On Nov 13, 2009, at 5:37 PM, Marc Sayer wrote: > Many modern headlight systems can not be properly aimed manually (by > sight). A clamp on aiming device is needed to properly aim the > headlights. That's what the bumps and protrusions on the face of the > lenses are for, to properly orient and attach the aiming device to the > headlight. Of course, as with many aspects of automotive repair and > maintenance, just because there's a right way to do something, doesn't > mean all (or even most) shops use the proper procedure. Until about 1990 this was a true statement. The little nubs are long gone and now one needs something like the Hoppy Vision 100 or VA-25 to properly aim headlights. About $1500 for the Vision. About $700 for the VA-25.... Jim |
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