Finally got the HID's and projectors
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From: Fort Drum, NY
Originally Posted by Matt 05'FX4
Why the hell would they make low beam projectors without an internal cutoff shield?? They are supposed to have a solid line of light cutoff half way up, so there is pretty much a half circle of light comming out. Those are not safe for oncomming traffic, there has to be some kind of cutoff for a LOW beam projector to work right. I have twin projector headlights on my Buell, and they are identical except the low beam has an internal shield to provide the cutoff REQUIRED for low beams. Not trying to sound like an a$$ but I'd trash those lights and get something else.
It's stupid, at best, and a great way to show, "Hey! I like to halfass things!"
Ya like that etrevino? 
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Originally Posted by koharatx
Why is there no cutoff? Because the idiot is using HIDs in a Halogen setup.
It's stupid, at best, and a great way to show, "Hey! I like to halfass things!"
It's stupid, at best, and a great way to show, "Hey! I like to halfass things!"
Opinions are fine but when you start talking about Idiots and half *** I have two words for you.
and it start with FU
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Originally Posted by thenewbreed
Opinions are fine but when you start talking about Idiots and half *** I have two words for you.
and it start with FU
and it start with FU
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Originally Posted by thenewbreed
I was getting flashes yesterday. I lowered them today and no flashes. I guess the cutoff is fine for everyone on the road
this is what you want your beam pattern to look like:
I would SERIOUSLY reconsider your lighting setup, as it is very hazerdous for other drivers
the hella headlamps have the best HID beam pattern I've seen from a f150 headlamp that wasnt a retrofit, I would go that route if you want to keep the HID's
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
I'm afaid your gonna keep getting flashed, the beam pattern you posted on the first page is horrible, you might not hve gotten flashed tonight but you probable will in the very near future unless your beam pattern has changed, maybey try to get some better pics of your beam pattern the beam pattern looks like there is nothing but glare but it could be a poorly exposed shot
this is what you want your beam pattern to look like:
I would SERIOUSLY reconsider your lighting setup, as it is very hazerdous for other drivers
the hella headlamps have the best HID beam pattern I've seen from a f150 headlamp that wasnt a retrofit, I would go that route if you want to keep the HID's
this is what you want your beam pattern to look like:
I would SERIOUSLY reconsider your lighting setup, as it is very hazerdous for other drivers
the hella headlamps have the best HID beam pattern I've seen from a f150 headlamp that wasnt a retrofit, I would go that route if you want to keep the HID's
Finally, thanks for GOOD advise, Ill check into that. Those pictures are of the truck real close to the wall. When I back up the line is a lot lower. Ill post pics and see what you think.
