Headlight Adjustment on RX 300
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Headlight Adjustment
Does anyone know how to adjust the headlights on the halogen equipped RX? I looked under the hood for some sort of screw or something to twist, but didn't find anything.
Also, while I was under the hood today I noticed a factory strut tower brace was on there. I haven't ever noticed it before, i thought that was pretty cool.
My RX is now polished and awaiting xenons from SupremePowerParts.
Also, while I was under the hood today I noticed a factory strut tower brace was on there. I haven't ever noticed it before, i thought that was pretty cool.
My RX is now polished and awaiting xenons from SupremePowerParts.
Last edited by LexRX; May 9, 2002 at 04:18 PM.
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Sweet Nick... soon to be HID fella =)
ya, i did noticed that strut bar under the hood... when i got my ride, i was looking for a spot or something to see if it was possible to add one on, but we have one already haha =)
ya, i did noticed that strut bar under the hood... when i got my ride, i was looking for a spot or something to see if it was possible to add one on, but we have one already haha =)
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I figured it out, I unscrewed the headlights and mounted them with duct tape and string. I just loosen and tighten the string to vary the beam height. The fit and finish isn't what is was before, but they are adjustable from inside the cabin.
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Originally posted by LexRX
I figured it out, I unscrewed the headlights and mounted them with duct tape and string. I just loosen and tighten the string to vary the beam height. The fit and finish isn't what is was before, but they are adjustable from inside the cabin.
I figured it out, I unscrewed the headlights and mounted them with duct tape and string. I just loosen and tighten the string to vary the beam height. The fit and finish isn't what is was before, but they are adjustable from inside the cabin.
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There is an adjustment and you can find it when you open the hood. Behind the headlight asembly on the upper part, you will see a "wheel" the size of a quarter. The wheel is notched and has a dot mark on its face as guide. It has an aluminum color, kinda silver grayish. Turn it counterclockwise to lower the aim, and vice versa.
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Is this what you are talking about (pic below)? I checked a couple of days ago and saw that - that's the only thing I thought that it could be. So, I aimed my lights on a wall at night and tried to twist it with my hand. I didn't get very far with that b/c I was too lazy to get the proper tool. I was waiting until my HID's arrive to find out for sure...but now I know 
Thanks for the info - it'll be a great help
Thanks for the info - it'll be a great help
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I ordered the 4300K Phillips kit from SupremePowerParts.com. It should be here any day now. As a matter of fact, I'm expecting it tomorrow.
I went in on a group buy from AcuraMDX.org. I even told the guy from SPP that I was putting them on an RX - he didn't care, probably still making a good profit.
I can't wait to put them in!!!
I went in on a group buy from AcuraMDX.org. I even told the guy from SPP that I was putting them on an RX - he didn't care, probably still making a good profit.
I can't wait to put them in!!!
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Pics for sure - i'll compare before and after
The group buy price was $499 which includes shipping - no tax. They had cheaper prices, but for off-branded HID's. I went with the Phillips. They originally price them at $540. I almost went with autolamps-online but the only reason I didn't was SPP had a better 5 year warranty. Autolamps offers the same kit for $499 at regular price. I thing autolamps is a great company but they are in the U.K. and didn't have the warranty.
-nick
The group buy price was $499 which includes shipping - no tax. They had cheaper prices, but for off-branded HID's. I went with the Phillips. They originally price them at $540. I almost went with autolamps-online but the only reason I didn't was SPP had a better 5 year warranty. Autolamps offers the same kit for $499 at regular price. I thing autolamps is a great company but they are in the U.K. and didn't have the warranty.
-nick
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