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29 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2006 at 1:28 PM
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Replying to: thepdmm (Feb 22, 2005 6:01 am) I thought auto leveling headlights were for heavy loads where the lights would be tilted up- like auto leveling suspension on nicer SUV's. Will they auto level with bumps in the road?- seems it would be too expensive in this form except for something like an S Class, etc.
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Replying to: kasperghost (Feb 22, 2005 4:12 pm) my uncle has a is300 and his auto leveling seemed more then "over rated" just because he has a sloped driveway and when he turned the lights on they conformed to the drive slope of the drive way.. now if that is the only time they level I would assume that would be pretty dangerous because he would have to back out onto a level road, if they didn't level themselves again would kind of make the lights very unusable I would think? BUT I have a TSX and the TSX doesn't have auto leveling so I don't know. you may want to try the IS300 just to compare lights I know the IS300 has HID and auto leveling but I don't think they are projector beam?? so there is a different and you may bet a bit more dispersing??
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Replying to: thepdmm (Feb 23, 2005 6:09 am) But, either way, I'm not impressed by the HIDs int he TSX. I think standard halogens work better.
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Replying to: uncledavid (Feb 23, 2005 10:56 am) HIDS are a matter of opinion if you want to get down to technical data I would say HIDS are better.. but stats don't always tell the truth. problem is I am a tech junky so technology gets me every time!! More power to you uncledavid 2 of the 3 sedans you own have the lights you like better!! can't argue with you their!
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Replying to: thepdmm (Feb 24, 2005 6:15 am) My daily driver is the TSX. My dad drives the Beemer, and my sister drives the Audi. I find the sharp cutoff in my own car to be distracting, and I don't like it. But, I understand why you feel HIDs are better. Maybe this is just one of those additions that is useful, but not yet perfected.
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Replying to: uncledavid (Feb 24, 2005 5:59 pm) I will say that when i first got the car I wasn't a bit fan of the low cut off, but since then I don't even think about it anymore, but then again I am in the city most of the time..
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Replying to: thepdmm (Feb 25, 2005 6:08 am) In contrast, the HIDs in the TSX are merely average.. I'm not an engineer, but maybe it has something to do with the more traditional round projector of the BMW.. I know that Honda can make them better.. and probably will.... regards, kyfdx |
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Autoleveling is an overrated feature. It does exactly what you are suggesting - setting the level of the lights based on the initial load in the car. It won't help you at all over bumps. The cutoff on the HIDs for the TSX is very sharp, and the lights are low. I could see better with the Halogens in my last Accord. |
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| My 05 TSX was hit by a Valet attendant about 3 months ago. The left front headlight was destroyed and some damage to the front left quarter of the car. The repair required them to remove my drivers side window and replace some pieces including the light of course. Well, I have had both the Acura Dealer and the repair facility adjust the headlights. I could have sworn that when I bought the car the headlights were straight and crisp from left to right. Now One is higher or lower than the other. Neither facility can get them level. They say it is level when it is not. So, are your lights straight and crisp or do are they overlapping up/down ways. Now I hear alot more road noise from that side. Grr, I don't like my car anymore. Never the same after an accident. | |
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Replying to: choppe01 (Jul 30, 2005 7:26 pm) |
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