Headlights really dim

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Re: Headlights really dim

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Yes, the Australian beam patterns shine higher to the left side of the road, to illuminate the road signs for a right hand drive car. The US headlights shine higher to the right. The Australian ones will irritate on-coming traffic here in the US.

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Re: Headlights really dim

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I wonder if he can swap the projectors from his old headlights? They come out with four screws. The high beams are the ones that won't come out.
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Re: Headlights really dim

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elc32955 wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:52 pm Well, let us know if those actually make it to you, since they're not DOT approved for use on US cars you might have a problem getting them across the border. Think it had something to do with the way the beam patterns worked on the Australian versions but I'm going by vague memory here.

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Well, my headlights arrived Saturday, April 1st, but due to an issue with USPS not being able to deliver to my house I had to wait until today to pick them up in total, from time of order to arrival it took 5 days. I inspected them to see if I would need to shave down the metal plate that impacts the beam pattern, but no, they have the same beam pattern as any other USDM vehicle. I am also happy that they came with the rear housing covers.
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Re: Headlights really dim

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Glad the shipment worked out for you, I was always told the beam pattern was different. I know anecdotally in the past we've had shipments from down under stopped for other members - so this looks like you'll be the guinea pig for these lights here then. Let us know how they do after you install them!

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