 A
step-by-step comparison of D.O.T. Legal TYC lights against the competition
Design: TYC employs engineers and CAD artists, using
the latest computer aided software to come up with numerous design
concepts from which one winner will be chosen that's the most
innovative. The idea is not just to follow the design that's
currently on the market, but to set a new trend for others to
follow. TYC is used to being an industry leader, and the aftermarket
custom lamp is no exception.
The alternative: Our
competitors take one design from the market and apply it to every
vehicle lamp that they make. They are quicker in terms of speed
but the designs are all one style or what they call "cookie
cutter". This same style when used by consumers will make them
lose the uniqueness if everybody has the same look.
Tooling: TYC uses the best tooling/mould for the
plastic injection of lamp components. These toolings are made from
high grade metal that are extremely hard, causing a longer
development time but also the most consistent shape, form and
quality in future production runs.
The alternative: Our
competitors use lower grade toolings/moulds that are cheaper but
faster to develop. These softer metals lose their shape after
limited production runs, resulting in distorted shapes and form
that fit badly on vehicles. Equipment: TYC uses
the latest and most high-tech equipment in the production process.
These machines requires huge investments but the end-result is
faster, more efficient and more consistent lamp productions.
The alternative: Some
competitors use older equipment in their production process. The
difference is plain to see when you compare a Pentium IV computer
to a 486 Chip computer. Testing: Before a TYC
product is shipped out, it has undergone tons of testing to ensure
that a quality product reaches the hands of the consumer. Testing
during development and design stages ensures that fitment is
absolutely perfect. Photometric testing ensures that the lamp
complies to SAE/DOT regulations. Simulated rain, shock, humidity,
and bulb life tests are conducted to ensure durability and
reliability during extreme whether conditions. Transit testing
ensures that the lamps have adequate protection from shipping
damage, reaching the end-user in pristine condition. All of these
tests are done in-house at TYC, with the most up-to-date facilities.
The alternative: Our
competitors, to save costs in order to earn higher profit margins,
do not conduct all of the above tests. The most important of which
is the photometric testing. These requirements exist to ensure
public and driver safety, but some do not even have a photometric
testing lab in-house, severely limiting their ability to conduct
tests.
So what's the verdict? TYC, when compared
with the alternative, is like a Tag Huer vs. a Swatch. Which would
you prefer?
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