How do you adjust JDM HID headlights?

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Sep 10, 2003 | 11:46 AM

SpoonSpecR

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How do you adjust JDM HID headlights?

Beampattern for Lowbeam...? I can't get a tool down into the location- am in the right area? I see a small bracket with curved arrows that says Up and Down. There are two 3/8" nuts next to it- Is this it? Or is it this funky small nut with a cookie cutter style washer?

Thank you fellow JDM'ers

Sep 10, 2003 | 12:29 PM

98R-1144

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (SpoonSpecR)

no those aren't the screws...it's kinda like a little wheel with teeth..it's located slightly below that black black bracket... its kind of in the middle of the headlight (heightwise).
i guess i'ts hard to explain.. but a standard phillips screwdriver should fit fine in both areas
i would post pics if i had some

Sep 10, 2003 | 01:41 PM

SpoonSpecR

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (98R-1144)

Is it below the two 3/8" bolts? How do I measure the height? Is their a formula, like from 10 feet away from a wall...?

Sep 10, 2003 | 09:45 PM

PYMUGENITR

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (SpoonSpecR)

Just adjust the dial with the headlights on, its extremely easy. I believe its a 5/16".

Sep 11, 2003 | 12:59 PM

SpoonSpecR

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (PYMUGENITR)

I adjusted them but holy moley- way too high! Whats a good rule of thumb?

Sep 11, 2003 | 02:09 PM

PYMUGENITR

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (SpoonSpecR)

Park 10feet in front on a flat surface. Adjust the beam pattern so it is level/slightly lower than your headlights. (i.e.) you want your headlights nearly parallel to the groud.

Sep 16, 2007 | 12:32 PM

JDM_wanna_Be

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (PYMUGENITR)

So which bolt was it? I can't seem to find the bolt.

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Sep 16, 2007 | 12:40 PM

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (JDM_wanna_Be)

Sep 16, 2007 | 04:56 PM

an2ny888

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (JjuuN R)

a bit ot.. how do you guys like the jdm itr hid's? how's the light output, considering the right hand drive beam cutoff

Sep 16, 2007 | 05:11 PM

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (an2ny888)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by an2ny888 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a bit ot.. how do you guys like the jdm itr hid's? how's the light output, considering the right hand drive beam cutoff</TD></TR></TABLE>

I love mine and I don't think I would ever buy another car with HID headlights. Btw I have a set for sale if you are looking to upgrade.

Sep 17, 2007 | 06:21 AM

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Re: How do you adjust JDM HID headlights? (an2ny888)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by an2ny888 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a bit ot.. how do you guys like the jdm itr hid's? how's the light output, considering the right hand drive beam cutoff</TD></TR></TABLE>

i LOVE mine! they have the cleanest cut-off and most even spred i have seen. worth every penny!