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Interior/Exterior Spec-D Tuning F56 Style Headlights Bouncing

Old Jan 6, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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Spec-D Tuning F56 Style Headlights Bouncing

Hey everyone,
I have had the Spec-D Tuning F56 Style headlights on my R56 S for about a year now. I love the style of them but they are terrible when I hit bumps or humps in the road. Especially on the highway at night when every road sign looks like it is flashing at me. Has anyone found a way to fix or reduce this problem? Or if anyone has another F56 style headlight that does not have this issue of being so bouncy. I appreciate all responses!
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 08:04 AM
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Are you sure the headlights are actually bouncing, or are you just noticing the cutoff? I suspect you're seeing the latter: projector headlights have a very sharp horizontal cutoff line. I don't really ever notice it with street signs but it can be quite noticeable with things like reflectors on the road.

As a first step you may want to verify that they're aimed properly, that might help a bit.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gubi
Are you sure the headlights are actually bouncing, or are you just noticing the cutoff? I suspect you're seeing the latter: projector headlights have a very sharp horizontal cutoff line. I don't really ever notice it with street signs but it can be quite noticeable with things like reflectors on the road.

As a first step you may want to verify that they're aimed properly, that might help a bit.
^This. Also, a short wheel base vehicle, such as a Mini Cooper, will exaggerate the effect.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 09:09 AM
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I will try readjusting them, thank you guys!
 
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