03-02-2019, 08:54 PM | #1 |
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Gap Between Headlights and Hood
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Just installed aftermarket Spyder headlights and noticed a couple issues relating to headlight adjustment and spacing. There seems to be a gap between the hood and the headlights which allows light to leak from the top. I've already tried adjusting the hood spacing dials, but that did not change anything. I feel like I need to adjust the headlights for vertical alignment? Not exactly sure how to because there are 5 bolts holding each headlight in place. Any thoughts? Attached images 1) Light leakage from both sides 2) Tip of finger gap from left side 3) Whole knuckle gap from right side 4) Light leakage from the top (hood open) |
03-02-2019, 09:00 PM | #2 |
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You might be stuck with that light coming from the top. Unless you can cover it up with something.
I think you can adjust the whole headlight but the screws need to be loose. Just wondering why you didn’t go with depo? Last edited by obert; 03-02-2019 at 09:28 PM.. |
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03-02-2019, 11:26 PM | #6 |
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Thanks, I liked the look of the Spyder headlights more and it was a bit cheaper. I think it may be a design flaw indeed, so I might actually swap these out for the depos. Has anyone else had this issue with the Spyder headlights?
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03-03-2019, 07:37 AM | #10 |
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Gap should be very tight (as shown above). Something's off...
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03-03-2019, 08:58 AM | #11 |
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03-03-2019, 09:13 AM | #12 |
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Absolutely a design flaw. No light escapes from the back of the OEM lamps. Perhaps that part of the lamps under the hood could be painted black. Why the maker didn't do so is puzzlement.
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03-03-2019, 10:23 AM | #13 |
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You could also compare lower gap with us to make sure they are positioned properly vertically.
Also... as Billfitz said, mask off the area well and paint black. That combined with the proper positioning should solve your issues. |
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