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Old 12-06-2011, 02:49 AM
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Is there a way to properly calibrate the x types headlight beam? (I have stock hid's if that means anything)

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Typically, from a distance of 20ft (on level ground), the top of the beam should be 2 inches less than the height of the headlamp itself. Given the low ride height of the X-Type, I've found that a little too short, so I aimed up higher just a tad.
 
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Originally Posted by funkdoktor
Is there a way to properly calibrate the x types headlight beam? (I have stock hid's if that means anything)

Thank you and mahalo
At twenty feet on level ground 25" to 27" is legal in most states, ditto for the highbeams.

If you had the HID lights they auto level like mine, but they don't auto side to side.
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Lueb
At twenty feet on level ground 25" to 27" is legal in most states, ditto for the highbeams.

If you had the HID lights they auto level like mine, but they don't auto side to side.
what's the proper adjustment for the side to side part?
 
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