to me. Is it not a regulated height? Maybe that explains why it's a nightmare to drive at night anymore.

Posted by kulahan on Nov 18, 2025, 5:26 PM

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I remember, when shopping for a car, the salesman told me about an Alpina model he had with laser headlights so intense they weren't even...

kulahanNov 18, 2025, 5:26 PM

I remember, when shopping for a car, the salesman told me about an Alpina model he had with laser headlights so intense they weren't even legal for new builds anymore. It's a selling point in some vehicles. Still, the idea that you should give headlight illumination control to the idiot behind the wheel is insane to me. Is it not a regulated height? Maybe that explains why it's a nightmare to drive at night anymore.

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