What is hella's Free Form Technology?

[Rocketeer14]

I was looking at hellas today and seen they had some FF models but what exacty is the difference? Is it worth the higher price?

 

[DanMan2k06]

The beam pattern is determined by the reflector bowl, rather than the lense. I think theoretically it produces more lumens since the lens is completely clear instead of fluted which can diffuse some of the light. They also looks a little more "streamlined" and updated, as most vehicle headlights now have a clear lense. Is it worth the extra price? To be honest I'm not sure. I compared my FF lights to a friend's traditionals, and the looked about the same... Anyone else have experience?

 

[CherBear]

I have 700ffs on mine. Makes a real nice beam pattern, but I am not sure if it is any different than a normal one. Looks better IMHO.

 

[Cody90XJ]

I've had both and the FF's are better

 

[RamlebXJ]

i bought the FF's from walmart for $45, wasn't exacly pleased with the light output so I plugged in some 100w h3 bulbs and increased the thickness of the wiring. They light the night on my KJ now, work excellent when I'm taking my trips up to Jersey on 17 from NC, i can see a good mile infront of me on some straights.

 

[A.Hopp]

watch out w those 100w lamps. They get hot enough to shatter the lens if the lens gets suddenly wet. Did it twice!