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Replying to: bmwconvert (Dec 07, 2006 7:11 pm) The problem arises from the comparison of the older incandescent lamps and the new HID lamps. The incandescent lamps were not very BRIGHT in comparison to the HIDs so the FEDs have mandated a much sharper cutoff point for HIDs so they do not interfere with the forward vision of oncoming drivers. Regrettably the earlier HID implementations did not have these more severe restrictions nor does all those aftermarket HID kits to which some of us would like to take a hammer and SMASH each and every one. Seems to me that a good solution would be to have one HID headlamp and one incandescent headlamp. Or instead of the "sharp", definitive, low beam "high" cutoff "shade" how about a "progressive" cutoff, allow some level of beam "penetration" progressively less and less upward beam coverage? "Fuzzy" low beam HID cutoff...?
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 09, 2006 7:23 am) Your comment about earlier HID implementations makes sense. My 2001 BMW 530's low beams were far superior to the GS -- more on par with how the RX looked. We've all been on the opposite side of these lights, so surely they should be set to blinding. However I'm troubled by how mine work where I am regularly looking beyond the lights, even at below highway speeds. My hope is that there's something wrong with my particular HID's, but after two checks at the dealer, I'm afraid not. My last recourse is a specialist from Lexus who is following up on the problem. I'll post the outcome when I find out.
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Dec 12, 2006 10:44 am) |
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Dec 12, 2006 10:44 am) And I thought the HIDs are correctly aligned. Then I found other people complained about this issue. It's a potential problem if one drives on a dark street and there is a parked car on the street. If one's speeding, he/she may not have enough time to avoid it. In the manual, it says you can adjust the low beam vertically or horizontally. But I am not going to do it since it's a brand new car. I will give my dealer service a call next week to see what they say. In the mean time, I will turn on my high beam on when I am on a dark road & no other cars around. If they can raise my GS HIDs' beam higher, it may blind the oncoming drivers. Then I will be seeing a lot of their flashing headlights. That might be why Lexus keeps their HIDs low. But I think it's too low. Please post the outcome when you have it. Thanks.
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Replying to: janeg2 (Dec 04, 2006 7:55 am) We have had the local stereo shop install XM radio with the device from vais technology as suggested. The shop insisted that it had to run through the DVD system and use the multidisc screen to operate it.(this is the first of its kind they have installed in a GS300). We activated XM today but cannot get the interface to work except for skipping ten channels at a time. Also, curiously, all FM stations and the XM stations have intermittent skips during the music since the installation. Any ideas that might help us address these problems? |
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Replying to: chucko3 (Dec 18, 2006 2:47 pm) I've been in numerous other vehicles with HID's, including Lexus RX's and LS's, and none of them have the problem. Their lights are all bright, wide, and appropriately far without blinding oncoming drivers. I encourage other owners who are experiencing this problem to complain to Lexus at 800-25-LEXUS (Araceli Salceda is the representative who's handling my case, although there's been no response as of yet).
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Jan 09, 2007 9:59 am) If it does, Lexus should have numerous complains by now.
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| I just purchsed a pre-owned with less than 5,000 miles. At the moment no owners manual. Not sure everythings works because I don't know how to use most options - i.e., rear window shade. Any idea where I can get a manual cheap? Also, is it possible to buy a ML system from a salvage yard? | |
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Replying to: sst2 (Jan 10, 2007 12:36 pm) Can you share how much you paid for your pre-owned 06 GS and what options are in the car? Did you get it from a dealer and is it dealer-certified? Or did you buy from a private seller? Thanks......
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Replying to: newgs (Jan 10, 2007 8:49 pm) |
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