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skuttduck · 09-04-2010, 05:25 AM

I've not been brighted here.

I'd expect it if you installed HID's into the factory halogen housings. I see those and hate them.

2010BumbleBee · 09-04-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGthat2SS

i have been flahsed a good bit of times. ive never known why..now i do!
but im not sure because ive seen the line of where my lights stop shining and its no where near eye level

+1

it hasn't happened to me yet and i don't see how where the beam
shines rather low. high beams do light up the sky though

what's the wattage on the RS HID kit ? it doesn't seem very powerful
compared to what i've seen driving around.

acatlover13 · 09-04-2010, 06:31 AM

It's only happened to me a couple of times. A lot of cars are starting to offer these, so I think most people are getting used to them. There's still a few who just like to flash their brights at you!!

soverydeb · 09-04-2010, 06:54 AM

just once to me...it's no biggie when you just flash 'em back.

KDInTheWind63 · 09-04-2010, 07:32 AM

I have never been flashed but the color difference of the lights may be bothering the other drivers.

SlingShot · 09-04-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KEEP RT

Not yet but it will happen. check the height on them, maybe to high on low-beam. the owners manual goes over the adjustments. Good luck.

Don't quote me on it but I think I've read somewhere these headlights are self leveling ...

I also have had cars flash their brights at me ...

jtzako · 09-04-2010, 09:15 AM

If it is happening that frequently maybe you should check the alignment of your lights. It isnt all that uncommon for things to be installed a bit wrong and aim too high.

zebra · 09-04-2010, 09:26 AM

proper alignment is key - especially with HIDs
try this - http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

i've had HIDs in the truck since this spring & i've never been flashed once because i keep them low enough.
however, if i do get flashed, i'm ready for them!

i just need some cooler-colored bulbs for the highs/fogs so they match the HIDs

jrc1122 · 09-04-2010, 09:28 AM

Maybe its a variation of the Urban Legend of the infamous gang initiation game. lol....

(for the record, I don't know how Gangs can exist, and initiation killings are confirmed to exist, but this one is always dismissed as an "Urbran Legend". Seems like they've killed for less)

VictoryMuscleCars · 09-04-2010, 09:30 AM

Yep, it has happened to me too.

Blackwolf · 09-04-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RoflCopter726

I love when people bright light me when mine arent even on, because then I just throw mine on until they pass and hope they feel stupid.

Seriously!??? Why not just a quick flash-back to let them know your high beams aren't on? How would you feel if your Wife, Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Grandchild, or Good Friend just happened to be walking or bike riding on the side of the road when some Azhat decides he want to blind an oncoming driver by intentionally leaving his high beams on and that car hits and kills one of them because he couldn't see them? All because you wanted someone to feel stupid???

All they thought they were doing is giving you a reminder that your brights were on. How are they supposed to know that they aren't? If your lights are indeed too bright for oncoming traffic, then it is most likely that your light levels need adjusting.

Think about it!

JFR1 · 09-04-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwolf

Seriously!??? Why not just a quick flash-back to let them know your high beams aren't on? How would you feel if your Wife, Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Grandchild, or Good Friend just happened to be walking or bike riding on the side of the road when some Azhat decides he want to blind an oncoming driver by intentionally leaving his high beams on and that car hits and kills one of them because he couldn't see them? All because you wanted someone to feel stupid???

All they thought they were doing is giving you a reminder that your brights were on. How are they supposed to know that they aren't? If your lights are indeed too bright for oncoming traffic, then it is most likely that your light levels need adjusting.

Think about it!

Well said.......Dad

heRS · 09-04-2010, 09:53 AM

Only once so far and half my commute is in the dark now (20 miles) but then again I live in the land where every idiot with a truck (myself included) has installed pie-plate sized fog lights and use them despite the lack of fog.
Having said that, I am ready for them to flash me so I can light their sorry world up. I have had people that I pass turn their brights on me once I'm in front of them but once I do turn on my brights they shut theirs off.
I LOVE the fact I can see at night and I LOVE those self-adjusting rear view mirrors!

formare · 09-04-2010, 09:53 AM

It could be - they are flashing because after passing any number of cars yours is the only one that blinds them. Maybe they are simply trying to see the road. Hids are a danger to other drivers always has been my opinion. Flame on...

09-04-2010, 05:25 AM	#15
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I've not been brighted here. I'd expect it if you installed HID's into the factory halogen housings. I see those and hate them. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

09-04-2010, 06:31 AM	#17
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	It's only happened to me a couple of times. A lot of cars are starting to offer these, so I think most people are getting used to them. There's still a few who just like to flash their brights at you!! __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

09-04-2010, 09:15 AM	#21
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	If it is happening that frequently maybe you should check the alignment of your lights. It isnt all that uncommon for things to be installed a bit wrong and aim too high. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

09-04-2010, 09:26 AM	#22
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	proper alignment is key - especially with HIDs try this - http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html i've had HIDs in the truck since this spring & i've never been flashed once because i keep them low enough. however, if i do get flashed, i'm ready for them! i just need some cooler-colored bulbs for the highs/fogs so they match the HIDs __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

09-04-2010, 09:28 AM	#23
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	Maybe its a variation of the Urban Legend of the infamous gang initiation game. lol.... (for the record, I don't know how Gangs can exist, and initiation killings are confirmed to exist, but this one is always dismissed as an "Urbran Legend". Seems like they've killed for less) __________________ 2012 Mustang GT Premium Performance White 6-speed Manual

09-04-2010, 06:54 AM	#18
soverydeb Drives: 2010 2LT Camaro Blk/Blk Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 367	just once to me...it's no biggie when you just flash 'em back.

09-04-2010, 07:32 AM	#19
KDInTheWind63 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM, LS3 - 2SS SIM, L99 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TX Posts: 208 View My Garage	I have never been flashed but the color difference of the lights may be bothering the other drivers.

09-04-2010, 09:30 AM	#24
VictoryMuscleCars Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 886	Yep, it has happened to me too. __________________ Tom P

09-04-2010, 09:53 AM	#27
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Only once so far and half my commute is in the dark now (20 miles) but then again I live in the land where every idiot with a truck (myself included) has installed pie-plate sized fog lights and use them despite the lack of fog. Having said that, I am ready for them to flash me so I can light their sorry world up. I have had people that I pass turn their brights on me once I'm in front of them but once I do turn on my brights they shut theirs off. I LOVE the fact I can see at night and I LOVE those self-adjusting rear view mirrors! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

09-04-2010, 09:53 AM	#28
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	It could be - they are flashing because after passing any number of cars yours is the only one that blinds them. Maybe they are simply trying to see the road. Hids are a danger to other drivers always has been my opinion. Flame on... __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

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