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post Aug 11, 2009 - 1:04 PM
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I've noticed my left low-beam bulb creates a very odd beam pattern. I don't really think I could take a picture to accurately present the problem, so instead, I have drawn the most elementary photo using Paint smile.gif For whatever reason, the left housing almost creates a second strong, definite end point (though more eliptical/oval and below the nomal one). However, my right low beam is perfectly fine. I only really noticed this after installing HID's in the standard housings. The HIDs enhanced the pattern even more so. Currently, I just have Silverstars installed, but I can still tell the pattern is off. Other than inspect the headlamp by eye, I haven't tried to do anything. From the looks of it, nothing seems bent or out of place, though. I'm not really sure what to do here, so any advice is appreciated.

 
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post Aug 12, 2009 - 10:11 PM
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Your driver's side beam is supposed to be a tad lower. That way, your passenger side beam goes out further so you can see more, but your driver's side beam doesn't blind oncoming traffic. Personally, I wouldn't worry about what the light looks like on the ground. Nobody else going 60 mph the other way is ever gonna see it, odds are your passengers won't either unless you point it out to them.


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