Post by: The Gonz on April 20, 2019, 10:02:28
I suspect these channels, which can be seen as holes in the top surfaces of the clusters, were included to house beam adjusters. Does any variant feature these mechanisms?
Post by: The Gonz on April 20, 2019, 10:23:11
Oh well, mystery solved.
Post by: tw2005 on April 20, 2019, 10:34:52
When I replaced my incandescent amber turn bulbs with combo DRL modules, the base on each module was somewhat smaller than the more complex contact-integrated OEM base. Nevertheless, I reused some of the OEM rubber as adapters, the module bases pressed into place and alignment with the help of cut lengths of coat hanger wire slid down into some conveniently located channels in the cluster assemblies.Fitted for , not with :D Have not found anything
I suspect these channels, which can be seen as holes in the top surfaces of the clusters, were included to house beam adjusters. Does any variant feature these mechanisms?
Go electric
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Post by: The Gonz on April 20, 2019, 11:10:02
I suppose the European approach is to adjust every time you carry a load of groceries in the boot. :lol:
You know I like gadgets, and I will always wonder what might have been. :winker:
Post by: tw2005 on April 20, 2019, 11:14:46
Quite a fancy feature for something I might adjust once every 100,000 km. :eek:Have not looked at how it integrates but if it's anything like the i40 that one is tied to sensors on the suspension :scared:
I suppose the European approach is to adjust every time you carry a load of groceries in the boot. :lol:
You know I like gadgets, and I will always wonder what might have been. :winker:
Post by: The Gonz on April 20, 2019, 11:21:42
if it's anything like the i40 that one is tied to sensors on the suspensionHoly sensor fusion, G-man, talk about dynamic levelling! :scared:
Post by: tw2005 on April 20, 2019, 22:22:44
general example of the sensor Hyundai . Kia productif it's anything like the i40 that one is tied to sensors on the suspensionHoly sensor fusion, G-man, talk about dynamic levelling! :scared:
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And some trivia I was unaware of.
I have Adaptive HIDs
HID headlights are several times brighter than conventional halogen lights, and because of this they can easily stun and dazzle other drivers and pedestrians. This is especially true on hills, and when driving over bumps and dips.
That’s why in Australia and Europe cars equipped with these headlights are required by law to be fitted with a self-levelling system that attempts to keep the headlights pointing down at the road.
Typically a self-levelling system will determine the car’s inclination by monitoring the front and rear suspension. Electric actuators, not too dissimilar to the ones that move adaptive headlights side to side, are then able to quickly adjust the projector’s beam up or down.
Post by: The Gonz on April 21, 2019, 01:04:51
Post by: tw2005 on April 21, 2019, 02:48:26
So the HID intensity drove the legislation that drove the adaptive leveling. This isn't something that gets a lot of discussion but makes it really obvious to the constabulary when an HQ has aftermarket HIDs :eek:My thoughts too and likely why HID kits are not ADR approved
RACQ
Aftermarket HID conversions
Aftermarket HID conversions are available however their on-road use will generally contravene the relevant federal legislation. HID headlight conversions are not permitted under Queensland legislation either.
Nor do these simple retro conversions provide the necessary self-levelling system and headlight washers.
If the vehicle manufacturer offered optional HID lights on a particular model, then retrofitting the complete system, including the self-levelling system and headlight washers, to a similar model would be acceptable. But fitting a system to a different make or model is unlikely to be viable due to necessary certification requirements.
I got to ask, why would a headlight washer system be mandatory as well?
Post by: nzenigma on April 21, 2019, 04:08:13
... the module bases pressed into place and alignment with the help of cut lengths of coat hanger wire slid down into some conveniently located channels ...
Holy sensor fusion, G-man, talk about dynamic levelling! :scared:
Post by: The Gonz on April 21, 2019, 08:58:44
The 'A team' now bring you the Max 8 manual....Fair suck, Kiwi bro, I'm only adapting LEDs, not HIDs. :D... the module bases pressed into place and alignment with the help of cut lengths of coat hanger wire slid down into some conveniently located channels ...Holy sensor fusion, G-man, talk about dynamic levelling! :scared: