Low Beam Cut-Off???

[whiteedge]

I am guessing that this has been around as a discussion item and it's not just me who has this question. Forgive me if I'm re-asking a question. I looked at the posts but couldn't find too much.

 

At night with the low beams on (halogen lights not HID) it seems that the top of the beam is cut off completely. This is most pronounced when I go down a hill, the distance that's lit is cut by about 60% or more...kinda scary when you're looking for deer in the road. Is this just a problem in adjustment? Also, is this problem reduced when aftermarket bulbs are installed? I know it's the auto manufacturers, and probably our government who's there to HELP US, who is mandating this in an attemp to not blind oncoming drivers but it's really bad when you can't see ahead of your own car. Lights are good when you're in-town and on level road but going down a hill is pretty nerve wracking.

[fishx65]

These projectors use a flap to switch from high to low beam so the cutoff is pretty abrupt. That said, the factory aims them way to low. I brought mine up a little and it makes a huge difference and does not blind other drivers if you get them at the perfect level. It's very easy to adjust them since they have an, easy to get to, adjustment screw.

[whiteedge]

These projectors use a flap to switch from high to low beam so the cutoff is pretty abrupt. That said, the factory aims them way to low. I brought mine up a little and it makes a huge difference and does not blind other drivers if you get them at the perfect level. It's very easy to adjust them since they have an, easy to get to, adjustment screw.

 

 

Thanks fish... I did read about adjusting so I'll give that a try. I've never had a vehicle with these "new-fangled" lights. I was hoping that changing to an aftermarket bulb would do the trick but apparently not.