2016 Low beam LED angle too high?

[matt88]

I drive a lot of country roads at night, and with just the low beam LEDs I get flashed by the high beams of opposing traffic frequently - mainly if I'm on an upslope.

Any other 16 owners get high beams flashed at them?

 

[Exit32]

I drive a lot of country roads at night, and with just the low beam LEDs I get flashed by the high beams of opposing traffic frequently - mainly if I'm on an upslope.

Any other 16 owners get high beams flashed at them?

I have a '16 Platinum and haven't been flashed by oncoming traffic. The LED headlights appear to have a very abrupt cut-off at the top, so if they're aimed correctly, they shouldn't bother oncoming drivers.

I believe the owners manual contains a section on how to adjust the headlight aim, so maybe you can adjust yours down a bit?

 

[613GT500]

The LEDs are definitely bright.
I was in front of one a few weeks ago on a long single lane stretch of road and boy was it distracting.

 

[Halwg]

I'm voting for Trump because he's going to put a stop to these blinding lights!

 

[Ecobeast]

At certain angles, they are very bright. And I love them. I do get "flashed" a lot though. Then I turn on my high beams to show them I'm not being a jag...

 

[1995E]

Are they adjustable like the 2011 - 2015s? That was the nice thing about projectors.

 

[peterk9]

Are they adjustable like the 2011 - 2015s? That was the nice thing about projectors.

Yes they are according to the manual.
Vertically only.

Peter

 

[matt88]

I tilted the angle downward today using a 1/2" socket. Easily turns by hand. I marked the spot on my garage wall before and after so I can return if need be.

Now we'll wait and see.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

I can tell you that the LED headlights and fogs put out an impressive amount of light and time will tell if i get the oncoming flashes.

 

[matt88]

I have noticed a pattern: I only get flashed if the road suddenly causes the car's angle to pitch up relative to oncoming traffic. I think that because the lights have such an abrupt cutoff line, there is no gradual onset of light towards the oncoming traffic. To them, it may appear as though I just turned ON my highbeams.

 

[Black Eyed]

i was wondering how the new 2016 leds looks like on the road ?


any pic or video ?

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

This was with the LED fogs on as well

 

[Black Eyed]

Amazing

 

[edub]

i get flashed in my 13 with halogen ALL the time! i guess the tradition will continue when we pick up our platinum Friday!!!! Cant wait.

 

[1995E]

i get flashed in my 13 with halogen ALL the time! i guess the tradition will continue when we pick up our platinum Friday!!!! Cant wait.

You can adjust the 13s and I think you can adjust the 16s too.

 

[peterk9]

You can adjust the 13s and I think you can adjust the 16s too.

Yes you can. Vertically only.

Peter

 

[peterk9]

i get flashed in my 13 with halogen ALL the time! i guess the tradition will continue when we pick up our platinum Friday!!!! Cant wait.

If that is the case, perhaps you should have them checked for proper adjustment. I would guess they are aimed too high.

Peter

 

[edub]

they are aimed perfectly per two different dealers, they are just perceived as being to bright by oncoming traffic.

 

[peterk9]

they are aimed perfectly per two different dealers, they are just perceived as being to bright by oncoming traffic.

Very unusual. I can't recall any other posts where members state this (flashing) seems to be happening on a regular basis when running the stock halogens. In fact there don't seem to be many either from those running the HID headlights.

Peter

 

[s2upid]

been flashed probably once since owning it... i've found that the default low beam LED was angled perfectly for cars.. i never really see it flooding the other person's cabin.. seems to cut off right at their trunk. I think it is pretty bright in regards to residual brightness though.

my2cents.