headlights too low??

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#101

05-02-2016 | 04:46 AM

Buzzkill

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Just recently got a fit myself, I have had no issues so far driving at night. Although so far I have had fog lamps on with them as well. I'll try them without next time I go night driving.

#102

05-06-2016 | 12:41 PM

Uncle Gary

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I suspect that Honda errs on the side of "politeness" when it comes to headlamp aiming from the factory, so as not to offend other drivers in the city.

#103

10-25-2020 | 01:38 PM

dll932

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Originally Posted by e46reef

After the low beams are readjusted, is the brightness of the headlight bulbs sufficient? Has anyone felt the need to upgrade bulbs? I have heard good things about the Osram Silverstar bulbs (NOT the Sylvania Silverstars, they are actually different; the Osram versions can be found online as they are typically Euro or non-US spec).

you can get brighter bulbs but they don't last as long.

#104

10-25-2020 | 01:40 PM

dll932

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Originally Posted by hogwylde

I traded in my crappy Lincoln for my Fit, and the Lincoln had POS low beams and NO HIGH BEAMS AT ALL!

So to me, the Fit lighting is just wonderful!!!!

I read that cars sold in the US have crappy headlights in general.

#105

12-09-2020 | 11:39 PM

dll932

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Originally Posted by dll932

I read that cars sold in the US have crappy headlights in general.

I read that too, but my wife's Accord has better lights than my Fit. As was mentioned, brighter bulbs help but don't last as long. I added a pair of driving lights in the grill which help some. It's too easy to outdrive your lights. Not much other choice but to go slower.