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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Remy Zero, Aug 9, 2010.

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  1. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 Remy Zero, Aug 9, 2010
    Hi All...

    If any of you guys caught the latest episode of Top Gear, the 458 was featured on the show. Clarkson was really in love with the car, he even said it's better than the F40!

    Having said that, i noticed the rear lights have been flickering most of the show. Is it an effect or are they such controls on the 458 for safety features or something?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFatyz8w6s4

    Here's the episode in case you missed it...
     
  2. ShortHillsAudi

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    #2 ShortHillsAudi, Aug 9, 2010
    it has something to do with the frequency of the camera compared to the lights?
    idk but it is not uncommon, I have seen alot of cars where the lights look like they are flickering because of the camera.
     
  3. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Remy Zero, Aug 9, 2010
    Oh yea...probably! First thing i'm seeing it though.
     
  4. Bounce

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    #4 Bounce, Aug 10, 2010
    LEDs and cameras don't work well together. They flicker.
     
  5. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 Remy Zero, Aug 10, 2010
    Weird. The Audi R8 didn't have an issue. So did the SLR Mclaren...
     
  6. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

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    #6 TexasMike, Aug 10, 2010
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    There is that video where they race a Veyron with a McLaren F1. The LED lights on the Veyron flickered also. It's just the camera.

    At 3:28 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXqSedWSu2k
     
  7. XP1LM

    XP1LM Formula Junior

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    #7 XP1LM, Aug 10, 2010
  8. doctorj!

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    #8 doctorj!, Aug 11, 2010
    Great espisode! Never saw that one before. Poor F430.
     

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