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People annoyed even with my low beams

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jethro, Oct 4, 2013.

  1. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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    jethro

    jethro [OP] Master Baiter

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    I have checked my headlight alignment, they are right on and not too high. But with my stock headlights I have people constantly beaming me, or flipping me off at night, even with low beams. Do others have this happening? I've never had a vehicle with such bright headlights. I don't know if I have ever used the high beams actually since I took delivery.
     
  2. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM
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    richardbui23

    richardbui23 That guy

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    yeah tacos come with great headlights. just be prepared for the shitstorm from other drives
     
  3. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    Shauncho

    Shauncho Embrace your inner Bro-ness

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    I just yell "cry about it" as I drive by them...it is what it is. Not your fault the stock lights kick ass. :)
     
  4. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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  5. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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    Rylee

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  6. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    Pugga

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    How are you aiming them and are you still using stock bulbs? I'm lifted using upgraded bulbs and have never had an issue with getting flashed or flipped off.
     
  7. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    richardbui23

    richardbui23 That guy

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    this..so much win in this...
     
  8. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    point them down some and a little to the right, did this and it stopped all the flippin
     
  9. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:45 AM
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    You said that you checked the "headlight alignment, they are right on."

    By that I assume you went to a professional with the equipment and had them checked. I have a 2013 with a 3 inch lift done by the dealer and I do not get any unusual amount of requests to lower my beams.
    On the rare occasions when I do I simply blink my high beams at them to show them I am on low beams. Problem solved.
    If you drive with your fog lights on with oncoming traffic that can blind people, but if the headlights are adjusted properly there should not be any unusual requests to turn down the beams.
     
  10. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    Pugga

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    Fixed for you :rolleyes:

    Savedone, what 'equipment' do you think is required to check headlight alignment? Anyone can do it with a screwdriver, level surface that dies into a wall, a tape measure and some painters tape.
     
  11. Oct 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    I haven't had anyone flash me since getting the truck. Went on a trip and drove some 2 lane backroad highways and people coming down the hill while I was going up didn't seem to appreciate my low beams.

    Otherwise no issues since then. I've stood in front of my truck and had no issue at standing height (so I presume all SUV's don't have an issue with me whatsoever), but kneeling down like a lowrider I could see the frustration....but if you go out of your way to align your lights just to accommodate that one extremely low vehicle, then you just move in to sacrificing your light distance for 2 seconds of appeasing someone who should just look a little to the side when you pass by.
     
  12. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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    throw some hids in there and see how many you get! hahaha i get flashed all the time but whatever i can see better with them.
     
  13. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:06 AM
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    blinding other drivers, but "whatever". get some projectors and do it right, please.
     
  14. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    -1 for unsafe asshole douchebag attitude and total lack of safety awareness
     
  15. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    lol
     
  16. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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    I always knew the OEM lights were much brighter than other stock shit. Never been flipped off or anything. Usually at lights or in a drive through i do usually shut them off. I guess HID's aren't really needed.
     
  17. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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    +1 for calling out asshole douchebag attitude and total lack of safety awareness :laugh:
     
  18. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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  19. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    Nope. HID's in our stock lights are worse because of the reflector bowl. Best upgrade is projectors! Thinking about asking for a set for Christmas!
     
  20. Oct 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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