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Old 07-06-2017, 11:47 AM
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Hello guys! I finally was able to purchase my S2k (05 GPW) while giving it some TLC I notice that the headlights where some sort of uneven.

While aligning them, I notice that the driver side headlight (brand new since the car got hit, so the lady replaced it with a brand new assembly OEM) is dimmer than the passenger side. Here on the pictures you'll be able to see what
I'm talking about. I looked online, but couldn't find someone with the same problem.

( Sorry I just fix the pictures ): )

This picture shows both lights... you can tell how the driver side has like a curve to it.
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Here I'm covering the driver side and the passenger side showing.
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and this one is covering the passenger side and the driver side showing..
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You guys think it could it be the bulb alone? Do I have to replace ballast and bulb from driver side?

Thanks!
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For low beam, I believe the driver's side should be dimmer, from center to left (esp top part) --- to help prevent blinding oncoming traffic.


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Headlight/Retrofit junkie here! What type of bulb is being used in the driver side? Passenger side? Also, it doesn't look like the bulb is seated correctly due to the bow/dim in the cutoff.
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Originally Posted by stock_em1
Headlight/Retrofit junkie here! What type of bulb is being used in the driver side? Passenger side? Also, it doesn't look like the bulb is seated correctly due to the bow/dim in the cutoff.
To be honest I don't know what type of bulb it is, since I just got the car last week. but I'm with you with the bulb not sitting right on the headlight... Ima take a look at it this weekend!
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Originally Posted by memo-24
To be honest I don't know what type of bulb it is, since I just got the car last week. but I'm with you with the bulb not sitting right on the headlight... Ima take a look at it this weekend!
Yeah for sure. Bulbs make a huge difference in performance/visibility. The stock bulbs in our cars should be Phillips 85122, just in case you were wondering. Lmk how it goes!
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Originally Posted by stock_em1
Yeah for sure. Bulbs make a huge difference in performance/visibility. The stock bulbs in our cars should be Phillips 85122, just in case you were wondering. Lmk how it goes!
Thanks man!! Should I replace both??? or just the driver side? also what about ballast? those are good still?
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Originally Posted by memo-24
Thanks man!! Should I replace both??? or just the driver side? also what about ballast? those are good still?
Hey sorry for the late reply. But you ballast should be good to go, if anything just make sure you have a quality bulb in the driver side headlight. Swap the passenger bulb over to the driver side and see if the output changes.
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Originally Posted by stock_em1
Hey sorry for the late reply. But you ballast should be good to go, if anything just make sure you have a quality bulb in the driver side headlight. Swap the passenger bulb over to the driver side and see if the output changes.
Will do man! never thought about that.. if not I'll just purhase both bulbs new Keep you guys posted!
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