quick headlight question

[jadkar]

Hey Everyone,

I have a quick headlight question. I just picked up a 98 NSX and noticed while following someone at night that my headlights bounce slightly. I would say very slightly, but I was just wondering if that is normal. I just hate when people drive behind me with wobbly lights, It's really distracting and I didn't want to be one of these culprits. I didn't know if this is just something I have to deal with when having flip up lights.

John

 

[Bilulan]

I've noticed the same thing. Just very slightly.
Most of the time I notice it when I take off with a little stutter in the clutch release. However I have seen slight bouncing on the bumper of the car in front of me if I am tailing closely (and the road has some bumps)

I just figured it was due to the tight suspension on these cars.

98-T as well

 

[dougjgreen]

My first NSX suffered from this in the left-side light. My current one doesn't have the problem. I suspect that the mounts can develop some play over time, and this is the result. It IS disconcerting.

 

[mikec]

mine does it too, since new.

 

[Dtrigg]

My 98T also does it. Never noticed on my older one...

Doug

 

[jadkar]

futher investigation

Well, since some people have the bounce and some people don't I think I am going to try to look into it further. I will try to find a parts diagram of the light assembly and see if there are any mounts or bushings that maybe could wear or loosen. I will post my findings.

John

 

[daveh]

bounce

Hey there theres a little adjustment you can make to the stoppers that hold the headlight bucket when it's up It's a real small aluminum bolt with a little rubber nipple on it right behind the headlight.loosen the locknut ,8mm I think and pop the rummer nipple off and screw out the nut a few turns.should work fine .Be sure to tighten the lock nut and put back the rubber nipple .You'll notice it straight away.DaveH

 

[jadkar]

Thanks for the fix!!

Dave,

Thank you very much for the fix, I will try it tonight. Judging by how many people responded, I bet a few people will try it as well. Thanks again.

John