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cmcon98
Joined: 13 Nov 2002 Posts: 1844 Location: Boston
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Headlight question.......... |
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Are the glass lenses removable from the headlight housings? My '88 has a chipped lens on one of the headlights. _________________ Cirrusblau '88 325iC 5-speed
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m78
Joined: 14 Nov 2001 Posts: 2807 Location: In the great midwest
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Quincy56
Joined: 03 Jan 2002 Posts: 2634 Location: San Marcos, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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The mrlens site doesn't sell the BMW lenses any longer (I think).
However this site still has them.
http://www.bmwlight.com/
I've done this for both the headlights and the fog lights. It takes time, but looks good in the long run. _________________
92 325ic - Isabelle
91 318i - Oscar - RIP
89 325i - Otis - RIP |
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tncean
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 1652 Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Enlightenment appreciated....
My 90i has "standard" headlamps. Round, glass fronted. In my case, a pair of Sylvania quartz halogens, about 7$ each.
The replacement lamps shown in above site; are these "permanent" lenses with changeable halogen bulbs?
Thanks...
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m78
Joined: 14 Nov 2001 Posts: 2807 Location: In the great midwest
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | are these "permanent" lenses with changeable halogen bulbs? |
Yes.
I believe the idea is simply to replace the cracked front lens. The rest of the lamp remains the same. _________________ Lachssilber Metallic 203 1988 325i sedan with 200,xxx miles
Top Speed 220 km/h
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Quincy56
Joined: 03 Jan 2002 Posts: 2634 Location: San Marcos, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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If you have sealed beams, you don't need these. Just go to the autoparts store and get a new lamp for next to nothing. These are for the elipsoid headlamps with a replaceable bulb. _________________
92 325ic - Isabelle
91 318i - Oscar - RIP
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m78
Joined: 14 Nov 2001 Posts: 2807 Location: In the great midwest
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:41 am Post subject: |
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I believe the 88 year models were the first to get ellipsoid glass headlights that used the replaceable bulb. _________________ Lachssilber Metallic 203 1988 325i sedan with 200,xxx miles
Top Speed 220 km/h
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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The E30 had ellipsoidal headlights in the USA in 1988 and 1989.
For 1990-1992(cabrio), they reverted to the standard sealed beam.
Dale _________________ http://www.unofficialbmw.com
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, really? What a great piece of info! Wonder why they reverted? The ellipsoids were always more powerful I believe. _________________ Cosmo - 1985 BMW 325e, Single Owner, 265,000+ ORIGINAL miles and still going strong! But now on the East Coast and the salt air corrosion is eating my beautiful car alive...
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Price. At least that's my guess. A guy gets a rock in a headlight and it's $200-$400-ish for a new high-low ellipsoidal headlight assembly, ouch!
Vs the sealed beam, $20 and you're on your way.
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maxinjaxin
Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 117 Location: Collinsville, MS
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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I had a HL go out las nite. So can I get ellipsoids anywhere now? |
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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maxinjaxin
Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 117 Location: Collinsville, MS
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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I just replaced my hi/lo w/Sylvania H5006 XV (Xtravision) cost 11.61 @ AZone. They are clearly brighter than ones on other side.
I will replace the other this coming wkend.
Oreily wanted 19.99 for the same lite...
Thanks
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cmcon98
Joined: 13 Nov 2002 Posts: 1844 Location: Boston
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:41 am Post subject: |
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Another thing I just noticed about the ellipsoids is that even the US versions have holes for the euro city lights. (3w lights in the headlight housings that come on when the headlight switch is pulled to the first position) _________________ Cirrusblau '88 325iC 5-speed
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dale
Joined: 22 Aug 1999 Posts: 3087 Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:05 am Post subject: |
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My preference for headlights on an E30 is the following:
a) get the sealed beam bucket assemblies if you don't have them already
b) buy the Hella H4/H1 replacement headlights($140), these were the basic Euro standard headlights for 20+ years before all the new "free-form" headlights.
c) be sure to get the headlight electrical connectors, the ellipsoidal headlights have different wiring then the older sealed beam type,
If you need to rewire, it is simple:
low beam => ground / low beam power
high beam => ground / high beam 12v power
high beam portion of low/high beam => use current low beam ground, run high beam wire over from high beam side
d) get Lamin-X or something to protect the new headlights, they are flat so this is simple
If you really want to go overboard ....
e) buy HID H4/H1 conversions, and upgrade the light output of these
I bought mine here:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/
Dale
H4/H1` lights:
DDM / Apexcone
====================
These are the HID kits I bought. You could start with just the H4/H1 Hella kit for $150,
then add the H4 HID high/low kit later for $100.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=101&parent=85
I bought my Hella's from this guy, first time for the black cabrio, 2nd time for the white cabrio:
best price I found, $146
Current auction, this is for all 4 headlights and bulbs, everything needed for the conversion.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hella-5-3-4-Round-H1-H4-Headlamp-Set-H5001-H5006-EURO_W0QQitemZ370210156541QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item56323eaffd&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318
"Includes: (2) 5 3/4" Round H4 Headlamps, (2) H4 12V 60/55w Clear Bulbs, (2) 5 3/4" Round H1 Headlamps, (2) H1 12V 55w Clear Bulbs, Silicon Dustcovers/Boots
Part Numbers: 71456 (002850871) & 71156 (002425831)
Lamps: E-Code (Euro Beam). Lamp glass lens, reflector and casing are made by Hella.
This Hella 5 3/4" Round Headlamp Conversion SET replaces Industry Sealed Beam Headlamp# H5001 (High) & H5006 (Low). The H4 & H1 are the gold standard in headlamps. These Hella conversion headlamps produce twice the light of conventional sealed beams. No other accessory so significantly improves your vehicle's lighting. This H4 & H1 headlamp conversion SET easily replaces any 5 3/4” Round H4 & H1 Sealed Beam Headlamps in a matter of minutes. Be assured, these lamps come with everything you need to convert from a sealed beam application.
Please email ebaysales@sohiperformance.com with any questions regarding this product, and receive immediate, courteous assistance."
His store:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/SOHi-Performance__W0QQ_armrsZ1 _________________ http://www.unofficialbmw.com
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