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dkp2LT · 11-12-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

When people flash you it means there is a cop ahead on the road clocking speeders.

In my neck woods that is done by 3 quick flashes. Normally I can tell the difference between "there's a cop ahead" and "turn off your highbeams a$$hole."

Mutant Racer · 11-12-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

In my neck woods that is done by 3 quick flashes. Normally I can tell the difference between "there's a cop ahead" and "turn off your highbeams a$$hole."

Here people just scream at you half-blind with their head out the window for the highbeams. They have to do the flash real quick or the cop will pull over the flasher instead of the speeder.

zebra · 11-12-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

Here people just scream at you half-blind with their head out the window for the highbeams. They have to do the flash real quick or the cop will pull over the flasher instead of the speeder.

i remember an old man winning a suit against a cop who did that to him. something about inhibiting his right to free expression

Mutant Racer · 11-12-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

i remember an old man winning a suit against a cop who did that to him. something about inhibiting his right to free expression

Yeah it was some constitutional battle in court I think.

IPT · 11-12-2012, 11:15 PM

I know sometimes I find that beemers and other cars with HID's are pretty annoying when driving at night. I've been flashed a few times in my 2SS probably for the same reason, people find bright light in their eyes while driving annoying. I just flash them back to let them know I have my low beams on. More and more cars have them, it's just something people are gonna have to get used to.

It would make sense to be sure that selanoid is not stuck, but odds are they just think your brights are on.

mac1903 · 11-13-2012, 12:08 AM

i got the same issue and still get it from time to time...had it happen about 4 times within 2 weeks

Scalded Dog · 11-13-2012, 08:24 AM

My favorite face-palm moment is when I'm cruising along at night, and a car comes around a bend towards me... and I react quickly to hit the low beams... only, as soon as I do, I realize that I was ALREADY on lows, and all I did was just blaze the krap out of some poor schmuck's retinas.

Scalded Dog · 11-13-2012, 08:33 AM

"Hank, I found this thing on the car, where I can make the headlights WAY brighter! I just drive with that now, and I can't figure out why anybody would EVER use their lights the OTHER way!"---- Peggy Hill

bb040 · 11-13-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheveey57

When they flash you, flash your high beams back at them, then they'll realize what high beams are.

ditto

Candy_Camaro · 11-13-2012, 10:31 AM

Are you sure they aren't flashing to let you know there is a cop the way you're heading?

heRS · 11-13-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mshafer21

my right one is like 4 inches higher than the left one, is that normal? My neighbor is the manager of my Chevy dealer so i'll ask him to take a look.

The manufacturer will aim the left side lower so oncoming drivers don't get blinded. Pull up to a wall or fence with the lights on and if your drivers side light is level with or higher than the right side, adjust it down.
As a night commuter, I wish more people knew this.

it's one of my personal pet peeves.

Scalded Dog · 11-13-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mshafer21

my right one is like 4 inches higher than the left one, is that normal? My neighbor is the manager of my Chevy dealer so i'll ask him to take a look.

I remember a girl in high school telling me that... one is ALWAYS higher than the other, one is always bigger than the other. I've pretty much found it to be true. High beams, low beams, whatever...

cmb74656 · 11-13-2012, 09:12 PM

I used to get flashed in my Sierra after I swapped the stock headlamps for a pair of projector lamps out of a Denali. I have never been flashed in my Camaro.

11-13-2012, 12:08 AM	#48
mac1903 Drives: 2012 AGM 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 118	i got the same issue and still get it from time to time...had it happen about 4 times within 2 weeks __________________ 2012 AGM 2LT/RS Camaro (1st Camaro Ever and Love It!) Installed/Completed: Flat Black Powder Coated Rims/MRT 2.0 Catback Exhaust with Roto-FAB CAI/Showstoppers Sequential LED Side Mirrors and Front/Rear LED Side markerts/Technostalgia LED Sequential TailLights/Flat Black Chevy Emblem Incerts

11-13-2012, 09:12 PM	#55
cmb74656 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/BLI A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 980	I used to get flashed in my Sierra after I swapped the stock headlamps for a pair of projector lamps out of a Denali. I have never been flashed in my Camaro. __________________ Dan Wheldon (1978-2011) MODS: RX Performance catch can, Jegs CAI, ZL1 grille, chrome license plate frame, GM locking gas cap, Defender Worx chrome DRL bezels, GM molded splash guards, Oracle LED side markers, DRLs, tag lights and reverse lamps, Technostalgia Rapid Fire tail lamps, Vitesse shift paddle extenders, MBRP cat back. FUTURE: long tube headers, front splitter, slotted/drilled rotors, leather console and e-brake handle boot, remote fuel door and rear seat release, sway bars and bushings. WISH LIST: Edelbrock E-Force SC, LS3 conversion

11-12-2012, 11:15 PM	#47
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	I know sometimes I find that beemers and other cars with HID's are pretty annoying when driving at night. I've been flashed a few times in my 2SS probably for the same reason, people find bright light in their eyes while driving annoying. I just flash them back to let them know I have my low beams on. More and more cars have them, it's just something people are gonna have to get used to. It would make sense to be sure that selanoid is not stuck, but odds are they just think your brights are on.

11-13-2012, 08:24 AM	#49
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	My favorite face-palm moment is when I'm cruising along at night, and a car comes around a bend towards me... and I react quickly to hit the low beams... only, as soon as I do, I realize that I was ALREADY on lows, and all I did was just blaze the krap out of some poor schmuck's retinas.

11-13-2012, 08:33 AM	#50
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	"Hank, I found this thing on the car, where I can make the headlights WAY brighter! I just drive with that now, and I can't figure out why anybody would EVER use their lights the OTHER way!"---- Peggy Hill

11-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#52
Candy_Camaro Amanda Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 783 View My Garage	Are you sure they aren't flashing to let you know there is a cop the way you're heading?