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omegadan2.2i

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Headlights
« on: 27 November 2007, 22:27:47 »
Is it me or are Omega headlights really poor??? :-?

I drove SWMBO's Y reg Polo the other night and this just highlighted how bad my Omega headlights are - I actually think they are quite dangerous especially when oncoming traffic is coming it is really difficult to make out your side of the road.  My previous Carlton headlights were bad, but these seem much worse!! >:(

Any suggestions??

My Omega is 2002 CD Saloon non-Xenons.

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Re: Headlights
« Reply #1 on: 27 November 2007, 22:32:27 »
t-cut the lenses and give a good polish, best you can hope for.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #2 on: 27 November 2007, 22:57:55 »
You're not on your own, tried many things, brighter bulbs etc. Still poor. Be interested to see the replies though :-/
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #3 on: 27 November 2007, 23:24:21 »
Mine are also crap!!! Im tryin to adjust them but even that doesnt work!!!! Take off the actual glass/plastic part n polish the inside!!! I think its one thing opel messed up wen building the omega!!! Hope it works :)
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #4 on: 04 December 2007, 21:36:51 »
the problem with the headlights is that are plastic  :(

i found the best way to restore the headlight is by using a 12,000 grade wet and dry paper which is designed for taking scratches out of glass and perspex

it is hard to find the wet and dry paper
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #5 on: 04 December 2007, 21:39:58 »
yep mine was bad also..Joined the dark side and added aftermarket xenons  ;D
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2007, 08:21:46 »
Better bulbs and corrrect setup........HID's are an option although its a bit of a grey area
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #7 on: 05 December 2007, 09:23:47 »
I have xenons in mine, which seem to be plenty bright enough. The problem I have is that they are set way too low, a complete nightmare when driving on a dual carriageway with no street lights. I've only had my car a couple of weeks and plan to take it somewhere to see if they can be adjusted.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #8 on: 05 December 2007, 10:27:00 »
They can be adjusted manualy.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #9 on: 05 December 2007, 11:24:16 »
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They can be adjusted manualy.

I'm sure it isn't that difficult to do, but being mechanically ignorant - how do I do that? How do I ensure that I don't raise them too high and blind everyone?

Thanks for your help.

Rob.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #10 on: 05 December 2007, 11:30:34 »
The method that I use is...

I drive upto a garage door on a flat (not neccasary to be level but, must be constantly flat) drive so the bumper is a few inches from the door. I then use a small piece of tape to mark the position of the bright spots (centre top of the beam pattern) of the light output on the door.

Then reverse the car back a few meters and adjust the beam pattern so the bright spot is 10mm ish below the markings......job done.

Interestingly, I have done this on quite a few cars now and every one has subsequently passed the MOT.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #11 on: 05 December 2007, 11:46:24 »
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The method that I use is...

I drive upto a garage door on a flat (not neccasary to be level but, must be constantly flat) drive so the bumper is a few inches from the door. I then use a small piece of tape to mark the position of the bright spots (centre top of the beam pattern) of the light output on the door.

Then reverse the car back a few meters and adjust the beam pattern so the bright spot is 10mm ish below the markings......job done.

Interestingly, I have done this on quite a few cars now and every one has subsequently passed the MOT.

OK. I can cope with doing that - how do I actually adjust the height of the beam, or will that be obvious when I take a look?

thanks.

Rob.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #12 on: 05 December 2007, 12:06:41 »
Lift the bonnet and on the top front edge of the lamp you will see two adjusters which accept a hex type drive......one of these does vertical adjustment and the other horizontal.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #13 on: 05 December 2007, 12:25:55 »
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Lift the bonnet and on the top front edge of the lamp you will see two adjusters which accept a hex type drive......one of these does vertical adjustment and the other horizontal.
Excellent. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Headlights
« Reply #14 on: 05 December 2007, 12:35:21 »
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The method that I use is...

I drive upto a garage door on a flat (not neccasary to be level but, must be constantly flat) drive so the bumper is a few inches from the door. I then use a small piece of tape to mark the position of the bright spots (centre top of the beam pattern) of the light output on the door.

Then reverse the car back a few meters and adjust the beam pattern so the bright spot is 10mm ish below the markings......job done.

Interestingly, I have done this on quite a few cars now and every one has subsequently passed the MOT.

 ::) :y
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