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Cathy Hui

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Since: May 01, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 11:40 pm
Post subject: TSX headlight question
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Hi,

I just bought a new 2005 TSX. The xenon headlights of my car has a
very sharp cut off line. That is, when you drive in the dark, you will
see only the area where the Xenon headlights directly spotting at, but
you can see nothing beyond that angle. I feel unsafe to drive this car
in dark since I cannot see anything beyond about 10 degree above
horizontal line. Is this a common issue on TSX? I just wonder if I
should ask the dealer to fix this for me.

If anyone can give me some idea on this, I would be really appreciated.

Thank you!

Cathy

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TeGGeR®

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 10:55 am
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"Cathy Hui" <kaka.hui.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1115016049.221245.202910@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

 > Hi,
 >
 > I just bought a new 2005 TSX. The xenon headlights of my car has a
 > very sharp cut off line. That is, when you drive in the dark, you will
 > see only the area where the Xenon headlights directly spotting at, but
 > you can see nothing beyond that angle. I feel unsafe to drive this car
 > in dark since I cannot see anything beyond about 10 degree above
 > horizontal line. Is this a common issue on TSX?



It's so common that every single HID headlamp ever made by any manufacturer
has this "problem".



 > I just wonder if I
 > should ask the dealer to fix this for me.


The dealer can't do anything. That's how the cars come to them (unless you
specifically ordered HID as an option)


 >
 > If anyone can give me some idea on this, I would be really appreciated.


That beam cutoff is to prevent you from blinding oncoming traffic with your
glare. HID headlights are amazingly effective, and are not compatible with
the old "fuzzy blob" beam patterns that the US government used to force on
automakers.

Europe has had such beam patterns for several decades.

You may want to ask the dealer to confirm that your lights are aimed
correctly, which is all they will be able to do for you.

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Martin van Nostran

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 3:39 pm
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On 1 May 2005 23:40:49 -0700, "Cathy Hui" <kaka.hui.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:

 >Hi,
 >
 >I just bought a new 2005 TSX. The xenon headlights of my car has a
 >very sharp cut off line. That is, when you drive in the dark, you will
 >see only the area where the Xenon headlights directly spotting at, but
 >you can see nothing beyond that angle. I feel unsafe to drive this car
 >in dark since I cannot see anything beyond about 10 degree above
 >horizontal line. Is this a common issue on TSX? I just wonder if I
 >should ask the dealer to fix this for me.
 >
 >If anyone can give me some idea on this, I would be really appreciated.
 >
 >Thank you!
 >
 >Cathy

I think you'll find that the headlights on the TSX give you just as
good if not better coverage than the old style headlights you're used
to. The sharp cut off line takes some getting used to and until you
do, you get the psychological impression that you're not seeing as
much. Find a friend that has a car with standard headlights and go
with her to an empty, dark parking lot some night. Park next to each
other and compare headlights. I think you'll be surprised at the
results.

BTW, you bought a great car, I know you'll enjoy it.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Sabby

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Since: Apr 20, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 7:55 pm
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I agree, the headlight cutoff seems strange, especially if you live in a
rural area with a lot of hills. (pitch black above the line on the twisty
roads at night is not too much fun. You will get used to it in no time
though, and realize it actually is not as sharp as you thought (I think it
has to do with the fact that the light is just so much brighter).

Enjoy your TSX!!


"Cathy Hui" <kaka.hui.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1115016049.221245.202910@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
 > Hi,
 >
 > I just bought a new 2005 TSX. The xenon headlights of my car has a
 > very sharp cut off line. That is, when you drive in the dark, you will
 > see only the area where the Xenon headlights directly spotting at, but
 > you can see nothing beyond that angle. I feel unsafe to drive this car
 > in dark since I cannot see anything beyond about 10 degree above
 > horizontal line. Is this a common issue on TSX? I just wonder if I
 > should ask the dealer to fix this for me.
 >
 > If anyone can give me some idea on this, I would be really appreciated.
 >
 > Thank you!
 >
 > Cathy
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