headlights too low??

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May 2, 2016 | 03:46 AM

#101

Buzzkill

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From: Maryland

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.

May 6, 2016 | 11:41 AM

#102

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.

Oct 25, 2020 | 12:38 PM

#103

dll932

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From: Euclid Ohio

Quote:

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.

Oct 25, 2020 | 12:40 PM

#104

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.

Dec 9, 2020 | 10:39 PM

#105

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.