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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 10:53 PM
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Man.....why do people always flash high beams at me??? It is starting to get annoying I check to see if I accidently put on my high beams and it is not even on. Do other people here experience problems similar to mine??? Do I have to adjust my HID or what???
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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 11:05 PM
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Granted, they are bright; however, if aimed properly they shouldn't cause too many problems.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 12:17 AM
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I dont think the adjustment has anything to do with it. The super-sharp cutoff, combined with just a touch of refraction at the edge, combined with bumpy roads and reasonably stiff suspension are the reasons behind getting flashed.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 02:04 AM
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Just for grins, have someone drive your car while you drive a car in front, I think you'll gain a greater appreciation of what the other guys are seeing! I adjusted mine downward a bit to reduce the "flashing" from other drivers.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 04:34 AM
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............... I always have the same problem in vancouver....
people keep flashing high beam at me especially during night time.....
i've never seen a S2000 during night time so I never know how bright r the HIDs at night.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 08:23 AM
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I drove my S2K behind a friend with a lowered NSX. I lit up his entire interior.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 09:34 AM
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I have noticed that acuras will flash me a bit when they are on comming, other drivers simply need education... flash em back with your high beams, that teaches em
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 10:42 AM
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you might need to check if spacers were left in your car and not taken out by the dealer.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 10:51 AM
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Yep... been there. I was behind my brother the other night. He pulled over and wanted to know what was wrong, why was I flashing my lights at him.
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 11:37 AM
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I was driving behind this one car, the changed lanes and got behind me and threw on their highbeams, so I did what came natural.

Got behind them and flashed mine on and off.
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