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#2428 of 3244 nvbanker by marsha7 Jan 31, 2005 (6:37 pm)
I do not wish to blind oncoming traffic, but raising the beams a little will improve my visibility...I feel it was poorly set at the factory, and I wish they still had windage adjustments in addition to elevation... Replies to this message: nvbanker (Feb 06, 2005 11:26 am)
#2429 of 3244 Improving headlamp distance - by harmar2 Feb 04, 2005 (6:08 pm)
I replaced my OEM bulbs with Phillips bulbs from Wal-Mart (~$10 each), and they improved the brightness. Admittedly a subjective improvement. And GE, I believe, has a new bulb that allegedly improves brightness further, though I have not seen a test with their bulb.
#2430 of 3244 Raising the bar by nvbanker Feb 06, 2005 (11:26 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Jan 31, 2005 6:37 pm) I'm not being insolent Marsha, but raising my headlights will improve my visibility too, no doubt-but no doubt, it will also affect oncomers too. Particularly, in low cars. And, I'm not sure they can be maladjusted at the factory today. In the old days, most cars needed the headlights readjusted after delivery, but no longer.
#2431 of 3244 nvbanker by marsha7 Feb 06, 2005 (4:25 pm)
I am curious....why do you believe that the lights are "perfectly set" from the factory???... it is still a mechanical connection that requires aiming, with lamps and brackets that require alignment, which I do not believe would be set by computers or robots...since each bulb/bracket combo is different, each would require individual alignment, unlike, say, seats or dashboards, which would be virtually identical from car to car, and would just drop in the chassis as it goes down the line...am I wrong in this assumption???
#2432 of 3244 by mybluegm Feb 06, 2005 (6:40 pm)
Marsha, my lamps were set too low from factory as well. Put the 4mm socket onto the adjustment screw and use a small vise grip to turn the 4mm socket *itself*. This way you save the adjustment screw from damage while aiming your lamps properly.   A small adjustment to mine made a world of difference. And I've never been flashed because of this. The lights were simply factory set too low, uh huh
#2433 of 3244 If I'm wrong....... by nvbanker Feb 06, 2005 (9:13 pm)
I humbly stand corrected..... I have driven Ford products among others since the 70's, and have never needed to adjust the headlamps on a new one. Naturally, I would draw the conclusion that I did.
#2434 of 3244 mybluegm by marsha7 Feb 07, 2005 (5:26 pm)
I would take your advice, but someone in another topic where I posted the problem found the website where Snap-On makes a 4mm open end/boc combo wrench for about $25...it is worth it to me for the perfect fit of the box wrench to adjust it once and never again...until I purchase another Ford product like an Explorer or Mountaineer, but that will probably require a 5mm wrench, since I now own a 4mm wrench...
#2435 of 3244 Headlight Covers by tommusser Feb 09, 2005 (2:36 pm)
The headlight covers on my 99 CV are cloudy. Is there a way to remove them and polish the plastic? Replies to this message: ron35 (Feb 10, 2005 6:03 am)
#2436 of 3244 Re: Headlight Covers [tommusser] by ron35 Feb 10, 2005 (6:03 am)
Replying to: tommusser (Feb 09, 2005 2:36 pm) I have seen this addressed in other forums. There are a number of solutions applying toothpaste, Brasso, rubbing compound, ultra fine wet sand paper (800 or higher grit) and rubbing them in in circular motion will get the lenses clear again, however, the problem seems to be that they will not stay that way long unless you apply some type of protectant on a regular basis. I personally use 303 Protectant every 30 days or so and have not had any yellowing in 4 years. Another solution which I heard works very well and doesn't require much maintenance is applying plastic sheets known as headlight protectors (custom sized for each vehicle). I have seen them for sale on the net, they are designed to protect the haedlight form flying stones etc.
#2437 of 3244 Talk to the Press by Sylvia STAFF Feb 10, 2005 (10:43 am)
A reporter would like to interview someone who recently bought a large sedan such as a Mercedes E-Class, Lexus LS 430, Mercury Crown Victoria or any large Cadillac or Lincoln.   Please send your daytime contact info to jfallonedmunds.com by Friday, February 11, 2005.

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