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Old 07-28-2011, 03:08 PM
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Gen 1 Help before I give up?

ok so there are 3 main issues that i'm not sure how to fix.
1)the cut-off line on the HID's curves upwards along the sides on both headlights
2)the passenger side HID doesn't fully light up (i changed ballasts and that didnt work)
3)when aiming my driver's side light, i need to turn the screws waaay too much in order to even get the beam to move.

Please help with as little amount of $#IT as possible.
Old 07-28-2011, 03:13 PM
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Well a lot of this sounds like it might be shitty HID bulbs.
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I have an extra set of bulbs that i got to try and fix the 2nd problem but it didnt work.
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shitty balasts?
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i tried switching ballasts. no luck. same problems.

Bump for help?
Old 08-01-2011, 12:20 PM
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My opinion sell them, OEM is way better quality. all those projectors belong in a kids meal.

Sorry for no real answer so free bump.

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Old 08-01-2011, 03:23 PM
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shitty projector maybe? i have a spare if you really really want to try swapping but idk how or if the projecto can go bad. ya they arent oem quality but still
Old 08-01-2011, 03:31 PM
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My gen1's had no light output in the middle of the cutoff. I would have light shining down the sides of the road but not down the middle. Aimed right and everything. Now I have retros and they are 100x better, they light up everything in front of me lol
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First.. All projectors are NOT designed for HIDs nor say you can run them. 2nd, all projectors suck lol. Get retros! we have a GB sale going on now!!
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why dont u retro the 1st gen projectors then?
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