Jump to content
SAU Community

R33 Headlight Issue

SilverECR33

By SilverECR33,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

SilverECR33 Veteran

SilverECR33

Posted
Posted

Hi guys,

Couldn't find much info on this so thought id ask you more knowledgable people and hopefully we can get this sorted. without having to buy new headlights.. :huh: cause they aint cheap.

Ever since I got my car I noticed my headlights off a little to the left, well 1 was. I noticed on the back they have adjusting screws which is great so i adjusted them to bring them straight, but I could never bring them staight enough. Although I did get the alot better than they were.

But for some reason they wont adjust to go straight enough. they will not adjust higher and over the the right enough. I have a funny feeling the Adjusting screws are shot. are they inserted into a plastic thread? Are these a common problem prone to threading if they are plastic?.

Also 1 of the lights doesnt adjust properly at all. its asif one of the adjusting screws is snapped, or came out of the thread. and without taking them apart yet. thought id ask around see what can be dug up. Or if someone knows someone who can fix this ( cause im sick of tryin to fix em), ill happily pay em, provided its a realistic price.

cheers in advance.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156408-r33-headlight-issue/
Share on other sites
MANWHORE Grand Master

MANWHORE

Posted
Posted

turn the adjusting bolts more. On the r33s, you have to adjust them heaps. Like get a spanner/1/4 ratchet and turn it like a million times. have your car away from the wall about 20 m.

Look at where the light is pointing. Look away. turn it a million times. look back, it will have moved.

It just moves slowly.

PS: headlight alignment is supposed to be slightly down and slightly left to minimise glare. Theyr'e not meant to be straight.

Cheers

SilverECR33 Veteran

SilverECR33

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yes Manwhore your right. They do adjust really slow.

I have done this. And it seems to have come to a point where it goes no further. and its still way out. They are that down and that to the left that I find im n eeding to put on me HI Beams to drive at times.

it seems that its possible, its been adjusted so much on 1 bolt, that its came off. the whole inner part of the light moves from the adjusting bolt. on 1 side. looks like i might have to rebuild em :kiss:

  • 2 months later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • MBS206
      Import insurance in 2025

      By MBS206 · Posted

      My stuff is all with Shannon's, granted, I don't really have imports I'm driving on the road, however, I've had multiple cars at the same time with them. Presently we have the Landcruiser on laid up cover, Sarah's Kluger on full cover, and the house insured. About 18 months ago Sarah wrote her Subaru Liberty GTB off, insured with Shannon's, and the payout, and buy back of the wreck was super quick. In 2020 we had the VF Commodore totalled in a major hailstorm. Storm was on the Saturday, I called on the Sunday and lodged it, vehicle was towed on Tuesday night, assessment team called on Wednesday to say it was a total loss and get payout details, money was in the bank on Thursday morning. Have had a few other claims both at fault, and not at fault, over the years, and never had an issue with them.   Funnily enough, they're also the cheapest insurer I find for things like Sarah's Kluger.   I will say I'm less impressed dealing with them lately around "the experience", as a lot of their staff that you deal with aren't car enthusiasts. Shannon's has a much more main stream feel ever since they decided to become "big corporate", laid a heap of staff off, and then hired a bunch of non enthusiasts. At the same time they've been making a push to be less "call us and we'll personally have someone who cares help" to "hey, this computer can do stuff for you" and are trying to get more square pegs to fit round holes. (That's just the vibe I get from them). Again, have had no issues with claims with them, but get a bit of a "less personal" feel from them.
    • r32-25t
      Import insurance in 2025

      By r32-25t · Posted

      A thing I wasn’t happy with with enthusiast was during the initial phone call they told me they’d insure it for 130k but needed photos.   I then sent them photos and they told me $80k as there were other cars either similar modifications available for around that price, I told them to send me the links to said cars so that I can buy them. i then sent the modification list with prices of the parts (no labor) and the price then came to 115k, which is still shy of the 130 that was agreed in the initial phone call 
    • Ozdavroz
      Best Skyline ever

      By Ozdavroz · Posted

      Ask me a bit later this week before payday
    • MBS206
      Best Skyline ever

      By MBS206 · Posted

      I agree that delayed payment probably isn't the most suitable solution. It seems a solid complete transaction would be best. As I wouldn't be using this sale as a line of credit that would typically earn interest, we can probably arrange a much cleaner single transaction deal. I can do $92.52 today. Would you prefer EFT, or Cash on Pickup?  😛
    • Ozdavroz
      Best Skyline ever

      By Ozdavroz · Posted

      Oh man what a deal.... Funny enough (well not really) I sold a car to some old dude (buying for his Daughter) on a Saturday, He asked if she could take the car now and pay me the money on Monday as the bank wasn't open. Needless to say I told them to come back with the cash or get f**ked! Luckily the money seemed to magically appear in his pocket a few minutes later, so it all ended well (for me).
×
×
  • Create New...