johnny0723 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Is it me, or are the right headlights aimed a little higher than the left headlight? Can someone please confirm? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 yes, this is the way all cars in the US are so that you don't blind oncoming traffic. The legacy just has such a nice sharp cutoff that you can actually notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny0723 Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks for the quick response. I must admit, I did not use the search feature until after my post. My sincere apologies for wasting space here. Its just one of those days where I'm feeling extremely lazy. Sorry, and thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYNY Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 that and since we drive on the right side of the road you need to see the right side/shoulder more for things coming out (deer, etc.) it's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Like the other guys have said, this is "correct." Our LGTs have excellent optics in its lighting system - we are lucky to have such defined beam pattern and cut-off. The flip side of this, though, is that for many drivers coming from older vehicles or from vehicles which do not have such superior lighting, the sharply demarcated cut-off pattern, especially the elevated right-side pattern, can produce quite a scare when they first pull their LGTs up against a garage door or retaining wall. Don't worry, you're completely fine! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny0723 Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks for the info guys. My main concern is that I installed some xtec 5k HIDs in there and it seems to be very noticeable that the right headlight shines higher and to the right. Just wanted to make sure I didn't mess up the alignment during install. The exit signs and all other reflective things on the road shine really really bright, as if the headlight is shining directly on it. Anyone else experience this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see_obxt Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 That's been bugging me since day one. I was just about to go out and fix it... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Getting flashed will soon bring a smile to your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Older cars or not, the cut-off is too low for country road driving at night, at least from the I perspective. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 ___/ ___/ Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Adjust them if the cut-off is too low... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Well after installing the Xtec HID kit, I think the cut off is a bit too high on the passenger side of my car. When passing people now, their car is litterally flooded with light! Instead of the light usually cutting off at the window line with the H3s, it now extends past the window line and puts light inside the car cabins. I'll wait till after I install the pinks and see how bad it it after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 ____/ is how the US spec pattern is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 moved to exterior My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Older cars or not, the cut-off is too low for country road driving at night, at least from the I perspective. ^ That's precisely why proper "driving lights" are designed (and thus should be aimed) to supplement your HIGH beams. This is in direct contrast to true "fog" pattern lights, or even supplemental low-beams. For a dark country road, what you'd want is to get as much light on the road as possible, as far out as possible - while still maintaining a decently dark foreground so as to avoid oversaturation. This is where a combination of using your high-beams plus properly designed and aimed driving lights will perform best. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBill Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 forget that, if i can't see 30 feet in front of me, they are getting moved, that stupid pattern is the most annoying thing i have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny0723 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 So who can give a write up of how to adjust the passenger beam to be just a tad lower and maybe to the left a little? I got flashed the first time the other night and I felt really bad because it does look very distracting to oncoming cars. I pray I wont get pulled over by a cop. ok...a write up...anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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