Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DaBigKahuna · 12-31-2011, 10:58 PM

I bought a set of Crystal Clear headlights from Classic Industries. They're made by GR Motorsports and they're branded "Matrix"

Anyway, they are "indexed" wrong. Meaning that where "Top" is cast into the lens is sitting at about 1:30 instead of straight up.

I doubled checked with the sealed beams that were in the truck and a second set of european 7in H4s I have for another project and those index correctly.

Right now I think I'm stuck with a pair of headlights that are unusable. I've had them too long to return them.

**passthebuck** · 01-01-2012, 06:23 AM

I had the same problem with a no-name brand of headlights for my GMC. Two indexed correctly & the two high beams didn't. I notched the headlight bucket so that they indexed properly & they appear to work a-ok.

Longhorn Man · 01-01-2012, 08:15 AM

semi-common in low cost plastic headlamps.

cdowns · 01-01-2012, 09:30 AM

yep i've been hearing that complaint more and more lately??
what do you expect since hollywood got invoved with the MATRIX stuff

DaBigKahuna · 01-01-2012, 07:21 PM

I'm going to take them back to Classic next week and see if they'll do anything.

Heck I'd even be satisfied with a store credit.

12-31-2011, 10:58 PM	#1
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? I bought a set of Crystal Clear headlights from Classic Industries. They're made by GR Motorsports and they're branded "Matrix" Anyway, they are "indexed" wrong. Meaning that where "Top" is cast into the lens is sitting at about 1:30 instead of straight up. I doubled checked with the sealed beams that were in the truck and a second set of european 7in H4s I have for another project and those index correctly. Right now I think I'm stuck with a pair of headlights that are unusable. I've had them too long to return them.

01-01-2012, 06:23 AM	#2
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? I had the same problem with a no-name brand of headlights for my GMC. Two indexed correctly & the two high beams didn't. I notched the headlight bucket so that they indexed properly & they appear to work a-ok. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

01-01-2012, 08:15 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? semi-common in low cost plastic headlamps.

01-01-2012, 09:30 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? yep i've been hearing that complaint more and more lately?? what do you expect since hollywood got invoved with the MATRIX stuff __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-01-2012, 07:21 PM	#5
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: Matrix Headlights Indexed Wrong?? I'm going to take them back to Classic next week and see if they'll do anything. Heck I'd even be satisfied with a store credit.

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