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Old 05-15-2007, 04:43 PM
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bi-xenon directional headlights: observation

I find no particularly discernible directional movement that follows the steering direction. Headlights are fine great. Comments?
Old 05-15-2007, 05:30 PM
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I find no particularly discernible directional movement that follows the steering direction. Headlights are fine great. Comments?
It's subtle but it's there.you don't need a big angle change to generate a good arc change at the radius of the light throw if you follow
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I find no particularly discernible directional movement that follows the steering direction. Headlights are fine great. Comments?
are you sure you have the same headlights i do?
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I had the same question in mind when I first got my car. I took it in to the dealer and they tested it and said "Yes, is working". They are just not that noticeable.
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Yea I don't think it turns alot to be noticed because the lights are so bright so you don't need alot of angel.
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I tested them on the garage door. Stand still and turn the steering wheel. There will be a subtle directional chenge.
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Just like traumadoc said. Park next to a wall. Turn on your lights and see them move. Both my BMWs you can noticably see them turn.
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The faster your speed on tight turns the move radical are the movement of directional lights.

They work great on Mullholland Drive (or any other winding roads) at tight turn speeds over 40 MPH!
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I think it only works on speed 35mph or under.
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I noticed that only 1 headlight turns. So, when you make a left, straight at the light and you will notice the brightest spot coming from your left light go farther left. As soon as you straighten the wheel, the brightness goes back to the middle. Same as for the right. Just look straight and you will notice that the brightest spot changes. From my experience, I can only notice it when the car is moving.

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If you want to see the move the best, make a sharp u-turn on a dark 2-way street.... you should be able to see a big headlight move. I did this one time just to make sure my active headlight working

And if my observation is correct, when you make a left turn, the left one moves more than the right one, and vice versa. It seems if you move to the left, the right headlight covers the middle of the car
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thanks indeed for all your responses and comments. I'll check out the "stealth" effect using your tips. Frankly, the lights are fine by me; just really don't notice any "swivel" or directional effect, but we'll see>>>>

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