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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Professor Wizard
Like the others... I'd check your headlamp alignment.

I get flashed too... but only because I replaced my factory Halogen fogs with 10,000 lumen's of 6k LED power. (2, 5000 lum bulbs)
and how do you feel about that?
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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 03:22 PM
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digitaltrucker: I love them! and if someone flashes me, I turn them off... It actually has only happened twice in 3 months. and those were low-riders that flashed. The average sedan is high enough to be out of the main beam. But people in MR2's.. and Euro Sports Cars - not so much!
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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 10:22 PM
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My headlamps were so far out of adjustment, I thought my brights were not working, Then the first night trip I took every third or fourth car flashed me. I grabbed the owners manual at our destination, aimed it at a wall and did a quick adjustment. Since then I adjusted the lights according to the manual.
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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Professor Wizard
Like the others... I'd check your headlamp alignment.

I get flashed too... but only because I replaced my factory Halogen fogs with 10,000 lumen's of 6k LED power. (2, 5000 lum bulbs)
5000 lumen LED bulbs?
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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 11:49 PM
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Your probably being flashed by cars. I feel bad pulling up at a light behind a little car at night as my headlights go right into there rearview mirror. Mustang's and the like get it the worst, but they made their choice...
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FordGate
I get flashed while driving at night. Are our headlights particularly bright?

IMO, Yes. I don't have the LED's, but I do see them on opposing traffic, and I have seen some that were pretty blinding. I'm not hating, but IMO, LED's are just too much. I've read the thread regarding aiming, but I would be surprised if they were that far out of whack. I rented a car a few weeks back with LED's, and I really didn't care for them. The light was far too white for me. Again, one man's opinion.
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Professor Wizard
Like the others... I'd check your headlamp alignment.

I get flashed too... but only because I replaced my factory Halogen fogs with 10,000 lumen's of 6k LED power. (2, 5000 lum bulbs)
So you've installed illegal, overly-bright, poorly-aimed lights that people obviously believe are bright... which create a safety hazard for everyone on the road... and you're proud of this?

Congrats, you're a douchebag.
Old Sep 6, 2018 | 05:05 AM
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I read several reviews before purchase that the headlights did produce excessive glare.
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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I did a quick and dirty on my garage wall last night and both lights are exactly the same. This tells me they are probably not out of alignment. I was hesitant to aim them both downwards and more without a reference point. So I'll let the dealer check them they have a machine that is way more accurate than me.
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 08:18 AM
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Had similar issue when i bought my 2016 with a leveling kit. Finally asked the dealer and they adjusted under warranty. Seems to have fixed my problem.
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