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Old 03-02-2005 | 12:13 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 12:21 AM
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whoa i have the exact same problem. I have to drive with my highbeams on all the time just to see
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 06:33 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 07:55 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 08:39 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 09:09 PM
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Hey what screws are you talking about? i don't think i see them. Any pointers?
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 09:34 PM
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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.
 
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Old 03-02-2005 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by macs03GT
Hey what screws are you talking about? i don't think i see them. Any pointers?
ya what screws?
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 08:58 PM
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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
 
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