A6 4.2 poor headlights
11-13-2012, 09:02 AM
#11
I've noticed as well that it's *very* easy to out-drive the low beams, to the point I've considered auxiliary lights for highway driving in the middle of nowhere.
...But I'll give this suggestion a shot, first.
...But I'll give this suggestion a shot, first.
11-13-2012, 11:54 AM
#12
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I would also check your aiming following the howto I linked to in my previous post. DOT spec for these lights is a 10% declination (ie. the beam drops 2.5" over 25"), when I aimed mine the initial declination was closer to 18 -20%. Setting them correctly allows the furthest possible beam travel while still not blinding oncoming traffic.
12-17-2023, 03:48 PM
#13
Maaaan, that article you linked seems very good (I only scanned it) and seems like goes to the level of detail I would. So respect to the author, actually is it you?
The "levelling process" in Vag-COM merely locks the light in place so it will not relevel allowing you to manually aim them. There is no need to go through the Vag-COM process. C5 xenon's do not constantly relevel, they do it only once when you first start the car/turn on the lights. Just allow them to level then don't turn them off during aiming and you're fine.
You want to aim them on a 10% drop, or 2.5" over 25'. Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply
Also, buying good bulbs like Phillips 85122+'s or Osram Xenarc 66240 SVS' will make a MASSIVE difference over your old tired bulbs.
You want to aim them on a 10% drop, or 2.5" over 25'. Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply
Also, buying good bulbs like Phillips 85122+'s or Osram Xenarc 66240 SVS' will make a MASSIVE difference over your old tired bulbs.
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