Re: improving E30 lighting

On Jul 11, 1:57 am, "Dave Plowman (News)" <d...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
In article <1247272878.196...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
   James <jdeakinsREMOVETHIS...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I noticed the headlights on my 1990 E30 318is were a bit dim.  The
reflectors are showing their age so I rang BMW to find out how much new
ones cost.  Around $500 to $800 EACH, depending on whether I want Bosch
or Hella. That's scary.
Any suggestions for reasonable price upgrades/replacements?

Check out Ebay  - aftermarket angle eye complete units should cost a lot
less than original replacements. About 150 gbp a pair.

Or you could just try some new bulbs - halogen types age, and higher
efficiencey ones are also available. Check also you have the full
battery voltage at the bulbs - old connecters etc can inroduce voltage
drop.

--
My buddy recently tried a set of Toshiba 9012 HIR bulbs on his 87 M6
and really likes them! The supposed advantage of these bulbs is you
get more light with the same wattage, i.e., Toshiba HIR bulbs are 55w
rated. If anyone is interested, here's a link:

http://www.hirheadlights.com/
.

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