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<blockquote data-quote="Eggie86" data-source="post: 20695" data-attributes="member: 16239"><p>Finally, problem with poor headlamps a thing of the past.Kept facing problems with my E32's throw of the low beams, couldn't even see past the bonnet especially during the night, and it took me a whole ordeal of trial and error before one awesome member suggested changing the reflectors. Back then, I tried changing the bulbs, buying higher watts and 4,300K ones, but to no avail. Even toyed with the idea of getting Osram Nightbreakers [as suggested by King82] & CCFLs installed, but a skinny wallet dictated otherwise, whilst I also resorted to buying a brand new Hella lamp [right side] last year. Still, problem persisted. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />Then, after a fellow forumer mentioned that the problem was solved after getting the reflectors changed. And so I followed his path, ordering a pair of brand new ones from Bavarian Auto in Subang. Managed to get a discount, and total damage in the end amounted to RM 400 for a pair, and another RM 81 for labour costs to get my lights fixed. I suppose poor visibility for the low beams are a problem pretty common amongst the 4-eyed family Oo==oO so I hope this helps our fellow E23,28,30,32 and 34 members who might be facing the same problem that I had. <img src="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5132/31052010225.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Eagerly awaiting the results whilst the mechanics were busy giving my E32 a new pair of eyes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /><img src="http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8493/04062010241.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Sorry they're a bit blur. Phone camera sucks at night. Rear view. Standard lights, and managed to get the rear fogs working too.<img src="http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3334/04062010242.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8076/04062010244.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Tada! Looks good!<img src="http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/706/04062010243.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8081/04062010245.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The 'throw' of the beams are much brighter now.Then again, as discussed with brother King82, my beams seem to be ___X___ instead of \___\___</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eggie86, post: 20695, member: 16239"] Finally, problem with poor headlamps a thing of the past.Kept facing problems with my E32's throw of the low beams, couldn't even see past the bonnet especially during the night, and it took me a whole ordeal of trial and error before one awesome member suggested changing the reflectors. Back then, I tried changing the bulbs, buying higher watts and 4,300K ones, but to no avail. Even toyed with the idea of getting Osram Nightbreakers [as suggested by King82] & CCFLs installed, but a skinny wallet dictated otherwise, whilst I also resorted to buying a brand new Hella lamp [right side] last year. Still, problem persisted. :(Then, after a fellow forumer mentioned that the problem was solved after getting the reflectors changed. And so I followed his path, ordering a pair of brand new ones from Bavarian Auto in Subang. Managed to get a discount, and total damage in the end amounted to RM 400 for a pair, and another RM 81 for labour costs to get my lights fixed. I suppose poor visibility for the low beams are a problem pretty common amongst the 4-eyed family Oo==oO so I hope this helps our fellow E23,28,30,32 and 34 members who might be facing the same problem that I had. [IMG]http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5132/31052010225.jpg[/IMG]Eagerly awaiting the results whilst the mechanics were busy giving my E32 a new pair of eyes. :D[IMG]http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8493/04062010241.jpg[/IMG]Sorry they're a bit blur. Phone camera sucks at night. Rear view. Standard lights, and managed to get the rear fogs working too.[IMG]http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3334/04062010242.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8076/04062010244.jpg[/IMG]Tada! Looks good![IMG]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/706/04062010243.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8081/04062010245.jpg[/IMG]The 'throw' of the beams are much brighter now.Then again, as discussed with brother King82, my beams seem to be ___X___ instead of \___\___ [/QUOTE]
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