gotexans Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I don't know if anyone is having the same issue, I get flashed by other drivers even though I'm just using my low beam. It could be the projection beam is too high? Anyway, I'm looking to replace the bulbs with HID ones so I'll probably get more flashes. LOL Anyone have a suggestion on which ones to use, PIAA, Sylvania? Thanks and I'm glad I found this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Hammer time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I also get flashed constantly, along with strage stares of people trying to figure out what kind of car it is. But I like the brightness but maybee with the HID's people will know they are HIDs so they wont flash thats what I was thinking iuno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsyGT Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I think it's because of the sharp cutoff of the beam. It looks like you are flashing them if your car is bouncing up and down, so they probably are just flashing you back! I've noticed the same thing with VW Passat's and non-HID Audi's. tom tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 all your lights are aimed too high.. At 10 feet mine were almost 12" too high, and I wasn't getting flashed all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I have had the same problem with my LGT. I think it is just the projector beam. For the new bulbs. I had good luck with the Silver Stars in MY04 WRX. They look awesome and won't burn your wire harness. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Ditto the aim problem. My car was aimed right and I never get flashed, but some have reported that their headlights were aimed to high. Just adjust them down a bit. While the stock lights are certainly pretty good for halogens, they are not at all "too bright". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I saw on OB 2.5i today on the way to work... it was overcast, but not dark. In my rear-view mirror, it seemed to me that the lights were aimed too high. I wasn't just catching the direct light upon bumps, but all the time. So it's possible they're just aiming them a bit high from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I get flashed all the time, but I wonder if it has anything to do with 6 bags of 40lbs rock salt I have in the trunk for better winter driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 turn on the hi-beams to let 'em know what BRIGHT is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I get flashed all the time as well. I just flash 'em back... Maybe I should get the headlights adjusted. Hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser0929 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 turn on the hi-beams to let 'em know what BRIGHT is. Exactly. "You think that's bright? BAM!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I get flashed all the time, but I wonder if it has anything to do with 6 bags of 40lbs rock salt I have in the trunk for better winter driving? Is that necessary in an AWD vehicle? Seems like it would just screw up your weight distribution for no good reason. -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I probably get flashed 3X a night, it's getting annoying. I usually flash them back too, but maybe I need to lower my lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I have been flased 2-3 times over the life of my car (half a year). I don't care, they are great lights, would even like them brighter if possible Its still not as bad as some cars running with HID's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWag Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hmm - interesting. I drive around L.A. every day for past 4 months - and I've never been flashed, that I can recall. Also, I installed HIDs about 3 weeks ago - not been flashed yet. Maybe L.A. people are just used to luxury cars and their HIDs/Projectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Is that necessary in an AWD vehicle? Seems like it would just screw up your weight distribution for no good reason. -Allen I was just kidding about the bags of rock salt in the trunk.....kind of reminds me on ski trips to Colorado with the bronco loaded to the top. Low beams turned into high beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I still say hammer time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Jedi, love the avatar, it's great! Personally, I don't think the lamps are putting out enough lumens, then again, I'd love the output of a fully rally car setup. I'm going to put either higher-output halogen bulbs in, probably from Rallylights.com or do a full HID conversion. Don't know yet. We'll see what happens when cash becomes available. Oh yeah, I love it when they flash me too. It's like you think that's bright, then flip on the high beams. They turn theirs off real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 This thread's pretty funny. Oh my God! Another driver flashed his high beams at me! Way back in high school I had a brand new 1972 Fiat 128 sedan. I couldn't afford Marchal or Cibie driving lights, so I went to the airport and picked up two GE Q-beam sealed beam aircraft landing lights for about $15 each and installed them in Dick Cepek off-road housings. Aircraft landing lights are wide beam floodlights and whent I flipped the switch I would light up both sides of the road for blocks. When I flashed the car ahead on a mountain road, the other driver woulkd usually pull over expecting to chat with the police. The lights sucked up so much juice, I swear I must have lost 5 mph top speed. Those were high beams. P.S. If you have problems with tailgating, mount a Q-beam on your parcel shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I blame the RE92s. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 It's worse if you have an Outback- we, like, sit up really high and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I may be just an uptight old fart, but I don't think there is anything funny or cool about blinding oncoming traffic. That's actually quite dangerous and older people are particularly vulnerable to the glare. This can cause someone to put a wheel in the ditch or even to not see something or someone that's on the side of the road. Nothing funny about that. If you're occasionally getting flashed, then it's probably just because you're hitting bumps and they think you are flashing them, or else they just think your headlights are on the bright side and not sure if your on high beams or not. But if you are constantly getting flashed, then there is a more serious problem and it's nothing to proud of, get it fixed! Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Can I interest you in a pair of landing lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Man, I've owned a lot of Suvs/cars, and been a part of many forums.....but there are some real crabass subaru people when it comes to lights.....you people must HATE SUV's, never mind HIDS.....(you know who you are) Anywho....In all my research on flashing.....some drivers will flash you if you are driving with your headlights and Foglights on at the same time when it's not foggy out...they are telling you (basically) the foglights are overkill.....just something I came across and have heard....turn them off, see if you still get flashed, post back. I'm curious to see if this really has anything to do with it Rock on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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