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Old 07-09-2008 | 11:08 AM
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Do you guys get brighted?

When i drive at night on two lane roads people always bright me when i only have my low beams on. I was wondering if anyone else has this happen. I seriously get it like 5 times a night when i drive at night. It is really aggrivating and i didnt think that the low beams were THAT bright. Just wondering about other experiences. THanks!
Old 07-09-2008 | 11:30 AM
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I got brighted by two cars in a row a couple of nights ago.
Old 07-09-2008 | 11:41 AM
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it really p**ses me off and kind of startles me a little bit.
Old 07-09-2008 | 11:47 AM
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Haven't had that problem here. Just curious if you have leveled or lowered your HHR. Would think that doing either would change the angle of the beam.
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:07 PM
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You need to have the headlights aligned. If you haven't lowered the rear of the vehicle, and you don't carry 800 lbs in the rear storage then they were set wrong at the factory. Nothing worse then having the guy coming at you blinded!!!
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:09 PM
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about once a month. It used to be more often in a construction zone by my house but since that project has been done is it not quite as frequently. I just bright them back. Hey you wanna see bright lights buddy? Here ya go!
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:19 PM
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Sometimes when I get "brighted" I find out it's actually a speed trap or accident I'm being warned about. You never know.
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:35 PM
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yep but it is usually when I have my fog lights on also I use them when I drive the back roads Its all country and 2 lane so I like to see the critters im about to test as a speed bump. So far ive been able to dodge them all unless you count the big ass snake but it took up half of both lanes
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:35 PM
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My headlights were way off from the factory- the right one was about 8 inches higher than the left. Take a close look, they could be set way too high.
Old 07-09-2008 | 12:37 PM
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Page 5-38 & 5-39 in your owners manual will show how to check and adjust. The owners manual is that book that came in your new car that did not come in a little pouch to hold it, That nobody reads but cry because it did not come with a pouch to put it in

Page 5-38 & 5-39 is for a 06 might not be the same for 07-08

you can also adjust your fogs the same way I put my fogs 1" lower then my lows



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