High Bean indicator... does this annoy anyone else?

VTZ · 09-11-2011, 10:58 PM

Is it just me or is the blue high beam indicator light in the dash WAY too bright? When I am going down a dark road at night and I flip on my high beams the blue high beam indicator light is so bright its annoying. It totally makes my entire RPM gauge glow blue and I can't help but notice it glaring from the gauge cluster when looking at the road . Why the heck did Nissan make is so damn bright!?!? Makes me want to not turn my high beams on.

Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

svmtbman · 09-11-2011, 11:02 PM

I agree

nmjaxx9 · 09-11-2011, 11:15 PM

I have noticed that too but it doesnt bother me as much because when I do use my high beams (which is very rare) I only use them for a max of 2 to 3 minutes, which does not bother me.

Waiz · 09-11-2011, 11:25 PM

Frijoles!

red6spd · 09-11-2011, 11:44 PM

LOL!!!! Its bright so you dont forget its on so you dont blind people causing accidents.

6MT · 09-12-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Frijoles!

dennis26 · 09-12-2011, 10:12 PM

I agree it's way to bright.

krzykanuk · 09-12-2011, 10:23 PM

I can't remember the last time I turned on my high beans. I don't remember it being annoying.

zcar_dad · 09-13-2011, 08:17 AM

I do believe you can adjust (i.e. dim) the dashboard lighting.

Spec Jay · 09-13-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

LOL!!!! Its bright so you dont forget its on so you dont blind people causing accidents.

this

dennis26 · 09-13-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcar_dad

I do believe you can adjust (i.e. dim) the dashboard lighting.

It does not dim the high beam indicator

VTZ · 09-15-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

LOL!!!! Its bright so you dont forget its on so you dont blind people causing accidents.

Umm... well its blinding ME and its going to cause me to get into an accident!

Daveski38 · 09-16-2011, 07:53 AM

VTZ,

Here's a thought!

Cut a small piece of electrical tape and place it inline on the len cover for the high beam indicator.

See if it helps with the glare, might not but it's worth a try!

gr8-wrx · 09-16-2011, 08:42 AM

Yup, it's pretty bright.

6MT · 09-16-2011, 12:03 PM

After reading this thread yesterday, I was curious about how bright mine was. Yes, it is pretty bright. Thank goodness it's only on for short times.

09-11-2011, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
VTZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Drives: '10 370Z Convt PW M6 Rep Power: 14	High Bean indicator... does this annoy anyone else? Is it just me or is the blue high beam indicator light in the dash WAY too bright? When I am going down a dark road at night and I flip on my high beams the blue high beam indicator light is so bright its annoying. It totally makes my entire RPM gauge glow blue and I can't help but notice it glaring from the gauge cluster when looking at the road . Why the heck did Nissan make is so damn bright!?!? Makes me want to not turn my high beams on. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

09-11-2011, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 53 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	I agree __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

09-11-2011, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	LOL!!!! Its bright so you dont forget its on so you dont blind people causing accidents. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-12-2011, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
krzykanuk Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 177 Drives: 40th A7 & '10 Murano Rep Power: 15	I can't remember the last time I turned on my high beans. I don't remember it being annoying. __________________ Build Number: 46 of 120. Or is it 13 of 120? Build Date: Tuesday 12 January 2010.

09-13-2011, 08:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 15	I do believe you can adjust (i.e. dim) the dashboard lighting. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver

09-11-2011, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	I have noticed that too but it doesnt bother me as much because when I do use my high beams (which is very rare) I only use them for a max of 2 to 3 minutes, which does not bother me.

09-11-2011, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Frijoles!

09-12-2011, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	I agree it's way to bright.

09-16-2011, 07:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Daveski38 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South of Houston Posts: 114 Drives: 10 BC A/T T Roadster Rep Power: 15	VTZ, Here's a thought! Cut a small piece of electrical tape and place it inline on the len cover for the high beam indicator. See if it helps with the glare, might not but it's worth a try!

09-16-2011, 08:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Yup, it's pretty bright. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

09-16-2011, 12:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	After reading this thread yesterday, I was curious about how bright mine was. Yes, it is pretty bright. Thank goodness it's only on for short times. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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