Help Me See Again

[fubu172]

Hi peeps just bought a lowered 172.

Is there anyway i can adjust the height of the beam of my headlights?

Cheers

 

[benji&eka]

yup, inside the cab below the column on the o/s of it there is a level control, use it

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by benji&eka on 24 August 2005

yup, inside the cab below the column on the o/s of it there is a level control, use it

not on a mk2 there isnt!

You need to adjust them using the white nuts on the back of the individual lights or get renault to adjust them with their computer, either way you really need to know what youre doing before you play with them.

 

[fubu172]

Chhers Pete, tried that little twisty and it adjusted the lights on the dahsboard!

Cheers

 

[Rick]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 24 August 2005
Quote: Originally posted by benji&eka on 24 August 2005yup, inside the cab below the column on the o/s of it there is a level control, use it[/QUOTE]not on a mk2 there isnt!You need to adjust them using the white nuts on the back of the individual lights or get renault to adjust them with their computer, either way you really need to know what youre doing before you play with them.


Yep. And when you have an MOT theyll change them back to standard and charge you for the privilege!

Fairly straightforward job tho. Easiest way is to park about 30 yards away form a wall (facing it). Switch your lights on and then adjust the white hex nut on the lights. Youll be able to see on the wall how much the lights have dipped.

 

[benji&eka]

seriously the ph2 172 doesnt have a level control? thats really poor!

id have thought that if they didnt have a thumb wheel theyd have self levelers with a proximity switch

 

[Grandpa Munster]

They are self levelling.

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by benji&eka on 24 August 2005


seriously the ph2 172 doesnt have a level control? thats really poor!

id have thought that if they didnt have a thumb wheel theyd have self levelers with a proximity switch

As said already theyre self leveling hence when you lower the rear of the car the lights point down as if there was extra weight in the back, not exactly poor more clever for those who arent going to mod their car!