Posted: 7/13/2010 3:44:26 PM EDT
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I posted a thread a few months back about new headlights. I went with Toshiba HIRs because I only had halogens before and cannot accept HIDs.
My old halogen finally blew and I had a set of Toshiba HIRs ready to replace it. So far I have just replaced the lights on the driver side the blew. Here is what it looks like now (with high beams on). 
Should I adjust that one side? I don't think it is going to be a problem. It is an 05 Toyota Matrix XR. So the car is fairly low to the ground so I cannot see it being a problem. I guess I will just drive it around and see if anyone gives me a flash. |
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Quoted: I posted a thread a few months back about new headlights. I went with Toshiba HIRs because I only had halogens before and cannot accept HIDs. My old halogen finally blew and I had a set of Toshiba HIRs ready to replace it. So far I have just replaced the lights on the driver side the blew. Here is what it looks like now (with high beams on). http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o348/SW4Tsnip3r/IMG_0030-1.jpg Should I adjust that one side? I don't think it is going to be a problem. It is an 05 Toyota Matrix XR. So the car is fairly low to the ground so I cannot see it being a problem. I guess I will just drive it around and see if anyone gives me a flash. That's nothing compared to the SUVs out there. You're fine. |
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Is the bright spot higher, at the same height, or lower than the center of the headlight?
You may have a "bat-light" there, and if so, it won't help you or anyone else see the road. Take her out to a straight, level, dark road, and see if you get more light on the road or on the trees with the beemz on. They do work better when aimed right... |
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I'd be more concerned with what the Low beam pattern looks like - If it's still quite a bit higher on the driver's size, some adjustment is probably in order. I have not changed the passenger side. I have those lights on on order now. I only changed one because I wanted to see how I liked the lights before buying two of each. (Highs and lows are separate). Because I had a light go out today it pushed me to change them today. ETA: I will be driving a distance on the road tomorrow. I start my new job and its 330p-12a. So I will see how the lights work, if not I will have to adjust them down a little |
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Before you start messing with the adjustment be sure tires are inflated properly and you are sitting on level ground. Best bet take the car to a shop and have the lights adjusted by a pro. Oncoming drivers will thank you for it. first of all the adjustment isn;t hard to do, the problem is getting to the adjustment screw on the driver side. The advantage I have is the passenger side is stock so I will tape my garage door so I can make the lights level. There isnt a left to right adjustment on my car |