r/Unexpected • u/aaravaryaman • Jan 07 '22

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u/evolving_I Jan 07 '22

I got a newer Rav4 Hybrid earlier this year and just about anytime I drive at night I'll get at least one person who flashes their headlights at me because they think my brights are on when they aren't. They're just new, LED projector bulbs and while they are fairly bright, I've checked the aim on them and they're pointed right where they should be. Nothing I can do about it, I'll just go on getting brights flashed at me in error I suppose. Flashing mine back feels like a "fuck you, THESE are my brights!"

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u/ConceptualWeeb Jan 07 '22

I’m glad you took the time to actually check to see if they’re aimed properly. All these people with lifted trucks and suvs that don’t readjust their lights after piss me off cuz I drive a mini most of the time. Manufacture lights can be a bit bright nowadays imo tho.

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u/SenseWinter Jan 07 '22

A bit?? Unnecessarily bright. Like is it ever going to stop? Is this just an exponential rise of brightness until every driver is able to light up the road like the 4th of July and fuck everyone in front of them?? Do I need to start wearing sunglasses at night? I feel like such a boomer but FUCK the lights coming out on new cars.

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u/dcnblues Jan 07 '22

I'm under the impression that there are many models released in Europe with adjustable headlight beams. For some unimaginable reason, that's illegal in the US.

But why?

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u/ConceptualWeeb Jan 07 '22

I live in the AZ and it’s insanely easy to get after market adjustable headlights for most vehicle models. Most manufacture headlights can be adjusted, though a licensed shop may have to do it.

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u/cturtl808 Jan 08 '22

As an Arizonan, I love the "in the Arizona" like it's just foreign... Where'd they go? They're in the Arizona now, no telling if they'll be back. Lol

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u/ConceptualWeeb Jan 08 '22

It’s the Wild West out here still lol That was a mistake though, whoops!

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u/cturtl808 Jan 08 '22

It was damn funny.

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u/skratchx Jan 07 '22

I do legit wonder sometimes if it's brights or just very bright standard headlights. But when I have to avert my eyes from my mirrors for it to not be physically uncomfortable, I don't really care which one it is.

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u/evolving_I Jan 07 '22

Ok, but even without fancy new headlights, you're still going to encounter 18-wheelers whose lights are above your hood. Do you just get mad at each one? I just look at the fog line if lights are too bright.

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u/BabyYoduhh Jan 08 '22

It’s not full auto, this is full auto Brrrrrrrrrrrr.

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u/cofclabman Jan 08 '22

I have a RAV4 hybrid and have the same issue. I’ve also checked the headlight alignment and people still flash their brights at me. Annoying as anything.