European Lighting Question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Richard, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. Richard

    Richard Guest

    I recently installed a pair of German Hella OEM headlights on my 04 Chrysler
    mini-van. I read Dan Stern's article on aiming European Code lights and
    followed the directions to the letter. But here is the question.

    With the front of the mini-van 25 feet from the wall I find that the "bright
    spot" from the low and high beams from the left (drivers side lights) merge
    at the same location on the wall.

    But the right lights are different. The high beam tends to land its bright
    spot just to the left (inside) of the bright spot from the low beam. Is this
    built into these lights by design is there a problem with this unit?

    I like these units a lot, (although I can't figure out how to wire the motor
    for the three position leveling motor). With +50 bulbs in the low unit and
    H9 bulbs in an H7 holders in the high beams, there is no lack of lighting.
    When I drive next to a HID equipped vehicle the low beam performance is very
    close in intensity and coverage. Glare does not seem to be a problem with
    opposing drivers, no one has flashed me yet.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Jul 17, 2006
    #1
  2. Richard

    Ralf Ballis Guest

    An adjustment at 33 feet required only on low beam.
    If you want I can make you a drawing and send it by e-mail?
    This is through the asymmetrical lower beam, by an installed sector lens
    with an angle of 15 degree in the left lamp ? yeas it's the left lamp.
    Intention of this is not to get a dazzling effect for oncoming traffic.
    Only on low beam makes light distribution of 120 yard plus on the right side
    of the road by a correct adjusted headlights.

    Regards,

    Ralf
     
    Ralf Ballis, Jul 17, 2006
    #2
  3. Richard

    NewMan Guest

    Where did you buy this puppy?
     
    NewMan, Jul 17, 2006
    #3
  4. Richard

    Richard Guest

    I won them off the German ebay site from a nice person who works for a shop
    that takes vehicles apart to sell the parts. They look like new.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Jul 18, 2006
    #4
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.