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      08-03-2014, 05:06 PM   #1
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Halogen headlights question - normal?

Hey all, I just upgraded my weak halogen lamps with 65W lamps. While doing this I noticed the 2 assemblies are different. It seems my driver's side is missing a deflector (see photo). Is this normal? I was driving last night and it seems the driver's side lamp is shooting high, wide and bright! Anyone out there that can help me out? Funny I never noticed this before.

And yes, I deeply regret I failed to upgrade to the HIDs. I blasted my salesman for not insisting. This is my first BMW and it's a harsh lesson learned...

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      08-03-2014, 06:18 PM   #2
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Looks like the passenger side uses a deflector for high beam where the driver's side has it built into the bulb glass
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      08-03-2014, 07:16 PM   #3
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It should have it on both.
I am in the same boat. I would have gladly paid for the HID's but when I buy something I want it NOW. So I took the closest equipped X1 on the lot.
installing better bulbs makes a big difference.
I will install Morimoto's at some point.
You should put the OEM bulbs back in and take it back to the dealer.
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      08-04-2014, 09:56 AM   #4
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It should have it on both.
I am in the same boat. I would have gladly paid for the HID's but when I buy something I want it NOW. So I took the closest equipped X1 on the lot.
installing better bulbs makes a big difference.
I will install Morimoto's at some point.
You should put the OEM bulbs back in and take it back to the dealer.
Thanks! I hate that I need to do this but I appreciate your quick feedback!
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      08-05-2014, 11:41 AM   #5
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I took it to the dealer and they confirmed the driver's side headlamp assembly is missing the "shield". They will need to replace the entire assembly. Part is on order.
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      08-06-2014, 12:35 PM   #6
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Tomorrow I'll be going to the BMW dealer...

are you sure those deflectors should be on all the headlight bulbs?

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It should have it on both.
I am in the same boat. I would have gladly paid for the HID's but when I buy something I want it NOW. So I took the closest equipped X1 on the lot.
installing better bulbs makes a big difference.
I will install Morimoto's at some point.
You should put the OEM bulbs back in and take it back to the dealer.
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      08-06-2014, 01:11 PM   #7
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are you sure those deflectors should be on all the headlight bulbs?

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They should be on both low beam halogen headlight lamps. The high beam and DRL lamps don't have a deflector on them. Anyone driving an X1 with halogens should check them out!
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I am looking into a halogen light upgrade. It looks like just adding the HID bulbs doesn't help night visibility and blinds other drivers. What do you recommend as the best and brightest bulbs for our halogen's?
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I am looking into a halogen light upgrade. It looks like just adding the HID bulbs doesn't help night visibility and blinds other drivers. What do you recommend as the best and brightest bulbs for our halogen's?
I purchased the 65 watt H7s on amazon. Standard lamps are 55 watt H7s. Technically the 65 watt lamps are not street legal, and are labeled for "off-road" use only. Make sure both of your headlight assemblies have the deflector!

Replacement instructions are in the user's manual. It only takes a few minutes once you figure out how the retainer works. You'll be working in tight quarters, so smaller hands are the best tool! Good luck!
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Putting HID capsules in standard housings should win you a ten minute beating with a pickhandle. You won't have hi/lo beams, but you'll have wonderfully bright but hugely unfocused light that will piss off everyone that you meet.

A much better solution are upgraded halogen bulbs, and I have a question. Are the OEM lights wired thru' relays, or is the voltage routed thru' the steering column switchgear? If it's the latter, there is a significant voltage drop and higher output bulbs won't make much difference.
I have E-code 7" rounds in my ancient Wrangler Jeep; I also have 100w bulbs and have them wired thru' relays; I simply used the original voltage to trigger relays installed under the hood. This has given me lights nearly as good as the HIDs; I've set them carefully and conservatively, and don't get 'winked' by opposing traffic, but I can see really well.
What is the story on the OEM wiring? If it's thru' relays, just changing out the bulbs should make a big difference; if not, the relay route isn't that difficult.
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There are half decent hid kits that use hid bulbs designed for reflector housings.
They are available as H7R or D2R
I am not sure how good they are, but it might be a good experiment ;-)

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/h7r-anti-gla...hid-bulbs.html
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which bulbs please

hello, can you detail which 65 watt bulbs you purchased? there are a few different ones listed.
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I purchased the 65 watt H7s on amazon. Standard lamps are 55 watt H7s. Technically the 65 watt lamps are not street legal, and are labeled for "off-road" use only. Make sure both of your headlight assemblies have the deflector!

Replacement instructions are in the user's manual. It only takes a few minutes once you figure out how the retainer works. You'll be working in tight quarters, so smaller hands are the best tool! Good luck!
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hello, can you detail which 65 watt bulbs you purchased? there are a few different ones listed.
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I purchased the Osram brand. They shipped to me from China. They include 4 bulbs and the cost was very low. They are noticeably brighter, and now that I have the properly shielded headlamp assembly, they are no longer annoying to oncoming traffic. I did this upgrade on a VW Jetta Sportwagen a few years ago and this "upgrade" works nicely!
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