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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I just put a set of 6000k hid lights in my car and was wondering if anyone else has re-aimed their headlights after the conversion. Does anyone get flashed by oncoming cars?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 01silvercoupe
I just put a set of 6000k hid lights in my car and was wondering if anyone else has re-aimed their headlights after the conversion. Does anyone get flashed by oncoming cars?

I had these before I switched to ACAs. Mine were fine at the stock location and no, I was never flashed..........but every car is different, so if your getting flashed, lower the setting a bit
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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After i installed mine the drivers side was a little low. I adjusted it to match the other side. The only time i get flashed is if i have my headlights and fogs on.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Been a year for me with not one flash from other cars. (HID low beams and HID fogs always on when dark).

I have never adjusted my aiming from factory (low beams). I installed my fogs from scratch since I have a Z06, but I adjusted them aiming at the wall, and they seem ok.

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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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Brought the passenger side up and out some to match the drivers. That creates a new problem now. The high beams are out of whack. However the low beams are so clear that I no longer have any use for high beams.

I've been flashed only one time coming into my neighborhood, which is pitch black, so I think any light would seem bright. Never on any hiway or back roads yet. The acid test is as long as the L.E.O.'s leave me alone I'm doing OK.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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The HID low beams and fogs should to be aligned per the GM service manual. I will definitely align mine when I install them in the next two weeks. I don't want to blind anybody, especially if they're heading toward me.
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