Readjusting Headlights.
08-31-2006, 06:48 AM
#1
Readjusting Headlights.
Has anybody readjusted the headlights? The factory setting has the right one higher then the left one (yes i know why) but if you have changed it which one did you adjust to the right one or the left anotherwords which headlight did u move to match the other one with (which side, while viewing it from the driver's seat)? I just want that straight cutt-off line. thanks in advance.
08-31-2006, 03:57 PM
#2
you will blind the hell out of people if you do that... there's a reason why is lower..
but, if you wanted a straight cut, you will have to raise the driver side headlight up some.
but, if you wanted a straight cut, you will have to raise the driver side headlight up some.
08-31-2006, 10:39 PM
#4
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Your choices:
1 - Lower the right beam to match the left, and don't do any fast driving at night (or you'll be outdriving your headlights).
2 - Raise the left beam to match the right, and never drive at night (you will blind all oncoming traffic, and either cause an accident or get arrested or shot).
3 - Leave the beams as they are (and should be). Symmetry in trim or cosmetic features is one thing. Symmetry in headlight beams is insanity on wheels.
1 - Lower the right beam to match the left, and don't do any fast driving at night (or you'll be outdriving your headlights).
2 - Raise the left beam to match the right, and never drive at night (you will blind all oncoming traffic, and either cause an accident or get arrested or shot).
3 - Leave the beams as they are (and should be). Symmetry in trim or cosmetic features is one thing. Symmetry in headlight beams is insanity on wheels.
09-01-2006, 05:01 AM
#5
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Left and right cut-offs are dead equal on my '07. Low beams work quite well - good illumination with no blinding of oncoming traffic.
However, when in high beam and the cut-off is lifted, the center of the beam projects upward... the center hotspot of the beam is WELL above the road surface and actually rises with distance. Seems like the lamp needs to be lowered, then raise the cutoff to compensate on the low beam side.
Don't know if this is a change in design or setup for '07 or a unique issue with mine.
However, when in high beam and the cut-off is lifted, the center of the beam projects upward... the center hotspot of the beam is WELL above the road surface and actually rises with distance. Seems like the lamp needs to be lowered, then raise the cutoff to compensate on the low beam side.
Don't know if this is a change in design or setup for '07 or a unique issue with mine.
09-01-2006, 08:22 AM
#7
Originally Posted by bluemaxx
Me too '04.
Consider me stupid but I never knew or heard of the right light being higher than the left. What would be the reason, to see what's in the trees on the side of the road?
09-01-2006, 09:40 AM
#8
Originally Posted by BadBlackMaxSL
Me three.
Consider me stupid but I never knew or heard of the right light being higher than the left. What would be the reason, to see what's in the trees on the side of the road?
Consider me stupid but I never knew or heard of the right light being higher than the left. What would be the reason, to see what's in the trees on the side of the road?
09-01-2006, 11:23 AM
#10
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Originally Posted by bluemaxx
The cutoff isn't flat, each lamp takes a decided upturn on the right. You're right, it illuminates the hell out of road signs.
Both sides are IDENTICAL in brightness, pattern and height... just offset the width of the car.
09-01-2006, 02:02 PM
#12
Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
here is our cut off (HID):
tek,
how do u read that .. i mean i bought a set of HID headlights on ebay and they're off i just watn to konw how to re-aim them ... those numbers are kinda wierd and i'm new at this ... hence the DIY ... and i guess when i did the DIY i may have messed it up a little??? i don't know but anyway to correct this? and to center both beams ... meaning both beams are supposed to straight? and not towards the middle? because my right one i think is aiming more towards the left so any advice? thanks
MaxJ
09-01-2006, 09:31 PM
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Have the beam patterns been changed between '04 and '07? Or could the patterns be slightly different for HIDs and non-HIDs?
My pattern on the garage wall from my '04 SL (HIDs) looks exactly like the diagram posted by Tek-niq at 4:08 PM Friday. The cutoff of my left beam is definitely below the cutoff of my right beam.
But jcalabria's diagram of his '07s beams posted at 2:23 PM Friday is clearly different than mine, in that both beams are cut off at the same level.
Curious.
My pattern on the garage wall from my '04 SL (HIDs) looks exactly like the diagram posted by Tek-niq at 4:08 PM Friday. The cutoff of my left beam is definitely below the cutoff of my right beam.
But jcalabria's diagram of his '07s beams posted at 2:23 PM Friday is clearly different than mine, in that both beams are cut off at the same level.
Curious.
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