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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Cornering Bi-Xenons

Has anybody actually tested the cornering feature of the Bi-xenons? I had the car in D and faced the car towards my garage wall while turning the steering wheel in both directions. The headlights never moved. Is there a better way to test this?
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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I did the same thing when I first picked up the car. I could not see it move in the garage. However on a dark road while driving you can definitely see the light shift from side to side. Makes me wonder if it is speed dependant.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Mine definitely move when driving.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Baby Jocko
Has anybody actually tested the cornering feature of the Bi-xenons? I had the car in D and faced the car towards my garage wall while turning the steering wheel in both directions. The headlights never moved. Is there a better way to test this?
Da.... Daaaaa

I have researched this subject sooooooo much. Try doing a search on active headlights??


Your headlights activate at approximately 10kph, they will NOT track left and right whilst your vehicle is stationary.

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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by glojo
Da.... Daaaaa

I have researched this subject sooooooo much. Try doing a search on active headlights??


Your headlights activate at approximately 10kph, they will NOT track left and right whilst your vehicle is stationary.

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Night-time in Torquay
Right you are!!!! The system is speed and steering angle controlled. Faster you go into a turn the faster the headlight track... I live 12 miles out of town and drive very rural dark and twisty roads daily. This system is one of the best features on the car by far (for me)... On well lighted roadways in town or the city it I feel it does little to help you....
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
Right you are!!!! The system is speed and steering angle controlled. Faster you go into a turn the faster the headlight track... I live 12 miles out of town and drive very rural dark and twisty roads daily. This system is one of the best features on the car by far (for me)... On well lighted roadways in town or the city it I feel it does little to help you....
Absolutely right, especially that they are a great feature of the car. Even when driving through a neighborhood at night, you immediately notice and appreciate them.

Very cool
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