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Hey guys & gals,
I picked up a 2014 IS 250 AWD in July. I was indecisive about the LED headlights but after a little research, I decided it was a good call. However, now that's in winter and dark out at 4pm I've really noticed how low the LED headlights are aimed. The high beams are even worse! I had a 12 GTI Autobahn and that car had the best headlights I've ever had and I was able to raise the headlights just hair very easily.
At any rate, I spent an hour today trying to figure out how to raise the headlights. Has anyone done a DIY on this yet or can even locate the leveling devices? Also, I wanted to change out the H16 11W fog light bulbs but 11W seems so dim... The average bulb is a 50-55W. Won't that melt the housing?
I picked up a 2014 IS 250 AWD in July. I was indecisive about the LED headlights but after a little research, I decided it was a good call. However, now that's in winter and dark out at 4pm I've really noticed how low the LED headlights are aimed. The high beams are even worse! I had a 12 GTI Autobahn and that car had the best headlights I've ever had and I was able to raise the headlights just hair very easily.
At any rate, I spent an hour today trying to figure out how to raise the headlights. Has anyone done a DIY on this yet or can even locate the leveling devices? Also, I wanted to change out the H16 11W fog light bulbs but 11W seems so dim... The average bulb is a 50-55W. Won't that melt the housing?
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Hey guys & gals, I picked up a 2014 IS 250 AWD in July. I was indecisive about the LED headlights but after a little research, I decided it was a good call. However, now that's in winter and dark out at 4pm I've really noticed how low the LED headlights are aimed. The high beams are even worse! I had a 12 GTI Autobahn and that car had the best headlights I've ever had and I was able to raise the headlights just hair very easily. At any rate, I spent an hour today trying to figure out how to raise the headlights. Has anyone done a DIY on this yet or can even locate the leveling devices? Also, I wanted to change out the H16 11W fog light bulbs but 11W seems so dim... The average bulb is a 50-55W. Won't that melt the housing?
http://www.bellof.co.jp/products/led...b/boldray.html
It is noticeably brighter than the stock halogen light and it has a good light spread. Also a popular choice for the fog used in BRZ and FR-S in Japan.
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when you open the hood and look directly down at the back of the headlight unit, you'll see a white plastic hex shaped screw thats 8mm in width, use an 8mm opened end wrench to adjust up/down by turning left or right.
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Check out this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-third-generation/738276-head-light-adjustment-2.html
It helped me out a ton when adjusting my headlights after lowering the car. Its super easy once you get the snap-on cover off.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-third-generation/738276-head-light-adjustment-2.html
It helped me out a ton when adjusting my headlights after lowering the car. Its super easy once you get the snap-on cover off.
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Check out this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ustment-2.html
It helped me out a ton when adjusting my headlights after lowering the car. Its super easy once you get the snap-on cover off.
It helped me out a ton when adjusting my headlights after lowering the car. Its super easy once you get the snap-on cover off.
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Hey guys & gals,
I picked up a 2014 IS 250 AWD in July. I was indecisive about the LED headlights but after a little research, I decided it was a good call. However, now that's in winter and dark out at 4pm I've really noticed how low the LED headlights are aimed. The high beams are even worse! I had a 12 GTI Autobahn and that car had the best headlights I've ever had and I was able to raise the headlights just hair very easily.
At any rate, I spent an hour today trying to figure out how to raise the headlights. Has anyone done a DIY on this yet or can even locate the leveling devices? Also, I wanted to change out the H16 11W fog light bulbs but 11W seems so dim... The average bulb is a 50-55W. Won't that melt the housing?
I picked up a 2014 IS 250 AWD in July. I was indecisive about the LED headlights but after a little research, I decided it was a good call. However, now that's in winter and dark out at 4pm I've really noticed how low the LED headlights are aimed. The high beams are even worse! I had a 12 GTI Autobahn and that car had the best headlights I've ever had and I was able to raise the headlights just hair very easily.
At any rate, I spent an hour today trying to figure out how to raise the headlights. Has anyone done a DIY on this yet or can even locate the leveling devices? Also, I wanted to change out the H16 11W fog light bulbs but 11W seems so dim... The average bulb is a 50-55W. Won't that melt the housing?
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I finally got the time to aim them. I raised both of them by 1.5 turn. It's amazing how much difference that makes!!! For easier access I took the engine covers off, removed the washer fluid pipe leading to the reservoir, removed the air intake assembly (it's really easy, just be patient). I was able to then get excellent access to both headlights.
Which fog LED's did you use? (Link?)nI was thinking about going to yellow fogs but I don't want them to start washing out the headlights.
Which fog LED's did you use? (Link?)nI was thinking about going to yellow fogs but I don't want them to start washing out the headlights.
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