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Old 12-11-2011, 04:50 AM
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Asymmetric headlights (or how to mod)

Just wondering does the 2004 US model RX-8 come with asymmetric or symmetric headlight pattern (Xenon DOT-lights)? If it comes with symmetric have someone modified the pattern to asymmetric (we need asymmetric pattern in Europe)? Maybe some pictures of broke a part lamp would help. Is there some sort of shader between bulb and the lens that would do the job?
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Okay, after research found that there's cutoff shield. Pictures on this post https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-diy-161/diy-open-headlights-taillights-213651/

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That's the US DOT-standard shield(?) Just wondering is the European ECE-standard cutoff shield the same or is there a difference?
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The US light pattern is symmetric... or at least it points forward while the EU pattern lights up the right side of the road more. I don't think this is achievable by just a simple adjustment... more likely the lenses are different.
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