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Re: Hubcaps?? [LisaD]
by rick2456
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May 04, 2009 (3:36 am)
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Replying to: LisaD (May 03, 2009 8:15 am)
I absolutely hate body colored grills. That is why I didn't buy the 08 Azera...I noted they did away with this on the 09. One has to wonder what the idiots in marketing are thinking.
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- #2941 of 2961
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adjusting headlights
by majbach
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Jun 08, 2009 (9:02 am)
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Well, I've upgraded to a pair of Phillips X-treme bright and they were well worth the $$$. Will order another pair from the UK to replace my low beams. In the mean time, does anyone know how to adjust the headlights laterally? Up and down is obvious but I can't determine how to do it from side to side? I find my lights are aimed to converge. There's gotta be a way. to spread them apart.
Also, are the fogs aimable?
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Re: adjusting headlights [majbach]
by majbach
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Jun 09, 2009 (11:11 pm)
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Replying to: majbach (Jun 08, 2009 9:02 am)
Allow me to amend my previous post: they WEREN'T worth the money. The apparent difference was all in my head. On my way home tonight, I decided to swap the bulbs around a little. The new Phillips were installed as high beams; the lows are still factory. Tonight I went over to one side and swapped the high for the lows. So, this means that on my passenger side, the high beams are factory, the low beams are the new Phillips. On the driver side, its the opposite. Long story short, there is NO apparent different left side to right side while driving. I then drove up about 20 feet short of a dark brick wall. The new Phillips were noticieably brighter on the high beams, and I use this word 'noticeably ' in true context. It was noticeable but no appreciable difference. The low beams werent not even noticeable- perhaps this is the design of the lens. Tomorrow I intend on stopping by Canadian Tire (best store in the world, by the way) and buying the Phillips Nighthawks and Sylvania's. I'll do the same test again with both and post my results...if anyone cares.
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Re: adjusting headlights [majbach]
by maseace
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Jun 10, 2009 (1:18 am)
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Replying to: majbach (Jun 09, 2009 11:11 pm)
You might as well just upgrade to an HID kit instead of buying all those halogen bulbs with blue coatings on them that burn out quickly. The HIDs WILL be noticeably brighter. They can be bought cheaply on eBay.
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Re: adjusting headlights [maseace]
by majbach
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Jun 10, 2009 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: maseace (Jun 10, 2009 1:18 am)
Thanks for the advice. I may go HID but as a last resort. I don't like the warm up times of HIDs as it's my high beams I really want to improve. I'm also under the impression that daytime running lights will not work either if HIDs.
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Re: adjusting headlights [majbach]
by rmcbain
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Jun 10, 2009 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: majbach (Jun 10, 2009 7:29 am)
I have installed HID's in both high and low beam on my 07 Santa Fe and have been adjusting the headlights to aim properly with the new projection from the HID'S. The high beam are exceptional and there is no delay or warm up when you switch from low to high. As to the HID's in the low beam they seem a little weak due to the frosted cover on the low beam from Hyundai. I am investigating using HID's in the foglights as this seems to be the way to improve low beam loighting. I do not use the daytime running lights as I drive with my park lights on as with day time running ights there are no tail lights and I have seen many drivers just get in and drive without turning on their headlights. Hope this helps.
If anyone finds out how to adjust the headlights from side to side I would appreciate it if they would post.
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Re: adjusting headlights [rmcbain]
by majbach
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Jun 15, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: rmcbain (Jun 10, 2009 7:52 am)
Well thanks for the info 'McBain". I spent much of this evening comparing some high end Halogen bulbs and the bottom line is there is barely a noticeable difference from standard bulbs - certainly not worth the extra $$$. So, after reading your post I am going to give HIDs a shot. I've been talking to people here and there and many say that e-bay is the place to go for HID kits BUT all kits aren't the same quality. Do you have any advice on purchasing HIDs?
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Re: adjusting headlights [rmcbain]
by majbach
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Jun 15, 2009 (7:59 pm)
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Replying to: rmcbain (Jun 10, 2009 7:52 am)
oh, and by the way...despite the fact that i have been blatantly told that there is no side-to side adjustment, I found what appears to be a horizontal adj. screw. I could test it because it requires a stubby screwdriver and i didnt have one handy. But, if you look at the look beam enclosures from inside, there is a screw head at about the 5 o'clock position on the passenger side (7 o'clock driver's side). With the bulb out, you can peer into the housing and see a long shaft. The appearance alone suggests an adjusting screw as does it's placement. If you try it and it does work, let us know.
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Hey McBain
by majbach
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Jun 27, 2009 (8:28 pm)
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I've been waiting for your response to my response to your response. Perhaps you didn't see it first time around. See below.
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Re: adjusting headlights [rmcbain] by majbach
Jun 15, 2009 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: rmcbain (Jun 10, 2009 8:52 am)
Well thanks for the info 'McBain". I spent much of this evening comparing some high end Halogen bulbs and the bottom line is there is barely a noticeable difference from standard bulbs - certainly not worth the extra $$$. So, after reading your post I am going to give HIDs a shot. I've been talking to people here and there and many say that e-bay is the place to go for HID kits BUT all kits aren't the same quality. Do you have any advice on purchasing HIDs?
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2007 Santa Fe New Owner Question
by thegraduate
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Jul 06, 2009 (6:33 am)
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Hey all,
My girlfriend has a "new"Santa Fe, a 2007 GLS model with heated leather, 2WD. Does this model have automatic door locks? She's in the process of obtaining a manual, but in the meantime I was going to try and program these since I'd read about them.
Any info is most appreciated. Thank you!
TheGrad
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