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Stratoside 01-12-2016 11:09 AM

replacement headlight unit not focused
 
http://i66.tinypic.com/315jths.jpg

I had to get the headlight unit on the passenger side replaced (right)and I noticed that it looks like that

Driver side (left)is the original headlight unit

is this normal..?
I went to a bodyshop

ZionsWrath 01-12-2016 01:03 PM

They probably used a non-OEM part. In general they are lower quality.

Stratoside 01-12-2016 01:23 PM

well the insurance probably told them to get those non oem parts... lol
o well, maybe in the future i'll replace them with HID or something

FRSBRZGT86FAN 01-13-2016 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratoside (Post 2506549)
well the insurance probably told them to get those non oem parts... lol
o well, maybe in the future i'll replace them with HID or something


HID will make it worse :lol: The issue is with the projectors so the only logical fix would be to bake open the headlights and swap them with good projectors in the future, either you can do that or a retrofitter can do that:

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/re...d-retrofitters



Not only will you have oem like HIDs but you will also have a nice clean legal cutoff

ryoma 01-13-2016 04:31 PM

contact the bodyshop and clarify what headlight they used. they should have replaced it with an OEM part... and if the insurance company specifically told them to find the cheapest option, contact your insurance. there should be no reason for them NOT to replace it with an OEM part...

Zhangy 01-15-2016 01:31 AM

1) what happened to your car that knocked off your OEM headlight
2) your car is nearsighted now...

IceFyre13th 01-15-2016 04:24 PM

Is the bulb actually installed correctly in the housing.....?
might want to check that...


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