LV2CRNR Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 So I noticed my headlights were pointed down and the drivers side was terrible. I took the car I to the MINI dealer and after 2 hours said there was nothing they could do for me. After 30 minutes in NAM and 5 minutes with a screw driver my headlights are pointed up and even. For ADD: dealer 2 hours nothing and with NAM I did it in 5 minutes 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Edge Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 The light pattern for the Xenons is deliberately different between the driver's side and passenger's side, from the factory. The driver's side cuts off lower than the passenger's side. Why? 2 reasons: 1) So the driver's headlight doesn't blind oncoming traffic, nor cars directly in front of you (in their rear view mirror). After all, Xenons are exceedingly bright. 2) So the passenger's headlight can help illuminate road signs at greater distances. While there may indeed have been a problem with your headlights, I have to express concern that you may have actually fixed a problem that wasn't there. Of course, I didn't see it for myself, so I wouldn't really know, would I. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
FD3SDriver Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 The light pattern for the Xenons is deliberately different between the driver's side and passenger's side, from the factory. The driver's side cuts off lower than the passenger's side. Why? 2 reasons: 1) So the driver's headlight doesn't blind oncoming traffic, nor cars directly in front of you (in their rear view mirror). After all, Xenons are exceedingly bright. 2) So the passenger's headlight can help illuminate road signs at greater distances. +1, we have had to explain this to a few customers. '03 JB MCS- SOLD: JCW front bumper, intake, exhaust, brakes, CF dash, 15% pulley, Multifunction Steering Wheel retrofit, Euro white taillights, Factory Driving Lights, Wyvern Motorsports Rear Seat Delete, and more.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
lcubed Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 are you sure that light pattern actually thrown by each light is actually different?? my testing shows that both have the same throw pattern (low on the left side w/ a pronounced rise on the right) if you have the sufficiently large and level space, try aiming your lights using this guide. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/images/Aim.pdf on the first gen cars, the lights are a bit of a bother to adjust because 1) they move w/ the hood 2) since they don't follow the old US DOT requirement, the alignment nipples aren't on the glass. no one ever flashes me for maladjusted lights on this car.:rock:
RichSperry Posted September 2, 2009 Report Posted September 2, 2009 What is NAM? No matter where you go, there you are!
Jeremy1026 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Posted September 2, 2009 What is NAM? NorthAmericanMotoring.com [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Pepper white Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 Hello can someone explain??my car is saying my lights low beam fail or high fail but the lights are still on are they getting low do i need to change the bulbs ?????
