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Old 05-30-17, 11:08 AM
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Default 98-00 HID beam pattern, pics?

Wondering if anyone has some pics of the OEM type 98-00 HID headlamps at night?
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You looking for a cut-off / beam pattern picture? I have aftermarket 6000k's in my 99LS, I'll snap some pictures tonight of it up against my garage door. It isn't the "crispiest" cut-off especially compared to today's headlights, but definitely not bad for being 18 years old with aftermarket bulbs.
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yes cut off, depth and spread. how far down the road can you see?

As dumb as this is...i have fx45 projector retrofits, the light is very very good, depth spread cutoff etc..but i just dont think it looks right during the day, looks cleaner with the OEM lenses...yes this is totally a form>function thing
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projectors outputs better than reflector housings but generally look more cyborg than classy.
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exactly, looks like a cyborg lol
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Keep in mind that these pictures were quickly taken with my iPhone 6 that is now 2.5 years old and pretty heavily used. I tried to get a few different angles with a few different focus points.
Also in pic 4 of 6, the rear wheels are dropped down a curb, while the fronts are still up on the driveway. Hence the appearance of the headlights seemingly aimed higher than expected in that photo.







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decent light output for reflector housings! thanks for the pics.
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