Jersey Royal Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi All I need to adjust my headlamps as they are well out. Fit better bulbs and relays. I found this on the net which seems self explicit http://www.coolbulbs.com/HID-VISUAL-HEADLIGHT-AIMING-PROCEDURE.pdf However i have a question, do you align the headlamps down to the line which is 2 inches lower than the horizontal center line? I ask as i am sure i read somewhere else that you dont, but can find the info , to recheck. Thanks GUY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Guy Hope this helps http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_180.htm John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Hi Guy Hope this helps http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_180.htm John Hi John, Most helpful Thanks From what i can gather, E marked lamps the horizontal beam should be between o.5% ---1.25% (of the height of lamp) below the horizontal cente. On mine headlamp centre is 555 mm off the floor So 0.5 % = 2.77 mm call it 3mm 1.25% = 6.93 mm call it 7mm So as long as the low beam horizontal line is between 3-7 mm below the horizontal line they are correct. How accurately that can be set i dont know, basicaly level with the centreline Will have another read to check i have this right Cheers Guy edit There is no mention of distance so is this info for use with headlamp alignment equipment, if so dont think it answers my question Edited October 15, 2013 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Park the car 12 1/2ft from the wall (From TR4 w/shop manual.) Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Park the car 12 1/2ft from the wall (From TR4 w/shop manual.) Stuart. Stuart Ok, 12 1/2 FT from wall, align beams with centreline? ie no lower line? Cheers GUY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 On full beam they should be straight ahead on the wall with the centre line of the light pattern 7/8" below a line drawn on the wall at the same height as the centre of the headlamps with the car at normal loaded height. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Great Thanks Stuart, just what i need , will do this at 12 1/2 feet. All ready for any nightime driving post or pre Malvern Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Found this interesting website which gives plenty info on fitting Relays to headlamps, explains loads of stuff. Also if your not getting 12v at your lights you are not getting the full power of your lights, interesting and worth a check. I am getting 11.88 v at headlamp socket which means 90 % voltage but only 67 % output Article does not state whether this should be done with engine on or off, my measurement was done with engine off. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html Once i fit the relays i will retest . Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi Guy I suspect you have wired the "Towel Rails" up incorrectly& taking all the juice? Maybe worth looking at. Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Hi Guy I suspect you have wired the "Towel Rails" up incorrectly& taking all the juice? Maybe worth looking at. Cheers Mike Hi Mike, Sorry matey but the Rails are on a different circuit Still waiting for Stoneguard Club to produce the ally stoneguards on the Tr3 rear wings, get your finger out... Cheers GUY Edited October 16, 2013 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I could arrange a trailing lead to the 90,000 Volt network, but it would stretch to Malvern! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I could arrange a trailing lead to the 90,000 Volt network, but it would stretch to Malvern! Yeah that would teach the Mikes and Georges of this world to keep there crustys off my lovely Stainless Steel Bars. Will have to make arrangements for Harrogate 2014 Thanks Peter Oh but first would need a connectoin of a french supply at Classic Le Mans, sure you can sort that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Guy Brilliant link to the Daniel Stern article - thanks Very timely for me as I just got new lamps and headlights for the car Cheers Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Guy Brilliant link to the Daniel Stern article - thanks Very timely for me as I just got new lamps and headlights for the car Cheers Graze Excellent Graze I thought it was very good , a few checks to ensure all is well, good explanation on the relays . Should be able to get the best out of our new lamps . Which mine were lacking. Cheers GUY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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