RobinW Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Is there an easy way to DIY align the headlamps on a Seven? CC set mine when it went in for PBC, but they obviously didn't tighten the nuts because now they're all over the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 If you measure the hight of the h/l center and mark a wall with the same height then draw a straight line you will be able to align the h/l against the wall (in the dark) It's not perfect but pretty close. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven to The French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Robin - I have a jpg showing an alignment pattern. Blatmail me with your email address and I'll send it to you. cheers, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinW Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 Ta Darren! Blatmail despatched. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinW Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 Thanks Darren. This was the sort of thing I recall using many years ago. Now all I need is 8 metres of level ground in front of a wall Norman. Same as your approach, but takes into account the downward angle of the dipped beam. Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Due to the interest I've now put the image on my website so that others can download it. I have no idea where it originally came from, I was sent it by another BlatChatter a while back. Headlight Alignment Diagram Robin - it might be an idea to change the title to make it obvious that the diagram is available cheers, Darren. Edited by - LazerBrain on 24 May 2006 12:07:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 The simple alternative is to park your saloon car say 3 m from your garage door with the lights on and then chalk mark the illuminated lines of the headlamps on the door ,and also the point on the ground below the headlamp glass, then swop the cars over and park the caterham headlamp above the spot on the ground and adjust the lights to suit the chalk lines on the door The gets mine through it MOT each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinW Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 Good thinking that man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 It came from me LB... I scanned it in from somewhere or other and have since sent it around a fair bit... Hants (north) / Berkshire club here Area meeting pics here My Racing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Steve cheers, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Errrr Won't that be wrong; either pointing up or down, depending on whether the TT lights are lower or higher than the Cat ? Only right if the Cat lights are exactly the same height and distance apart. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Susser no - it works out Ok . It doesnt realy make any real difference as the vanishing point is pretty much the same regardless of the orginal height .......... within reason of course . The average saloon car vs the average Caterham works out OK . I wouldnt suggest you try it using a Ford GT40 or a Crossel 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Dave Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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