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trinydex
08-26-2006, 03:37 PM
http://forums.evolutionm.net/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=605194


I posted this info in response to another thread elsewhere, but it probably is better suited here aswell in the how-to section.

The following is one method and the one I used to succesfully adjust the headlights. I don't have first hand experience with any other methods like using a screw driver or torx wrench, but if there are any others out there that have experiences or other ways of succesfully adjusting the lights feel free to contribute.

Tools used.
- 1/4" drive
- 10mm socket
- drive extension (optional)

Here's the driver side with the socket drive on the adjustment nut. Turn counter-clockwise to raise.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_15665890.jpg


Passenger side with the coolant overflow bottle moved over to the right. The socket drive also has a 3" extension on it to reach the nut a little easier. Again counter-clockwise to raise.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_c57554a8.jpg

speedracer2169
08-27-2006, 11:08 AM
is that for halogen or hid?

GokuSSJ4
08-27-2006, 12:55 PM
is that for halogen or hid?
i believe its ment for HID's only, since for halogen its non adjustable. The housing its a bit different.
Thanks! Daveeyyyyyy for creating this post, since i need to adjust mine..Didnt think you can adjusted them with a 10mm socket.. I will give it a try :)

C-Spec
08-27-2006, 12:57 PM
HID only

JDMevoracer
09-27-2006, 10:30 AM
The JDM MR heahlights have a couple more screws for adjustment.

trinydex
09-27-2006, 10:31 AM
pics?

krillin
09-27-2006, 02:31 PM
is there a way to adjust from side to side? also, is there a way to adjust fogs? when i look at my fogs dead on it looks as if one if brighter than the other, but i know it's because of the angle.

GOOSE_Ej
09-28-2006, 02:06 PM
i have those screws on my RS and mine are at a swweeet level :)

AlexEvo
09-29-2006, 12:30 AM
does this also apply to the HIDs that you can adjust via that wheel inside the cabin?

XdsEVO8X
09-19-2008, 09:33 AM
this helped so much

takeshi999
10-26-2008, 11:29 AM
Good my lights are now angled right..thx.

MinusPrevious
12-25-2008, 01:55 PM
Thread was helpful O0........Just raised my lights today Christmas morning
Each Light (Drivers & Passengers) has 2 adjustment locations that both do the same thing
The adjusting nut raises both the high-beams & driving lights at the same time
Be careful & dont exert alot of load on the nut....My passenger side outboard adjuster strips so I moved the coolant bottle & accessed the inboard passenger adjuster.........Done!!!

ryu8200
02-18-2009, 04:54 PM
This is NOT HID only. I adjusted my headlight's using the same bolts when I install an aftermarket HID kit on my IX RS.

xtasy127
04-06-2009, 05:16 PM
HID owners need to have their car off or your little HID adjustment motor will not allow it to change to your new headlight level!

06evoMR
04-06-2009, 05:26 PM
HID owners need to have their car off or your little HID adjustment motor will not allow it to change to your new headlight level!

mines does. i got it beaming as high as the lens touch the inner housing. leveled down and back to normal, same level.

soontobe
05-08-2009, 09:37 AM
how many turns are we talking cause i made like 5 turns cc and it didnt move at all???

MinusPrevious
05-15-2009, 08:00 PM
^^^.....The adjusters are so easy to strip........Hopefully you have figured it out.........Peace

booster310
05-16-2009, 02:29 AM
how many turns are we talking cause i made like 5 turns cc and it didnt move at all???
make sure youre turning the right knob, each headlight has two, thanks for the write up, i did mine and its way better.

me like jello
08-14-2009, 02:17 AM
is there any way to lower the high beam so that it's at the driving light level while keeping the driving light level untouched?

panda
10-25-2009, 03:13 AM
is there any way to lower the high beam so that it's at the driving light level while keeping the driving light level untouched?


i know im replying to an old post but anyways, im pretty sure there is another nut like the one for the low beam that you can turn.

jo3y
10-25-2009, 09:23 AM
I need to try this! Thanks Panda for bumping this up! Never woulda seen this. And I was just telling my friend I need to adjust my headlight but don't know how... haha. Hopefully it will work for me.

jo3y
10-25-2009, 10:41 AM
i think the tiny little Pinion gear looking, plastic POS looks like its stripped and wont turn! what else can i do?

NativeSS
10-25-2009, 11:11 AM
joey take the motor gear that is attached to the adjustment gear on your headlight off (it has the 2 screws in it) you can adjust it really easily after that.

jo3y
10-25-2009, 11:23 AM
lemme try it again... dont really know what im doing at this point. imma probably have to take the headlights off so i can see what im doing a little better

r0me0ne
10-25-2009, 11:53 AM
i tried this long time ago...and it didnt do anything for me...maybe i'll try again

panda
10-27-2009, 12:04 AM
I need to try this! Thanks Panda for bumping this up! Never woulda seen this. And I was just telling my friend I need to adjust my headlight but don't know how... haha. Hopefully it will work for me.


np man, im not really sure what you can do if it's stripped though sowie :(



i tried this long time ago...and it didnt do anything for me...maybe i'll try again


really it didnt do anything? i got my 05 rs' lights to go from practically aiming at the ground to the point where im lighting up freeway signs like a mile away.

jo3y
10-27-2009, 12:17 AM
I need to try this on a dark street with at least 15 feet so I can see if its actually working...