Re: Low beam on 06 HCH
I hope not everyone is running out and adjusting their lights higher so they can see farther. The current USDOT standard for vertical aiming is 2.1" of drop per 25 feet. Not only that, Hondas have been notorious for their sharp cutoff on the low beam lights and yes it does take some getting used to. If you're re-aiming your lights, get a tape measure and make sure you're doing so according to spec so that you do not cause unnecessary glare and blindness to oncoming drivers.
In addition, while the Sylvania Silverstars are "whiter" it's achieved by tinting the glass, which effectively cuts brightness. For the H4/9003 bulbs (used on my Element) The Sylvania Silverstars only have a light output of (High/Low-beam) 1500/910 lumens. The Osram Silverstars on the other hand, have a light output of 1700/1075 lumens. The Osrams are probably the best bulb upgrade out there, although regardless of which one you get, they will not last as long as stock bulbs.
Currently:
2003 Honda Element SLMEX4WDAuto
Honda Accessories: Roof Rack, Cargo Cover, Table Legs, Cabana Tent & Poles, Side Steps
Aftermarket & Homemade Accessories: Billet aluminum grille, Silverstar headlights, Cyberwhite Fog and Driving Lights, Hardwired 400W power inverter, Extra 12v socket, Homemade nylon privacy curtain, Rear sunroof sunscreen, Garmin Streetpilot III GPS, 40GB Neuros digital audio computer
Tires: Yokohama Geolanders H/T-S 225/70/R16
By March:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid MP
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