E34 low beam and high beam lamps

[ssmann]

Dear friends,I wish to enquire on options available for low and high beam lamp for E34. I currently have the Hella Smiley low beam lamps and the yellow headlamp. Both of these have faulty reflectors/stained glass and thus the beam is not as good as it should be. I would like to enquire on what options I have in order to have lamps with good reflectors and clear glass. I understand there are some Taiwanese aftermarket lamps? What is the pricing for a set? Are they any good? Any other viable options???All comments welcomed and as always, grateful :top:

 

[miepower]

Stick to the OEM and its a no go for the taiwan made as it doesnt last long. Suggest to replace yours with a a good used set and get a good bulb to go with it. Or alternatively, if you are a diy'er just dismantle and clean yours.

 

[Eggie86]

Hey bro,

I would think getting the reflectors changed might solve the problem.

I previously written a thread on this.

http://bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35292

So far the car's like a dream to drive especially at night, as the beams are much brighter now. :top:

 

[moots]

Stick to the OEM and its a no go for the taiwan made as it doesnt last long. Suggest to replace yours with a a good used set and get a good bulb to go with it. Or alternatively, if you are a diy'er just dismantle and clean yours.

bro,be careful at cleaning the lenses.i tried on mine and the reflective coating gave way and bare plastic material underneath appeared.lucky got good samaritan gave me a set of used ones for free.being nearly 20 years old.....these reflectors are no more up to standard.we grow old too you know..........

 

[sk30]

stick to ori bro its the best!

 

[miepower]

bro,be careful at cleaning the lenses.i tried on mine and the reflective coating gave way and bare plastic material underneath appeared.lucky got good samaritan gave me a set of used ones for free.being nearly 20 years old.....these reflectors are no more up to standard.we grow old too you know..........

You are right bro, but the reflective coating can also be recondition. It can be recoated with chrome plating on plastic as well. You as a DIY'er should know :wink:.
I dont grow old, I aged gracefully

 

[mizhan]

Stick to the OEM and its a no go for the taiwan made as it doesnt last long. Suggest to replace yours with a a good used set and get a good bulb to go with it. Or alternatively, if you are a diy'er just dismantle and clean yours.

you have any good used sets bro? if so, kindly bring them along when we next meet :wink:

 

[ssmann]

Stick to the OEM and its a no go for the taiwan made as it doesnt last long. Suggest to replace yours with a a good used set and get a good bulb to go with it. Or alternatively, if you are a diy'er just dismantle and clean yours.

Thanks chief! What is the cost of brand new OEM set??? also I have HID so the reflectors are very important here.....tq

 

[ssmann]

Hey bro,

I would think getting the reflectors changed might solve the problem.

I previously written a thread on this.

http://bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35292

So far the car's like a dream to drive especially at night, as the beams are much brighter now. :top:

Bro! Thanks for advice....so I change a brand new set...it will also be new reflectors and lamp...no??? Or do u just purchase the reflector and clean the lamp i.e. glass???? Tq bro

 

[ssmann]

You are right bro, but the reflective coating can also be recondition. It can be recoated with chrome plating on plastic as well. You as a DIY'er should know :wink:.
I dont grow old, I aged gracefully

Wow...where to do this or is a DIY thing???? TQ

 

[Eggie86]

Bro! Thanks for advice....so I change a brand new set...it will also be new reflectors and lamp...no??? Or do u just purchase the reflector and clean the lamp i.e. glass???? Tq bro

Hey, I only bought the reflectors. Still using same old lenses actually.