General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Headlight pointing to space?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:49 AM
  #1  
Gun5's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,714
Likes: 1
From: Tomball (H-Town), TX
Default Headlight pointing to space?

so the car had the original headlights (damn old) put some cool blue sealed beams in.. ya alittle better and i managed to aim the driver one alittle bit down by turning those nuts around the light (my mechanic got pulled over by a cop other day thinking he had his brights on... dont mind my no reg sticker, no plate bulb or front plate.. ) anyways how do i adjust these things right? i cant see!!
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:50 AM
  #2  
Nemo02Z's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Default

Pull your car close to a blank wall and Position tape vertically on the wall in reference to the cars center line and that of the headlights. Basically put a piece of tape level with the front of the vehicle and its headlights straight across headlight to headlight. Then put a piece of tape horizontally up and down in the center of the tape where the headlight marked tape is at. Back the car 25 ft away and adjust the screws. Its supposed to be two inches below the tape going straight accross and two inches to the right of the tape going up and down. Remeber it would probably be easier if you wait until night fall, and you probably wont get it perfect because you are supposed to adjust them with low and high beams, you probably will have to compromise on the adjustment... Hope this helps, maybe someone else has another way but that is the way i did it, you'll probably need someone to help you.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:27 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE