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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread headlight question #1039425 12/26/11 04:15 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 191 oregon B bingocouple OP Wheeler I just got some 100w bulbs for my sporty, I changed them and seen that there is a type of shield inside the headlight, it is held on with a screw, Is it necessary to have it there or can I bend it out of the way of the bulb? I cant get it out but it is bendable. Re: headlight question [Re: bingocouple] #1039426 12/26/11 05:29 PM Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 235 San Diego, California DRX350 Wheeler leave it there, it gives a proper light pattern. if you take it out the light will scatter everywhere rather than be in a defined beam. ie: the ricers who put in the HIDs and blind every person in front of them and can barely see the road still... "Does this part need to be in there?" 1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come. Re: headlight question [Re: bingocouple] #1039427 01/04/12 05:18 AM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 240 blitz Wheeler i bet those will melt your housing,and wiring. careful there bud. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/788013 Re: headlight question [Re: blitz] #1039428 01/06/12 11:08 PM Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 120 South Jersey timd75 Wheeler Any melting? 99 Sportage 2Dr, 1.5" body lift, 30x9.50 Cooper M/T's, high lift, CB, custom bumpers, Warn manual hubs, Tom Tom GPS, snorkel. 99 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift, 31" mud terrains Re: headlight question [Re: timd75] #1039429 01/10/12 02:24 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 191 oregon B bingocouple OP Wheeler Not that I have noticed. I did smell something a few days ago, I will check into it more on my next day off. Re: headlight question [Re: bingocouple] #1039430 01/22/12 05:00 AM Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 433 Cda, Idaho Sportege_Panicmech Mudrunner Agreed. don't remove it. when i see ricers with HID's that blind me.. I say, "my turn" and turn my high's on. My Aux lights are relayed off my high beam circuit. Blind me and I blind you back! (= Videos of my Sportage in 30" of snow and doing reverse 4wd cookies Panicmech Cardomain - Headlight 'tinting' tutorial included Moderated by  4x4Wire, Axe Man, DamKia  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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