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Looking at these pictures, aren't the light pattern abit narrow? I mean, no light on the sides close to the car.
You can adjust them to your liking side to side same as vertical for top cutoff tweaking. They do fine for me and fog lights fill that area as shown in my pics. I also think the pic and auto camera settings depict a little sharper of a cutoff losing some of the light bleed too though.
Benzdude, you have a full schedule coming up haha. Keep us posted how it goes, I'm about to tackle the ESL motor as preventative maint. now that I'm finally content with these headlights. The light cutoff mentioned and the fact I had to go with 5500k bulbs for good sight may lead credence to what Doa was saying about the glass. Look forward to your thoughts on that.
You can adjust them to your liking side to side same as vertical for top cutoff tweaking. They do fine for me and fog lights fill that area as shown in my pics. I also think the pic and auto camera settings depict a little sharper of a cutoff losing some of the light bleed too though.
Benzdude, you have a full schedule coming up haha. Keep us posted how it goes, I'm about to tackle the ESL motor as preventative maint. now that I'm finally content with these headlights. The light cutoff mentioned and the fact I had to go with 5500k bulbs for good sight may lead credence to what Doa was saying about the glass. Look forward to your thoughts on that.
Yeah I've kinda gone overboard the last couple of weeks.
I got new wheel caps, new headlights, new air filters (cleaned my MAF and intake), new cabin filter, new illuminated sills, a trunk spoiler and an after market blind spot detection kit. (all have to be installed)
I also had a CV boot leak and some other maintenance things to do, so I took it into the dealer to fix. Luckily I bought a route66 8 year extended warranty three years ago. They actually paid for the CV boot fix. $700. I also decided to replace the serpentine belt, rear differential fluid, recharge the AC and flush the brakes, while they had my car.
Two days ago I started my car and now my belt tensioner is squeaking loudly. (I did the spray bottle water test) So I purchased a kit on Amazon to replace the tensioner and two pulleys.(ContiTech ADK0012P) I have an e-torx set somewhere.
Winter just wont go away.
Well, my headlights arrived. Now I need XB 11B bulbs.
Seals look good, quality looks good. (Your standards may be higher)
My only gripe is the "eyebrow" strip is slightly raised in the same area on both headlights. (Not sure if that's normal). However, they look OK from the front.
Let me know if you want me to check anything specific.
Does anyone have pictures of the inside of these headlights? Would love too see that so I can order a set of Morimoto projectors for when I get my pair.
Does anyone have pictures of the inside of these headlights? Would love too see that so I can order a set of Morimoto projectors for when I get my pair.
You mean you are going to buy new headlights, open them up, install projectors and reseal them? (doesn't that require using the oven?)
You mean you are going to buy new headlights, open them up, install projectors and reseal them? (doesn't that require using the oven?)
I was kinda hoping the glass would be attached with some kind of clips, making it easier to open them up. I'm thinking I might be able to fit the Morimoto Mini H1 projectors.
On a side note, this forum is suddenly full of weak scammers with their new accounts, single post histories, dumb PMs and stupid phishing questions. Get a job!
You can adjust them to your liking side to side same as vertical for top cutoff tweaking. They do fine for me and fog lights fill that area as shown in my pics. I also think the pic and auto camera settings depict a little sharper of a cutoff losing some of the light bleed too though.
Benzdude, you have a full schedule coming up haha. Keep us posted how it goes, I'm about to tackle the ESL motor as preventative maint. now that I'm finally content with these headlights. The light cutoff mentioned and the fact I had to go with 5500k bulbs for good sight may lead credence to what Doa was saying about the glass. Look forward to your thoughts on that.
Did you have to cut circular holes in the back of your covers to get the hid wires inside?
I was kinda hoping the glass would be attached with some kind of clips, making it easier to open them up. I'm thinking I might be able to fit the Morimoto Mini H1 projectors.
There are a few clips holding the front and back pieces of the headlight in place. I assume there is also silicone paste holding them together that would need to softened with heat. It's possible but a scary process imho. Those morimoto mini h1 projectors look fantastic tho.
I had to do some photoshopping (Second picture). I think maybe I need to go back to the old grille and star again
How is the beam pattern? At 17 to 25 inches away my passenger side beam is a little fuzzy (not a clean line) and doesn't look level (horizontally) . I had to cover each headlight (in the dark) to properly see the issue.
I will have to play with the adjustment screws some more and If that doesn't work I might consider upgrading the projector lens.
How is the beam pattern? At 17 to 25 inches away my passenger side beam is a little fuzzy (not a clean line) and doesn't look level (horizontally) . I had to cover each headlight (in the dark) to properly see the issue.
I will have to play with the adjustment screws some more and If that doesn't work I might consider upgrading the projector lens.
How do you adjust them sideways? Mine doesnt seem to be completely horizontal either.
How do you adjust them sideways? Mine doesnt seem to be completely horizontal either.
I cleaned the passenger side bulb with alcohol (to be sure it wasn't finger prints or dirt) and then adjusted the headlight downward. It looks a little better now. I might also try turning the bulb a little to the left in the socket.
The sideway adjustment should be below the low beam cap. Looks like a 4mm nut. The only way to get to it seems to be from inside the wheel well liner using a small 1/4 rachet. I haven't tried yet.
Did you have to cut circular holes in the back of your covers to get the hid wires inside?
Yes, they kind of have the ring on the covers right where you need to cut, wasn't too bad at all.
I feel they give better light than stock at least and gotta say the chrome inside does look good too.
One issue that just cropped up is I am going to have to see if the back cover whole for HID is letting a bit too much moisture in. I gave my car a wash and in the morning I had moisture in the lens, not happy about that. Won't do it with just rain so far though.
Yes, they kind of have the ring on the covers right where you need to cut, wasn't too bad at all.
I feel they give better light than stock at least and gotta say the chrome inside does look good too.
One issue that just cropped up is I am going to have to see if the back cover whole for HID is letting a bit too much moisture in. I gave my car a wash and in the morning I had moisture in the lens, not happy about that. Won't do it with just rain so far though.
I've noticed that those covers need to be twisted just right to seat properly. Maybe find a large thin rubber washer to add on the inside of the cap to seal. Hopefully its the cap and not the headlight seams.
I cut out the tiny circles on the back of the cap, then tried to fish my wires through. One of my morimoto connectors was a few mm too large, so i cut a notch in one side of each circle. Silly me, I didn't realise that the connector shrouds can be removed temporarily to fit. (Too late)
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I did the same haha, I did a v notch so they would slide through and then realized once installing my second bulbs that they have that small release clip.
And I'll have to check, you're right the cover caps are a bit finicky going back on. I'm hoping it's the covers or the grommet seal for HID that I just need to tweak.
Wanted to put it out there to see what anyone else has or see's though.
04-05-2018, 04:53 PM
(I did the spray bottle water test) So I purchased a kit on Amazon to replace the tensioner and two pulleys.(ContiTech ADK0012P) I have an e-torx set somewhere. 
