HID cutoff does not look right

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Jan 29, 2014 | 08:02 PM

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s2k_ap2

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Nice, looks like the right headlight needs to be adjusted a bit up or left one down (measure to double check).
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Will do, I'll measure when I get a chance.

Jan 30, 2014 | 04:16 AM

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AngryTurtle

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Originally Posted by s2000maniac

That still doesn't look that other pic that was posted.

Drivers side still has a hot spot. Im sure the 6k random bulbs arent helping.

Jan 30, 2014 | 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by s2k_ap2

Fixed!! Had some time today to do this. As many of you mentioned, the bulb wasn't seated properly, that's what was causing the flare on the passenger side. My buddy had an extra pair of 6k d2s, so I decided to install them while I was at it. The cut off looks so much better, and no more annoying flare!

Thank you to all who have given me some input to get this fixed. Much appreciated!

Your driver's side bulb isn't seated properly or you have a bad bulb looking at this picture. The base of the HID bulb needs to be 100% flush with the projector or you are going to notice it in the cutoff. Even if it's just slightly off, the cutoff with look uneven and blotchy.

Jan 30, 2014 | 06:42 AM

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s2k_ap2

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I'll take a another look at them.

Jan 30, 2014 | 12:23 PM

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CR EH

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Looks much better, don't try to get it perfect, just get it to where you are happy with.

Jan 30, 2014 | 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CR EH

Looks much better, don't try to get it perfect, just get it to where you are happy with.

You're kidding right?

Jan 30, 2014 | 05:14 PM

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GranPrix

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Left side:

Right side:

Both:

That round rainbow like glare over the cut-off is the iphone. In person there is no glare. These are stock 4300k capsules.

Jan 30, 2014 | 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by s2k_ap2

Thank you to all who have given me some input to get this fixed. Much appreciated!

Like the others have stated, they still are not seated properly if not then you have some crappy aftermarket capsules with the wrong focal point.

Jan 30, 2014 | 05:20 PM

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Wek Sos

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stupid question, but both are oem headlights right? that is definitely wrong and something isn't right. There are a ton of pictures of how an s2000 projector should look, and that weird flare thing doesn't look like anything the OEM projector should look like.