I aim my lights as does Patrick to the way I want them so I don't overdrive
them. I find the standardized aiming procedure is not good for me as I like
them aimed a bit further in front. I also use European headlights which have
a different pattern.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
To: "Jerry Sharp" <jsharp@newsouth.com>; <bob_wilson@agilent.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: Headlight alignment?
> I align my headlights this way. I dont use a wall. I wait till it is
dark
> out, then I park on a streetand aim the right(curb) headlight as far as I
> can keeping it illumed on the ground and off about 5 foot to the right, So
> it will be illuminating the shoulder when you drive. The bright spot
should
> be on the line if you are in the middle of the lane.
> The left one I put directly in front of the car to the center, and out as
> far as I can but keeping the bright spot on the pavement. If you put it
too
> close to the car, you will be overdriving your headlights at a higher rate
> of speed. If you move it to the left of center it will be a hazard to
> oncoming traffic, and more so with your bright lights on. If you need to
> Adjust, take a mental note while you are driving.
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Sharp" <jsharp@newsouth.com>
> To: <bob_wilson@agilent.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 9:06 AM
> Subject: RE: Headlight alignment?
>
>
> > roadster, schmodster, it's all the same,
> >
> > hopefully you have one of the two beams left, simply place a circle on
the
> > wall using the working beam, outlining the brightest spot..
> > then pull out the old bulb, put in the new one, and with the same beam,
> > simply adjust it to the circle made by the old one.
> >
> > Now if you do not have the old bulb working, as a rock hit or a fender
> > crunch, then find the beam circle on the other headlight, then draw a
> circle
> > at the same height to the side the distance from one headlight to the
> other,
> > since they should be pointed in the same direction, right?.... and
adjust
> to
> > it.
> >
> > If you are putting in both and need a complete aiming, most auto (or
> former)
> > inspection stations have a headlight alignment machine, and they will do
> for
> > just a few bucks.
> >
> > jls
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bob_wilson@agilent.com [mailto:bob_wilson@agilent.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 11:34 AM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Headlight alignment?
> >
> >
> > Hi List,
> >
> > Does anyone know how to align the roadster headlights? Is there a spec
> for
> > where the spot should be on a wall at some distance from the front of
the
> > car?
> >
> > Bob Wilson '70 1600 28383
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