When I went from my 95-96 to the 97-99 headlights I noticed that my beam pattern changed..the 95-96 had a pretty far reaching pattern. Now my headlights on;y reach like 15ft and abruptly stop..like something is blocking it...like a half circle. I adjusted the lights on a level surface and still get this problem. Any ideas? thanks


Alvin

96 RST

Star Stage I turbo kit /Starion I/C w/ 2" chrome piping / GReddy Type-S BOV / Missing Link / Custom APEXi- GReddy 2.5" exhaust / 55mm ARD TB/ Nology wires / APEXi EL mech boost gauge / Autometer A/F gauge / Southland Dual Friction clutch

Maybe the bulb isn't mounted correctly? Try taking the bulb out and back in, just don't touch the glass part.

Who cares, they look better and don't fog up. That's what brights are for anyway silly.

The best advice I can give is to buy Sylvania Xtravision bulbs, adjust them accordingly and buy a good pair of driving lights. Dont waste your time with blue bulbs because they will simply melt your wiring harness and will create headaches for you.


1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS

-Mobil 1 0W-30
-eBay intake

I have a set of PIAAs..I might try to see if it's the bulbs by switching them to stock. Has anyone tried that Headlight Mod?
Alvin

96 RST

Star Stage I turbo kit /Starion I/C w/ 2" chrome piping / GReddy Type-S BOV / Missing Link / Custom APEXi- GReddy 2.5" exhaust / 55mm ARD TB/ Nology wires / APEXi EL mech boost gauge / Autometer A/F gauge / Southland Dual Friction clutch

HID IMO. that is the only way to go. it was a PITA but i wouldnt trade them for the hastle that is for sure!

Originally posted by Diceman19
HID IMO. that is the only way to go.

i still havent got around to getting mine.... i dunno how well they light up the road (couldnt tell at the first indy meet...) but they are gorgeous looking and VERY intimidating in your rear view mirror
:P

The HID lights up the road really really well. I wish I still had mine...

yeah, i noticed the same problem with my new 97 conversion. the light just stops abruptly, and mine are foggin up. with my 95s they never turned color, or fogged up, even since i just cleared them out last year. but my new 97s i dont like all that much. and to who asked about the headlight mod. the one with putting a high beam in your low beam. it can be done, and it does not melt your wires, but i dont see a big difference because there are the diffusers in front of the light anyways. so in my opinion, dont waste your 15 min tryin to do it. go rub one out instead, it will be more gratifying in the end....}(

later
billy:cheers

theyre fogged because of moisture. take them apart, blow dry them and seal em back up.

the light beams can be adjusted with a little adjuster screw thingy on the back of the headlights. use the manual if u dont know what im talkin about
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96 talon esi-t
san clemente, ca

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"drugs have taught an entire generation of american kids the metric system. "

turbo8u, dont know if your talkin to me or not, but yeah i know how to dry em up, just been lazy. just thought it was funny that every one says there 95 headlights suck as mine look newer than the 97s i have. and i have adjusted the lights, doesnt seem to make a difference...

later billy

yea, ive had to reseal my headlights a few times now because they fog up every time i wash my engine bay.

has anyone used the sylvania silverstars? i want some decent bulbs that arent rice blue. any opinions?