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  1. 07-02-2008, 06:40 PM #1
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    Default What are these BMW headlights from?

    Im using the projectors for a retro, what year/model BMW did these headlights come from?







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  2. 07-02-2008, 06:48 PM #2
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    Latest generation 5 series. Year I dunno.

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    Newest 5 series indeed

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    Like has been said before, latest gen 5 series.
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    Thanks guys.
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    take them to the BMW dealership and run the parts code.
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    e60 5-series
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    Are these the headlights that turn with the car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Are these the headlights that turn with the car?

    If they are xenon then yes....

    Edit: They are self adjusting....
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    I don't think they are "Adaptive" headlights, Even if they are It would be difficult to integrate that system into your retrofit anyway. It's more that the simple bi-xenon setup that uses a solenoid to raise a shield.

    Edit I think the newer ones have it 06+ no sure about 04.

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    Yeah they are bi-xenon, but I noticed what appears to be the system that makes them self adjusting and also move slightly left/right. Not even gonna mess with that tho.
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    Does anyone know what type of projectors these are?
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    you shoulda just sold them sh!ts as is on ebay you probably would have gotten ALOT

    and then just bought a uni kit
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Yeah they are bi-xenon, but I noticed what appears to be the system that makes them self adjusting and also move slightly left/right. Not even gonna mess with that tho.

    The Bi-xenon is a simple wire that says "hey raise the shield I want high beams." This means you can wire your high beam directly to the solenoid.

    That Adaptive System works with the steering, I can't even begin to think of how that one works. lol

    D2s projectors, not sure who makes them though - Google?
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    That would be crazy if you got that technology in your truck.





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    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy
    you shoulda just sold them sh!ts as is on ebay you probably would have gotten ALOT

    and then just bought a uni kit

    qft...


    How much did you pay for them, if you don't mind me asking?
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    I want projectors... not a universal kit. I might can come up with something for the adaptive system also, Ive been doing some reading on that.

    I didnt pay anything for them... They are Hella projectors
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    i have the adaptive bi xenon headlights in my 06 5 series... it has a sensor on the steering column for turning portion and for the auto leveling portion there are sensors on the control arms to sense angles when you are on a slope or not completely flat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nextelbuddy
    i have the adaptive bi xenon headlights in my 06 5 series... it has a sensor on the steering column for turning portion and for the auto leveling portion there are sensors on the control arms to sense angles when you are on a slope or not completely flat.
    Cool, what color do the halos light up? Got any pics of the light output/cutoff?
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    how'd u come across those?
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    I work at a dealership/bodyshop. We have all kinds of stuff like this laying in the trash pile.
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    id say they come from a bmw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nextelbuddy
    i have the adaptive bi xenon headlights in my 06 5 series... it has a sensor on the steering column for turning portion and for the auto leveling portion there are sensors on the control arms to sense angles when you are on a slope or not completely flat.
    I saw a BMW just like the one in your sig at a fireworks store in South Carolina today.
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    1 series
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    learn to english
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    Quote Originally Posted by redrumracer
    id say they come from a bmw.
    No ****ing sh1t???
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    wow...why are there idiotic statements? We knows it's from a BMW you lil shìts.

    Corey-I am prob gonna sell my headlights and get the pre made black OEM's. I will let u know if i do decided to get rid of these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    wow...why are there idiotic statements? We knows it's from a BMW you lil shìts.

    Corey-I am prob gonna sell my headlights and get the pre made black OEM's. I will let u know if i do decided to get rid of these.

    -Ant.
    Good deal, cause Im looking for an extra set so I dont look like a fool riding around missing a headlight while I do the work

    Just let me know
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    No ****ing sh1t???
    nope not at all
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