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VAbdul · 07-31-2012, 12:27 AM

Are factory RS headlights supposed to be a little weaker than other HIDs? I've seen a couple threads about this but mine seem to be a little too dim.

My RS HIDs are not very strong when it comes to lighting up the road, they look bright when I stand infront of the car, but I can only see up to 20 feet in front of the car, my 98 Camry's regular headlights light up the road a whole lot better.

I thought it was because I had replaced my HID bulbs (D1S) with Phillips Aftermarket bulbs and I assumed they were not strong enough and possibly counterfeit, but I just got my OSRAM (OEM) D1S bulb and it's the same brightness as my Phillips bulb.

How do I troubleshoot the ballast? Do I need to adjust the direction of the headlights despite never having changed it? (Or simply because I replaced my bulbs)?

07-31-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
VAbdul Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA Posts: 128	What's wrong with my headlights? Are factory RS headlights supposed to be a little weaker than other HIDs? I've seen a couple threads about this but mine seem to be a little too dim. My RS HIDs are not very strong when it comes to lighting up the road, they look bright when I stand infront of the car, but I can only see up to 20 feet in front of the car, my 98 Camry's regular headlights light up the road a whole lot better. I thought it was because I had replaced my HID bulbs (D1S) with Phillips Aftermarket bulbs and I assumed they were not strong enough and possibly counterfeit, but I just got my OSRAM (OEM) D1S bulb and it's the same brightness as my Phillips bulb. How do I troubleshoot the ballast? Do I need to adjust the direction of the headlights despite never having changed it? (Or simply because I replaced my bulbs)? __________________ Me on Twitter.