 Question about JDM non-projector headlights, Mods necessary? |
  |
 Sep 19, 2014 - 10:44 AM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Mar 24, '14 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Hi guys.
I have a set of JDM non-projector low beam and high beam headlights. They are the ones with the accent light bulb sockets. Since JDM cars are RHD, will I need to make changes to these headlights if I want to use them on my LHD car? The glass on these lens have a slightly different pattern also. Would that have any affect on my lighting in terms of LHD? If so, how much and should I worry? I would really prefer not to make any modifications to them if possible but don't want to blind oncoming traffic either. What are my options here? Thanks. |
|
Sep 19, 2014 - 11:45 AM
|
|
 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Just like the projectors, the older style JDM lights were designed to flick the light up to the left. The only modification you can do to correct that is to take the leads off of your old lights and put them on the JDM lights.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
|
Sep 21, 2014 - 4:56 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Sep 19, 2014 - 12:45 PM)  Just like the projectors, the older style JDM lights were designed to flick the light up to the left. The only modification you can do to correct that is to take the leads off of your old lights and put them on the JDM lights. I don't believe so cause there's lateral and vertical adjustments on the back. |
|
Sep 26, 2014 - 4:39 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Apr 21, '13 From YYC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Stock JDM lights are not DOT approved and will shine the light to the left (oncoming traffic) if you're driving on the right side of the road. If your inspection is picky like that (like my Out of Province safety inspection), you will need to get USDM low beams.
My ST205 thread |
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 30th, 2024 - 1:40 AM |