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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:19 AM
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Something wrong with my lights?

Brand new here. Picked up a 2013 TSX Sedan base on Saturday.

I know I was on here yesterday complaining about how different the lights were from my old car. I'm past that now and I love them. It was just a matter of getting used to being able to see EVERYTHING.

However, I noticed the line of light isn't straight across. The left side line is lower. My gut tells me this is intentional and that's it to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. But I want to be sure that this is as it should be because if its not then it introduces the "Why isn't it." And, in the worst case, the answers to that question could include a front end collision.

So any help is appreciated.

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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:21 AM
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it's intentional and for that exact reason you stated: to not blind oncoming traffic.


https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+..._AUIBigA&dpr=1
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
it's intentional and for that exact reason you stated: to not blind oncoming traffic.


https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+..._AUIBigA&dpr=1
Thanks for the reply and gosh do I feel silly for not having any idea about this.
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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we all gotta start somewhere
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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It is a really stark contrast with the HIDs. But just look at that cutoff.

So purrty!
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Your gut feeling is spot on, that cut off is perfection. Congrats on the new car.
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DLCU2
Your gut feeling is spot on, that cut off is perfection. Congrats on the new car.

Now all I got to do is get the missus on board!
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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OP welcome to awesome lighting.

In the other world (honda's and retro fits, at least for me) this light pattern was the ultimate goal. Funny to see that you thought something was wrong.
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by icu2tsx
OP welcome to awesome lighting.

In the other world (honda's and retro fits, at least for me) this light pattern was the ultimate goal. Funny to see that you thought something was wrong.
They're amazing. My only worry now is that for some reason I'll be forced to go back to dingey yeelow lights. Still getting used to the sides of the beam and how it bounces with the road. But all in all, 10/10.
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Old Mar 18, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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This is so funny I just picked up my 2012 TSX and thought the same thing about the lights! I guess it will take some getting used to.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tara Wanukovich
This is so funny I just picked up my 2012 TSX and thought the same thing about the lights! I guess it will take some getting used to.
You'll love them. I don't know how I lived without them. Now if only the missus would get on board!
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