Aiming my Headlamps

macs03GT · 03-01-2005, 11:13 PM

I haven't seen any threads for this topic. I Have a 03 GT, and the headlights are crazy low and i can't see anything. i was wondering if anyone could help me out on where/ how to aim them the correct way. Thanks.

98silvergt · 03-01-2005, 11:21 PM

whoa i have the exact same problem. I have to drive with my highbeams on all the time just to see

*venom* · 03-02-2005, 05:33 AM

This happens when you lower the car or install aftermarket lights. I did mine a while back. You have to park a certain distance from a wall and aim the light at a target height against a wall,thats the pro way to do it. I just parked it at night at level floor and ajusted two screws for up and down,left right. Going inside the car and sitting down to see if I liked where the beam was. I had someone walk 25feet or so from my car to make sure I would not blind anyone. After that I parked in front of a wall and made sure left and right were at same height.

spike_africa · 03-02-2005, 06:55 AM

i parked my truck 10 feet from my garage door and made the level then moved it to the street and walk about 30 feet or so away to make sur ethey were not aiming in people faces and its all good.

gtnumber2 · 03-02-2005, 07:39 AM

Very few people know this but your left light should be lower then your right one b/c you will shine your lights on on coming traffic.

macs03GT · 03-02-2005, 08:09 PM

Hey what screws are you talking about? i don't think i see them. Any pointers?

MattJ · 03-02-2005, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtnumber2

Very few people know this but your left light should be lower then your right one b/c you will shine your lights on on coming traffic.

Also highlights road signs better on the right side.

I had to re-adjust mine after my suspention so I went with Sylvania Silverstars. They are alright for bulbs but im going with HID sometime down the road.

98silvergt · 03-02-2005, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macs03GT

Hey what screws are you talking about? i don't think i see them. Any pointers?

ya what screws?

trnin · 03-30-2005, 07:58 PM

ive got the exact same problem...i have a 2001 gt.......i bought those silvania silverstars and my headlights suck now!....what screws are you talking about....all i see is a thin metal plate that holds them in place....would a set of projector headlights fix this??? they r kinda pricey but man do my headlights suck :BangHead: plus i drive on the highway every weekend ....its kinda dangerous

03-30-2005, 08:04 PM

check the owners manual if you have one, it tells you how to do it and what you need to tighten/loosen to aim the headlamps.

03-01-2005, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
macs03GT CMAC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,034	Aiming my Headlamps I haven't seen any threads for this topic. I Have a 03 GT, and the headlights are crazy low and i can't see anything. i was wondering if anyone could help me out on where/ how to aim them the correct way. Thanks.

03-02-2005, 05:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,406	This happens when you lower the car or install aftermarket lights. I did mine a while back. You have to park a certain distance from a wall and aim the light at a target height against a wall,thats the pro way to do it. I just parked it at night at level floor and ajusted two screws for up and down,left right. Going inside the car and sitting down to see if I liked where the beam was. I had someone walk 25feet or so from my car to make sure I would not blind anyone. After that I parked in front of a wall and made sure left and right were at same height. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

03-02-2005, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,365	i parked my truck 10 feet from my garage door and made the level then moved it to the street and walk about 30 feet or so away to make sur ethey were not aiming in people faces and its all good. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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03-01-2005, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
98silvergt Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 68	whoa i have the exact same problem. I have to drive with my highbeams on all the time just to see

03-02-2005, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
gtnumber2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 289	Very few people know this but your left light should be lower then your right one b/c you will shine your lights on on coming traffic.

03-02-2005, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
macs03GT CMAC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,034	Hey what screws are you talking about? i don't think i see them. Any pointers?

03-30-2005, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
trnin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: rapid city sd Posts: 154	ive got the exact same problem...i have a 2001 gt.......i bought those silvania silverstars and my headlights suck now!....what screws are you talking about....all i see is a thin metal plate that holds them in place....would a set of projector headlights fix this??? they r kinda pricey but man do my headlights suck :BangHead: plus i drive on the highway every weekend ....its kinda dangerous

03-30-2005, 08:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	check the owners manual if you have one, it tells you how to do it and what you need to tighten/loosen to aim the headlamps.