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Old 04-07-24 | 08:11 AM
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I don't have the triple beams but want them. Possible to add the third beam, replace the whole assembly, better third party options? Any ideas possible cost if someone has already done this? Thanks,
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Not worth the $3K cost on parts alone then having to figure out how to reconfigure the car. They really aren’t worth the cost unless you’re in Canada where the matrix function is enabled.
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Originally Posted by Urlik
Not worth the $3K cost on parts alone then having to figure out how to reconfigure the car. They really aren’t worth the cost unless you’re in Canada where the matrix function is enabled.
wow that much? thanks for letting me know, they're stunning but not worth that, I agree
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Several owners (myself included) have raised the 'aim' of the headlights. You can do this without blinding oncoming drivers, while providing more light down the road.

Open the hood, look for the U<--->D hole over each headlamp. 2 full turns UP will get you into the ballpark IIRC.

Verify that the beam cutoff 'drops' while backing away from a wall, on a flat surface.
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Carbuff2, thanks for the info. I too have thought that at the stock setting the headlights are aimed too low. The cutoff is significantly lower than the cut off on my '24 Audi A6 (or on my '73 Alfa Spider with Carello H4s, but I digress). I'll make the change and report.
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I THINK this is the Topic on headlamp aim...too long for me to look right now.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ust+headlamps+
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Originally Posted by Carbuff2
I THINK this is the Topic on headlamp aim...too long for me to look right now.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ust+headlamps+
It's in this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-at-night.html
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I never even noticed the beam height, interesting thread pivot. My desire for the trips is motivated by nothing more than pure conceit, truth be told
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Originally Posted by Grudo
I never even noticed the beam height, interesting thread pivot. My desire for the trips is motivated by nothing more than pure conceit, truth be told
At least Lexus gave you those two little lights that illuminate just for looks.
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