Light Pattern

Cyanide72 · 01-17-2013, 11:43 PM

Hi gents,
Couple months ago I complained about my headlights pointing down all the time. I finally went ahead and replaced the front sensor and the lights finally point straight.

One thing I did notice though is that the right headlight is pointing just a wee bit higher than my left. Is this normal or should both of them be exactly the same level?

I'll attach a picture I took with my phone. It's not as evident in the photo but on the road sometimes it feels as though the right one is too high. Maybe I just got used to the lights pointing down all the time? Shrug.

Let me know please.

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christiandflores · 01-18-2013, 09:02 AM

I think left is supposed to be lower to reduce glare to oncoming traffic in right hand drive countries. Our 3 bmws do the same thing

Solidjake · 01-18-2013, 12:09 PM

Make the left a bit smaller and take a bit futher back next time. Being so close does not help.

///MPR77 · 01-18-2013, 12:19 PM

Manually adjust them up a bit.

Cyanide72 · 01-18-2013, 12:49 PM

Will take another picture tonight from a bit further back. Apologies

01-17-2013, 11:43 PM	#1
Cyanide72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 228 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Light Pattern Hi gents, Couple months ago I complained about my headlights pointing down all the time. I finally went ahead and replaced the front sensor and the lights finally point straight. One thing I did notice though is that the right headlight is pointing just a wee bit higher than my left. Is this normal or should both of them be exactly the same level? I'll attach a picture I took with my phone. It's not as evident in the photo but on the road sometimes it feels as though the right one is too high. Maybe I just got used to the lights pointing down all the time? Shrug. Let me know please. __________________ Damned if we do, no fun if we don't.

01-18-2013, 09:02 AM	#2
christiandflores Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 301 My Ride: BMW M3 E46 View My Garage	I think left is supposed to be lower to reduce glare to oncoming traffic in right hand drive countries. Our 3 bmws do the same thing __________________ - Christian BMW M3 E46 \| Carbon Black Metallic \| Gray Nappa \| ZCP \| SMG \| 40% Tint \| LED Interior/Exterior Join Us at the San Diego North County Monthly BMW Meet

01-18-2013, 12:09 PM	#3
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,923 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Make the left a bit smaller and take a bit futher back next time. Being so close does not help. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

01-18-2013, 12:49 PM	#5
Cyanide72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 228 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Will take another picture tonight from a bit further back. Apologies __________________ Damned if we do, no fun if we don't.

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