Head lights

ivgonzalez · 07-20-2007, 11:27 AM

My driver side head light seems lower by a hair than the right side. It annoys the crap out of me.

Can someone please tell me how difficult it is to tweak this problem so they are both level?

Thanks in advance!

iv

Dr. Jimbo · 07-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Are you sure it's not the offset that is built into the headlamp (so you don't blind the oncoming drivers)?

gomarlins3 · 07-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Yes, there is a built in off set where the driver side head light points down just a little so as to not blind oncoming drivers. When you look at the lights on a wall, it kind of looks like a step.

Java Junky · 07-20-2007, 01:33 PM

If I'm not mistaken, both headlights have that "step" built into them, r', at least that's the way it use'ta be ('believe that's where the ol' Cibie "Z" beams got their moniker), n' yes, it's all about givin' the on-comin' drivers a little more of a buffer zone.
Be well.
Java

ivgonzalez · 07-20-2007, 05:11 PM

I am gona go out on a limb here and I admit it... I'm anal!

I can move the left light down then so as to find an even comprmise. Now, please tell me how to do it.

Please?

chazdawg35 · 10-17-2007, 05:21 PM

HEY DUDE MY LIGHTS HAD GOT SCRACHED AND I PRICED SOME NEW ONE'S @$1000 OUCH! DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY DISCOUNT PLACES. DON'T WORRY IVG I'M ANAL TOO.

Dr. Jimbo · 10-17-2007, 06:02 PM

You can try buffing them with Plastix (I think Meguiar's makes it) and a buffer like Mothers Powerball, if the scratches aren't too bad. How did you scratch them so bad that they need replacing?

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 10-17-2007, 06:18 PM

Plastix works great!!! My headlights looked all cloudy and scratched up

a little rubbing and some Plastix and WHAM close to new headlights

s2ook · 10-30-2007, 05:21 PM

Good advice i'd go with Megs Plastix or some Poorboys polish to remove any defects...

desmo4 · 11-07-2007, 11:21 AM

If you need new ones they cost $360 each from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com. That $1000 number is probably with the ballasts, igniters and bulbs.

Jonathan

07-20-2007, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19	Head lights My driver side head light seems lower by a hair than the right side. It annoys the crap out of me. Can someone please tell me how difficult it is to tweak this problem so they are both level? Thanks in advance! iv

07-20-2007, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Yes, there is a built in off set where the driver side head light points down just a little so as to not blind oncoming drivers. When you look at the lights on a wall, it kind of looks like a step. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

07-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	If I'm not mistaken, both headlights have that "step" built into them, r', at least that's the way it use'ta be ('believe that's where the ol' Cibie "Z" beams got their moniker), n' yes, it's all about givin' the on-comin' drivers a little more of a buffer zone. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-17-2007, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	Plastix works great!!! My headlights looked all cloudy and scratched up a little rubbing and some Plastix and WHAM close to new headlights __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

10-30-2007, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
s2ook Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunny north Posts: 130	Good advice i'd go with Megs Plastix or some Poorboys polish to remove any defects... __________________ Mods so far Audio: Alpine 9857R; Alpine SWD-1600 underseat sub; Modifry DCI; Boston Acoustics RC620; Genesis Profile Two Performance: AEM V2; Buddy club P1 Racing QF 13.42lbs front 14.41lbs rear; Toyo Proxes T1R 215-45-R17 Fr 255-40-R17 Rr; EBC Redstuff Fr/Rr; Goodridge stainless steel braided brake line kit (red); Cusco BMC brace; Krank Vents Styling: Painted calipers; S2000 decals Fluids: Amsoil 10W-30; Amsoil MTF; Almasol 607; ATE Super Blue brake fluid Silverstone, The fastest S by far

07-20-2007, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 831	Are you sure it's not the offset that is built into the headlamp (so you don't blind the oncoming drivers)?

07-20-2007, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
ivgonzalez Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19	I am gona go out on a limb here and I admit it... I'm anal! I can move the left light down then so as to find an even comprmise. Now, please tell me how to do it. Please?

10-17-2007, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 300	HEY DUDE MY LIGHTS HAD GOT SCRACHED AND I PRICED SOME NEW ONE'S @$1000 OUCH! DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY DISCOUNT PLACES. DON'T WORRY IVG I'M ANAL TOO.

10-17-2007, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 831	You can try buffing them with Plastix (I think Meguiar's makes it) and a buffer like Mothers Powerball, if the scratches aren't too bad. How did you scratch them so bad that they need replacing?

11-07-2007, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 402	If you need new ones they cost $360 each from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com. That $1000 number is probably with the ballasts, igniters and bulbs. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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