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How do you guys feel about the triple beam headlights?
I did my first night ride on a twisty hilly poorly lit road and man I did not feel comfortable AT ALL. It doesnt seem like the throw on these lights are very far. The beam pattern from side to side was good. At times I could not see the top of the hill or the street signs saying the road was curving. Highbeams helped alot, but I was underwhelmed with how these lights performed considering the price point. I had alot more trust in my 2016 tacoma halogen headlights.
I haven't adjusted the headlights, it's just factory settings. Without blinding oncoming traffic, have you guys adjusted the bulbs to be tilted up slightly?
I agree with you, but only with the IS. I had the LED headlights on my ES and they were significantly brighter. Maybe the IS has smaller LEDs or something? I haven't tried adjusting them, didn't know it was possible.
I personally liked how bright the projector headlights are from my is350. Its reach seemed to be much better as well but thats just me. I havent really driven my IS500 a lot at night but in the few instances I did in the mountain pass near my house, it was not the best. It felt that projection was aimed lower than what I am used to.
I agree with you, but only with the IS. I had the LED headlights on my ES and they were significantly brighter. Maybe the IS has smaller LEDs or something? I haven't tried adjusting them, didn't know it was possible.
Originally Posted by subtl
I personally liked how bright the projector headlights are from my is350. Its reach seemed to be much better as well but thats just me. I havent really driven my IS500 a lot at night but in the few instances I did in the mountain pass near my house, it was not the best. It felt that projection was aimed lower than what I am used to.
I drive with the auto feature on. It uses the bright lights much more than I would. It makes a big difference especially on roads with hills and twists.
I drive with the auto feature on. It uses the bright lights much more than I would. It makes a big difference especially on roads with hills and twists.
The highbeams were an absolute requirement on my drive. I just didn't expect for the "premium" headlights to be this bad.
I don't know if I would feel comfortable in any car at night on a twisty, hilly, poorly lit road, but if I drove it, I would take my BMW.
They make the best headlights in the business....IMHO.
I've seen them shine light around corners from a slight twist of my steering wheel.
Funny thing is, it was just a night cruise, nothing aggressive by any means. If it was an aggressive drive, I probably would have backed off because of the headlights.
Funny thing is, it was just a night cruise, nothing aggressive by any means. If it was an aggressive drive, I probably would have backed off because of the headlights.
The Lexus lights make me think appearance had a priority over functionality.... especially in the IS. They do look great.
I had to adjust mine upward. From the factory they were too low and I couldn’t see far enough ahead to feel safe. Once moved up they are very good. Not great, but good. To adjust is a few twist of a long screwdriver. Fairly simple.
I think because they're so laser focused they seem to not be that good but they are. Anyway, here's how to adjust them, use that screw and turn either left or right while pointing at a wall while your car is straight and level.
10-08-23, 05:56 AM
Triplebeam headlights, not that great.
