My drivers side headlight points slightly lower than the passanger side. My dealer said this is normal and that mitsubishi does this on purpose so not to blind oncoming drivers. Has anyone else noticed the slight difference??

 

HAHA my dealership adjusted myn they are freakn high now!!! i have alot off ppl flashing me, i love them! but my dealership is freakin dumb, i asked about a bov and nobody not even the evo tech knew what it was??? they asked if it was a pop valve? i was like a pop valve???? idiots besides that the lights are nice but the beams are like wierd you cant get them straight.

 

BOVs are some times referred to as "pop-off" valves. I'm not sure if they are the EXACT same thing, but the term was used frequently in CART racing for a while.

Cabo

 

i dont want to get in an argument over a bov and a pov, i just wanted to say that my dealer is in idiot and thats it! thanks

 

No argument here...just for informational purposes.


Does ANYONE remember the term "pop-off valve" used in CART? (yes, I realize that I am no longer talking about headlights)


Cabo

 

Perhaps their job does not reflect their hobbies. What I mean is that they might be damn good Evo technicians or whatever, but still have no idea about aftermarket parts.

A blow off valve is an aftermarket part. The proper term of the part used on the car is a compressor bypass valve. A blow off valve is a compressor bypass valve that vents to atmosphere instead of re-routing the air back into the intake track. "Pop-off valve" is a term that is synonymous with BOV. I have heard a lot of RX7 tuners call them pop-off valves before.

Another thing...Before you go loving your lights that are blinding other drivers, did you ever stop to think that:

1. Those other drivers have a chance of crashing because of you.......possibly even crashing INTO you?

2. Now everyone else on the road will be like "damn ricer" when they see your car. Like the CF wing and the clear taillights didn't give that image already.....Thanks for that one.

3. You probably are doing more harm than good by over-extending your headlights. The HID are great for close in illumination. That is one reason that they are only used for the low beams. Don't you think that the factory would use HID's on the high beams if they were good for long range lighting? The fact is the frequency of light emitted by the HID's diffuses too soon for it to be projected that far.

Other than that, enjoy your new found glory. Between you calling the techs idiots for not knowing what an aftermarket part was (but you didn't know a synonymous term, so you are just as guilty) and you being happy that you are blinding people.....I don't know what to make of your post.

Josh

 

So this thread is about bov/pov now?

 

Nope. I went off topic. Sorry everyone for the tangent.


Josh

 

Yes there are other posts on the adjustment. I actually found that using a long shaft Phillips screwdriver worked perfectly. The tip engaged the gear exactly right. There is a semi circular gap near the gear teeth which lets you get the screwdriver into place. If I remember right, a motion like you were tightening a screw raised the lights. I adjusted mine slightly higher than was really necessary and then set the knob on the dash to compensate. That way I can move them up when I want the low beam to give better coverage, or move them down when that is the right thing to do.

 

Hi,

I just adjusted mines. I used a 10mm socket with 1/4" drive. The 1/4" drive wrench is small enough to fit into the tight space. I believe you have to set the wrench to "remove" (ie counter-clockwise) to move the beam up.

The passenger side adjustment went without a hitch . But, the driver gear would turn but no movement with the beam. When I looked closer, one of the cogs on the plastic gear was shreaded. This sucks. It must have happened at the factory/dealership???? I know it's all about economics but the adjustment wheel is metal and the gear is plastic. Doesn't take long for the gear to fail!!!

Oh well Hope you have better luck. glfingbug

 

The dealership probably used a Phillips screwdriver during initial alighment and that probably screwed it up. That is a Torx screwdriver you need to use, not a Phillips. I think it is a T15, possibly a T20. I remember seeing something about this in the shop manual for this car, but I don't have that with me right now.


Josh

 

Adjustment is very easy. The only tool needed is a 1/4" drive rachet with a 10mm socket. Just turn the nut behind the gear counter clockwise to raise the headlight.

 

With Mitsu's recent behavior, I wouldn't be supprised if they tried to void your entire drivetrain warranty if you adjust your headlamps by any method other than with the cockpit dial.

Josh